Abstract
The rapid digital transformation of higher education has redefined the university as a digital workplace, reshaping its core missions of teaching, research, and skills development. This paper provides a literature-based analysis of how universities integrate digital tools, platforms, and processes into academic work, with a particular focus on their impact on pedagogical practices, research collaboration, and the cultivation of students’ transversal competencies. Building on recent studies and international policy reports, the paper examines the interplay between digital infrastructures (e.g., learning management systems, collaborative research platforms, and knowledge management tools) and the organizational culture of universities. The findings suggest that digitalization not only enhances flexibility and efficiency in academic work but also poses challenges related to faculty readiness, digital skills gaps, and the risk of work intensification. By framing the university as a digital workplace, the paper highlights both opportunities and tensions that emerge from the integration of artificial intelligence, online collaboration, and hybrid teaching models. The analysis contributes to the ongoing debate on how higher education institutions can strategically navigate digital transformation to foster inclusive, adaptive, and skill-oriented learning environments.