CGI's Tim Cockle and our guest Professor Yonghong Peng discuss how AI enables personalised, student-centred learning, where students identify their educational needs and career aspirations.

Supported by lecturers and guided by AI, students can tailor their learning journeys, addressing skill gaps and preparing for future industry demands. This transformation also impacts university operations, using AI to improve efficiency and enhance experiences for staff and students while promoting responsible adoption to mitigate risks.

In research, AI is reshaping methodologies by optimising processes, designing experiments, and fostering interdisciplinary collaboration. Universities and industries must collaborate closely to align educational programmes with market needs, ensuring graduates are prepared for the evolving job landscape. Addressing challenges like cultural resistance and the rapid pace of AI adoption is essential. Ultimately, AI will redefine higher education, making learning more dynamic, adaptive, and inclusive.

 

Meet the speakers:

  • Tim Cockle, Director Consulting Expert, CGI
  • Professor Yonghong Peng, Professor of Artificial Intelligence and Deputy Dean for Research and Innovation, Anglia Ruskin University 

 

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