Events and workshops

Bots, Brains and Bioethics – Academic Integrity online webinar series

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Bots, Brains and Bioethics: Avoiding the Pitfalls of AI-Assisted Academic Misconduct amongst Biomedical Science Students – Dr Shivadas Sivasubramaniam 13.00-14.00 21 Feb 2025 Part of the Academic Integrity online webinar series Feb/Mar 2025 This presentation examines the ethical challenges introduced by artificial intelligence, particularly generative AI (GenAI), in biomedical education. While GenAI serves as a… Read more » about Bots, Brains and Bioethics – Academic Integrity online webinar series

Academic Integrity online webinar series – Feb/Mar 2025

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We are excited to invite you to a thought-provoking series of online webinars tailored to address critical issues in academic integrity, particularly in light of emerging technologies such as Generative AI. These webinars are designed to provide cutting-edge insights and practical strategies for researchers and educators navigating the evolving academic landscape. Topics Include: 1. Researching… Read more » about Academic Integrity online webinar series – Feb/Mar 2025

Helping students better prepare for the AI world

This month we have the third session in our series on supporting you with the advent of generative AI. AI Tech Chat: Helping students better prepare for the AI world This session will focus on developing students’ understanding and skills in the responsible use of AI technologies. Through guided discussions and practical examples, we will… Read more » about Helping students better prepare for the AI world

AI Literacy – upcoming Jisc webinars

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Jisc are running a series of online training webinars to support educators on their AI literacy journey. Sessions will be  focused on AI’s impact on assessment, personal productivity, and developing AI literacy among learners and will  provides practical insights and strategies for AI in education. Follow the links to sign up for a session: How… Read more » about AI Literacy – upcoming Jisc webinars

Digital Education and AI in the 21st Century conference

FLIE joined colleagues from BU and Imperial College last week to present at the NK Fusion conference on Digital Education and AI in the 21st Century. We talked about the creation of our AI Literacy resources for staff and students and showcased some of the innovative practice of BU academics who have worked with us… Read more » about Digital Education and AI in the 21st Century conference

AI-resistant assessment strategies – 20th and 21st November 2024

Our next workshop will focus on assessment design and explore different methods for creating assessments that encourage authentic learning and limit the influence of AI tools. We will also introduce a tailored version of the ‘Top Trumps’ method, providing a range of assessment strategies designed for the AI era. Join us in the room or online… Read more » about AI-resistant assessment strategies – 20th and 21st November 2024

NTFS Roadshow 2 – 11 Dec 2024

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NTFS Roadshow 2 Evidencing excellence: what does it look like? Wednesday 11 December 2024 – 13.00-14.00 This second webinar, run by Advance HE, covers the three key areas of development for successful NTF applications. We draw upon the expertise of both Advance HE and ANTF committee members and offer thoughts and reflections about how best… Read more » about NTFS Roadshow 2 – 11 Dec 2024

Navigating accessibility and inclusivity with Mentimeter – webinar Thu 21 November

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Navigating accessibility and inclusivity – practical strategies for university educators Thursday 21st November 2-3pm Join this interactive Mentimeter higher education community webinar to discover how to: implement universal design principles to create accessible learning environments engage diverse student groups with inclusive content and practices and gather feedback to continually improve accessibility and inclusivity Register to… Read more » about Navigating accessibility and inclusivity with Mentimeter – webinar Thu 21 November

Higher Education Research Group (HERG) Symposium 29th Oct

Members of the LT team had the opportunity to present at the recent HERG symposium on “Critical Reflections on the future of learning technologies in higher education”. The symposium explored the challenges and the opportunities offered by learning technologies for our pedagogic practice. Through our critical discussions in the international symposium participants explored different approaches… Read more » about Higher Education Research Group (HERG) Symposium 29th Oct

Webinar: Creating Engineering Teaching Examples with Simscape

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What: Simscape is a powerful tool for modeling multidomain physical systems, widely used by industry leaders in mechanical, electrical, and hydraulic domains. By integrating Simscape models into your teaching, you can promote model-based design—a crucial skill that fosters innovation and precision in engineering. When: Wednesday, November 20th, 2024, at 14:00 Who should attend: This session is ideal for educators… Read more » about Webinar: Creating Engineering Teaching Examples with Simscape