In our most recent Further Education community meetup, we welcomed Ryan Molyneux, Head of Digital Learning at Gloucestershire College. Ryan presented ‘Beyond the hype: Practical AI Strategies for Further Education’, sharing valuable insights into the college’s approach to AI adoption, collaboration, and governance. During the session, Ryan emphasised the value of building a collaborative network […]
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At this year’s Digifest, we held our second in-person AI in FE community meetup, centred around the theme of AI literacy for learners. We invited delegates from across the sector to join us in the community hub to discuss some of the key questions emerging around supporting learners with AI literacy. We asked: What […]
In the first of our March Further Education community meetups, we welcomed Kirsty Ingleson, Digital Innovation Manager at Kirklees College. Kirsy led an interactive session and shared a wealth of resources and information from their college’s journey, with a focus on supporting staff and students, fostering curiosity, and ensuring that AI tools are used meaningfully. During […]
We’re pleased to launch our new AI in Research community. This community will be focused on the use of AI in research administration and management, and as a tool for researchers, rather than research into AI. We want it to be a place where we can share ideas and focus on areas such as advice […]
February’s HE Community meet-up was fast and furious, covering the breadth of AI in education—from curriculum development to ethical considerations, and practical applications. Meetup participants from various institutions shared their firsthand experiences and challenges, emphasising the vital role of community in navigating the complexities of GenAI. Embedding AI Skills into the Curriculum: The discussion focused […]
In this month’s Further Education community meetup, we welcomed Kim Blanchard, Group Head of Digital Education Development and AI, and Patrick Kelly-Goss, Group AI and Innovation Specialist from Activate Learning. They shared their institution’s impressive journey in developing and implementing AI tools to support both staff and students while maintaining a strong focus on ethical […]
In December we brought together our HE community for a face to face event, kindly hosted by the University of London at Senate House. We had over 100 attendees attend to explore AI’s impact in higher education and had a brilliant day networking, sharing insights, and discovering innovative practices. This blog will give an overview […]
In our first Further Education community meetup of 2025, we were joined by Nigel Holloway, Head of AI and Digital Innovation, at Coleg Cambria. Nigel discussed Coleg Cambria’s approach to AI – what it has done so far, what it is planning to do moving forward, and the benefits of using an AI Adoption Framework. […]
This month our HE Community meet-up focused on AI skills. We started with a discussion on current uses of GenAI: Learning, Teaching, and Assessment: To plan and adapt lectures to specific modules. Help with transcribing, reimagining lectures, and creating AI-driven assessments. Managing course-related tasks, such as setting up projects and handling student enquiries. Accessibility and […]
In our final Further Education community session of 2024, we were joined by Bryony Evett Hackfort, Director of Teaching, Learning and Education at Coleg Sir Gȃr | Coleg Ceredigion. Bryony presented ‘‘To AI or not to AI’ The story so far”, sharing insights into her college’s ongoing journey with AI, and highlighting their focus on an […]