The development of digital literacies is becoming an urgent priority across higher education, as the prevalence of digitally-mediated contexts increase across all professional fields and arenas of social practice. Financial pressures, changing patterns of participation and increased internationalisation are also resulting in a drive towards innovation in online modes of research, interaction and pedagogy. However, if universities are to harness the potential of these new media for educational process and graduate preparation, they must view development of digital literacies as a mainstream priority across all areas of activity.