Online talks explore use of AI in higher education
Series of eight guest lectures have been organised by Anglia Ruskin University
A comprehensive lineup of free talks focusing on the use of artificial intelligence (AI) in higher education has been organised by Anglia Ruskin University (ARU).
This series, supported by ARU’s Centre for Innovation in Higher Education, will feature a range of distinguished speakers and thought leaders in their respective fields. The events will be held online via Microsoft Teams, making them accessible to a global audience.
The series of eight events begins on Wednesday, 19 February with a session by Dr Susan Qu from the University of Cambridge. Dr Qu will present “Empowering Early Career Researchers: AI Tools for Interview Success.”
This session will explore the best practices for using generative AI in interview preparation and job-seeking, providing valuable insights for early career researchers.
On 19 March, ARU’s Dr Sarah Gibson Yates will present “Being the Writing Human in the Generative AI Loop”. Dr Gibson Yates will delve into the role of human creativity and authorship in the context of AI-generated content, emphasising the importance of maintaining a human touch when writing.
Other events in the series are as follows:
- 5 March: Dr Dario Llinares, Consultant and Cinematologist, will discuss “Synthesising Visions: Ethical and Aesthetic Practices for Audio-Visual Research in the Era of AI.”
- 9 April: Dr Tadhg Blommerde from Northumbria University will explore “Using generative AI in the classroom.”
- 30 April: A panel discussion featuring Dr Tunde Varga-Atkins (University of Liverpool), Dr Natasa Lackovic (Lancaster University), and Dr Run Wen (XJTLU, China) will cover “Inquiry graphics: Multimodal learning and the use of Generative AI.”
- 7 May: Kasia Molga, Visual Artist, will present “How to find the soul of a sailor: AI art and memory.”
- 21 May: Dr Caterina Moruzzi from Edinburgh College of Art will discuss “Responsible AI in creative practices: Insights from the CREA-TEC Fellowship.”
- 4 June: Dr Vassilis Galanos from the University of Edinburgh will conclude the series with “Degenerative AI and the management of Higher Education: from the matrix of metrics to Marx.”
“We are thrilled to bring together such a diverse group of experts to discuss the evolving role of AI in higher education
“These events will provide valuable insights and foster meaningful discussions on how we can harness AI to enhance learning and teaching.”
Dr Shaun Le Boutillier, Head of Academic Enhancement at Anglia Ruskin University (ARU)Each session will be held from 1pm until 2pm and will be accessible online via Microsoft Teams. Participants are encouraged to register in advance through Eventbrite to secure their spot. For more information, visit aru.ac.uk/anglia-learning-and-teaching/cpd-opportunities/ai-collaborations
The first series of AI collaborations, which took place in 2024, can be accessed here: aru.ac.uk/anglia-learning-and-teaching/cpd-opportunities/past-events-and-resources