About this Event
The AI revolution is upon us and its impact is being felt in many walks of life. Higher education is one of them. AI is being used in teaching, learning, research and administration. In this seminar, comprising two keynotes and a panel, we take stock of AI adoption in higher education, exploring its consequences both as they currently stand and moving forward. Contributors will draw both upon their academic expertise and their practical experience to address one of the pressing issues in HE today.
Keynote Speakers:
- Dr Mark Carrigan, Associate Dean for Digital Education in the Faculty of Humanities, University of Manchester
- Prof Kate Borthwick, Professor of Digital Education, University of Southampton
Panel title: Live from the coalface: AI Adoption in Manchester's Main Universities
Panellists:
- Prof Nick Crossley (Chair), Director of Digital Trust and Society, University of Manchester
- Prof Keeley Crocket, Professor in Computational Intelligence, Manchester Metropolitan University
- Prof Sunil Vadera, Professor of Computer Science, the University of Salford
- Dr Sarah Clinch, Senior Lecturer in Computer Science, University of Manchester
The panellists will be asked to draw both upon their academic expertise and their practical experience within higher education to answer a series of questions regarding AI adoption. The discussion will cover research, teaching and university administration to give a comprehensive picture of the state of play.
About Centre for Digital Trust and Society:
The Centre for Digital Trust and Society organises the DTS Guest Seminar Series and is a focal point for research across the University of Manchester that explores aspects of trust and security in our digital world. The Centre is part of Digital Futures, a highly interdisciplinary network which operates across the whole range of the University of Manchester's digital research.
About Digital Futures:
Digital Futures is a highly interdisciplinary network that operates across the whole range of the University’s digital research. We aim to present a coherent overview of The University of Manchester's digital research activity to external stakeholders and bring together research communities to explore new research areas and address strategic opportunities.
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Event venue & nearby stays
Citylabs 1.0, Nelson Street, Manchester, United Kingdom
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