Dr Aisling Third, KMi’s Research Fellow, recently joined the Academic Co-Leads for Generative AI in Learning, Teaching and Assessment, Dr Mirjam Hauck (Senior Lecturer at the School of Languages and Applied Linguistics) and Dr Michel Wermelinger (Senior Lecturer in Computing) for a podcast hosted by Pedagodzilla. The discussion focused on the intersection of AI and…
KMi doctoral student Audrey Ekuban won second place, in the Year 3 and 4 category, at the STEM PhD Student 3-Minute-Thesis (3MT) Conference 2024 on 7 November in the Berrill Lecture Theatre. Audrey’s research presentation focused on student data privacy and self-sovereignty, exploring how universities can personalise learning experiences while preserving student privacy. Her project,…
The Open University hosted the “GenAI: Adult Skills and Learning conference”, an in-person event forming part of the Milton Keynes City Council AI Festival (MKAIFest), sponsored by Infosys and with around 150 attendees. The conference was co-chaired by KMi’s Prof John Domingue and Esther Spring, showcasing the OU’s commitment to harnessing Generative AI (GenAI) to…
This past Tuesday, The Open University welcomed a delegation from Chengdu Open University (CDOU), engaging in productive discussions centred on academic exchange and AI innovations. Our director, Harith Alani, presented KMi’s history and expertise in research and innovation that are focused on bringing cutting-edge technology to higher education. KMi and CDOU discussed their strong interest…
On 23 October 2024, the OU Library Atrium hosted a compelling seminar featuring short presentations from leading researchers in the field of AI and education. The event, running from 13:00 to 14:00, showcased insights from several experts, including Dr Aisling Third and Prof Miriam Fernandez from KMi. Dr. Third presented on the transformative potential of…
KMi’s Prof. Enrico Motta and Prof. John Domingue participated in the launch event for the Milton Keynes Artificial Intelligence Festival, which took place on 28 October 2024 at Bletchley Park. The theme of the festival, “Celebrating the Artificial Intelligence and Innovation Ecosystem in Milton Keynes”, emphasises the historical role of MIlton Keynes as a city…
The OU’s newly created AI Steering Group recently ran its first official event titled “AI, Ethics and Law – your questions answered” which was very successful with 315 attendees and 200 questions submitted. The event had three main parts and was supported by two KMi staff. Introduction – What is AI and Why It’s a…
On June 11th, KMi hosted the highly anticipated GenAI & Amazon Bedrock Immersion Day, a comprehensive, one-day event dedicated to exploring the transformative capabilities of Generative AI (GenAI) and Amazon Bedrock. With 18 attendees joining us in person and 2 participating virtually, the event was a remarkable success, offering a blend of hands-on learning, expert…
