Navigating the AI Frontier

About the Event

Join the UCISA London community for an insightful exploration into how artificial intelligence is reshaping the academic landscape. This webinar brings together leading voices from UK universities to discuss both the strategic implementation of AI and the ethical challenges it presents.

Discover how Imperial College is laying the groundwork for responsible AI adoption in education. James Toner will share the institution’s approach to opening access to large language models (LLMs), piloting transformative use cases, and building robust data infrastructure. The session will also highlight how governance and ethics are being embedded to ensure transparency, privacy, and equitable access for all.

Session 2: When Students Trust AI – The New Frontier of Digital Ethics in Higher Education Pierre Barclay, King’s College London

As students increasingly turn to AI for more than just academic support, new ethical questions arise. Pierre Barclay will explore the emotional and cognitive implications of AI as a source of reassurance and companionship. He’ll introduce Skeptiq, a startup focused on keeping humans in the loop and promoting critical engagement with AI tools.

Gain actionable insights and strategic guidance to help your institution harness the potential of AI responsibly and effectively.