Websites & software for academic institutions
You advance knowledge.
We handle the tech.
From conferences and courses to faculty workflows and private AI. We build and look after the software that helps your institution do its best work.
A small London studio. Working directly with you.
What we take care of
For the work that matters.
And the work behind it.
A single project or a longer working relationship. We build, connect and look after software around your institution’s needs.
01
Conference software
From the first call for papers to the final programme. Websites, submissions, registration and ongoing care.
Explore conferences
02
Teaching & course platforms
A clearer place to learn. Course materials, assessment and student communication, connected.
Explore teaching
03
Faculty websites & operations
Department websites and everyday workflows. Fewer scattered forms, spreadsheets and follow-up emails.
Explore faculty operations
04
Research tools & workflows
Project websites, data collection and collaboration tools that support the work around your research.
Explore research
05
Private AI & agents
University-hosted language models and assistants. Your infrastructure, defined permissions and human oversight.
Explore private AIPrivate AI for academic institutions
Your knowledge.
Your infrastructure.
Put language models and document assistants to work on your university’s own servers, with a clearly defined data boundary.
Hosted by your institution.
Plan local models, document processing and storage together. Review every external connection.
Access with a purpose.
Define who can use which information and tools. Keep consequential agent actions subject to human approval.
Start with a useful pilot.
Test one real workflow on approved data. Agree quality checks and security controls with your IT team.
Ashera Design · London
A small studio.
A close working relationship.
We’re a small London studio building and maintaining software for academic institutions. You work directly with the people responsible for yours.
We keep the setup as simple as the work allows, and the conversation open.
Start with a conversation.
Tell us about your team, your deadlines and what needs attention. We’ll agree a practical scope and a clear quote.
Build around your process.
We work with your staff and IT team to choose the right tools, connect the details and prepare for a clear handover.
Keep it in good hands.
After launch, we stay involved. Together, we agree the maintenance and support your institution needs as it evolves.
A little clarity
Before we begin.
Every institution has its own people, systems and priorities. We start by understanding yours.
Can we start with one department or project?
Yes. We can begin with a single conference, course, workflow or AI pilot. We agree a practical scope and build from there.
Will you work with our university IT team?
Yes. We agree hosting, identity, integrations and support responsibilities with the relevant teams. Your institution’s procurement, accessibility and information security requirements inform the scope.
Do you build everything from scratch?
We start with what you already use and established software where it fits. Custom development focuses on the gaps that matter, keeping the setup as simple as the work allows.
What happens after launch?
We offer maintenance, updates and technical support. Scope, response arrangements, responsibilities and costs are agreed in writing.
How much will it cost?
We quote for your requirements. A first conversation helps us understand the work, timeline and ongoing care you need, then put a clear proposal in writing.
Your next project
Good work deserves
good software.
Tell us what you’re planning, what’s working and what isn’t. We’ll work out the next step together.
A 30-minute conversation. A clearer way forward.