This post is part of a series of blogs looking at different types of AI tools. In this one we are looking at AI image tools that can generate visuals from text prompts or enhance existing content. These tools are increasingly being used across UK higher and further education to support creative projects, communications, marketing, […]
This post is part of a series of blogs looking at different types of AI tools. In this one, we are looking at a range of learning, skills, and training tools designed to support teaching and study. These tools are already being piloted across UK higher and further education to help educators reduce workload, personalise […]
Navigate the AI Tools blogs: Accessibility | Content Creation | Images | Learning, Skills & Training | Professional Services | Research | Search Introduction to the directory This directory contains a list of the tools that we’ve explored, as we are often asked which tools we are aware of for certain tasks. A listing doesn’t […]
Introduction With new models launching almost weekly, it is increasingly difficult to choose the right Large Language Model (LLM) for a given task. As model providers push to improve the performance of their LLMs, we are seeing greater divergence between the types of tasks models perform well at. Most people who use AI likely open […]
Our July collection of articles and announcements to share this month. Education How Ofsted looks at AI during inspection and regulation – GOV.UK Ofsted’s new guidance clarifies how they assess AI use during inspections and regulation in England. They’ve confirmed they don’t evaluate AI tools themselves but will examine their impact on learning outcomes, data […]
The first meeting of our new AI community, chaired by Keith Smith, Chief Executive of Harrow, Richmond, and Uxbridge Colleges (HRUC), took place on Tuesday 2 July. This growing community brings together senior leaders and experts to explore how AI can support leadership, operations, and learner outcomes across the further education sector. Setting the scene: […]
The US Government has just published its AI action plan. Given the UK’s own AI Opportunities Action Plan was published earlier this year, and that both plans touch directly or indirectly on education and research, it’s worth comparing the two. What’s changing in the US? How does it differ from the UK approach? And what […]
Introduction We met on the 15th July 2025 for our final higher education community session of the academic year. The conversation centred on practical AI in teaching, assessment integrity, and what feedback students are telling us around employability. Below, we’ve pulled together the key highlights for anyone who couldn’t join us. Teams Premium and Co-pilot […]
Welcome to our latest roundup of updates, insights, and resources exploring the use of Artificial Intelligence in research and across the higher education sector. This roundup covers developments from June-July 2025. Our aim is to keep you informed with key news, policy changes, tools, case studies, and good practice emerging in this fast-evolving space. We’ll […]
In our final Further Education community session of this academic year, we took a look back at another transformative year in AI. This was an interactive session including breakout discussions and as such there won’t be a recording made available for this one, however we’ve captured the highlights below for anyone who couldn’t make it. […]