University of Edinburgh Drupal Platform Technical Audit by 1XINTERNET

1xINTERNET conducted a comprehensive technical audit of the University of Edinburgh’s new Drupal platform following its migration from Drupal 7. The audit evaluated security, GDPR compliance, accessibility, performance, editorial workflows, and Drupal best practices. In-person workshops and a detailed code review on a Pantheon replica informed actionable recommendations, which were captured directly in GitLab issues for immediate implementation.

The consultancy team combined upfront auditing with dynamic stakeholder sessions to align technical findings with the university’s strategic goals. Real-time prototyping allowed rapid validation of proposed solutions, while GitLab task tracking ensured the internal web team could prioritize and execute improvements without delay. The approach balanced thorough documentation with hands-on collaboration to strengthen both the platform and the team’s capabilities.

The case study demonstrates a robust audit methodology that integrates technical review, stakeholder engagement, and immediate task creation. It emphasizes future-proofing through alignment with emerging Drupal innovations and empowers self-sustaining teams. Including quantitative metrics on performance gains and more detail on tooling integration would further validate the audit’s impact. Overall, the project provides a replicable model for enterprise-level Drupal assessments.