In our November AI in FE community meetup, we were joined by Alison Fawdrey, English lecturer and digital learning technologist at South Staffordshire College, for a hands-on session. The session explored how generative AI image tools can help facilitate creativity in English classes and support learners with limited confidence or ideas. Warming up: “Is […]
Our latest AI in Professional Services Community meeting brought together institutions across the higher and further education sectors to share progress, practical approaches and emerging questions around integrating AI into day-to-day operations. The conversation reflected a clear shift: AI is no longer an abstract future trend, but an active area of development embedded in training, […]
Teaching staff face growing demands to design learning that meets the diverse needs of learners and students, whilst managing limited time and resources. Generative AI can ease some of that workload, but its greater value lies in helping staff explore how inclusion and flexibility can be built into learning design. Through small, reflective experiments, […]
Three years ago, I was in my final year studying Computer Science. Life revolved around coursework projects, caffeine, and the looming weight of my dissertation. Around that same time, ChatGPT had just launched — and it felt like everyone in education was scrambling to make sense of it. Students were curious, tutors were cautious, and […]
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Staff Guidance for FE
Context Since the release of Jisc’s original Staff Guidance for Further Education in early 2024, the pace of change in Artificial Intelligence (AI) has accelerated significantly. New tools and features are now embedded across everyday platforms such as Microsoft, Google Classroom, Virtual Learning Environments (VLEs), and everyday workflows. Colleges are beginning to see both the […]
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Learner Guidance for FE
Context Since we published our original Learner Guidance for FE in early 2024, the use of Artificial Intelligence (AI) in education has evolved rapidly. AI is now built into tools such as Microsoft 365, Google Classroom, and other platforms used across colleges. Many learners also use AI through familiar apps like Snapchat’s AI assistant, Grammarly, […]
Last year, Jisc launched a pilot to explore how AI could help reduce workload around marking and feedback. That work continues this year, with KEATH, Graide, and TeacherMatic being piloted across more than 30 participating colleges and universities. We’re now launching a new strand of the pilot — one that will see participants using […]
Last year, Jisc launched a pilot to explore how AI could help reduce workload around marking and feedback. That work continues this year, with KEATH, Graide, and TeacherMatic being piloted across more than 30 participating colleges and universities. We’re now launching a new strand of the pilot — one that will see participants using […]
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AI in Research Newsletter (Autumn 2025)
Welcome to our latest roundup of updates, insights, and resources exploring the use of Artificial Intelligence in research and across the research sector. This roundup covers the latest news in AI, key developments on AI’s impact in research, policy, institutional stories and the voices of our communities. News & policy updates Aston University and […]
This month we had our first community meet up for the AI in Research Community. Members came together for an engaging and thought-provoking meetup focused on how AI is reshaping research practice. This month’s discussion explored both the ethical implications and practical challenges of using AI tools in scholarly work. From questions of peer-review integrity to the legal and […]