AI in UK Higher Education: Leadership Insights on Strategic Adoption

AI is rapidly shaping the future of higher education, but the question remains for higher ed leaders: How can institutions move beyond experimentation to strategic adoption that drives meaningful student impact?

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Join Mary Curnock Cook CBE (Chair) with a distinguished panel including diverse speakers from key UK higher ed institutions bringing insights from innovation, student experience, and technology perspectives. This roundtable will spotlight how UK higher education institutions are approaching AI adoption at scale, balancing vision, practical implementation, and student-centred outcomes.

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What You’ll Learn:

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This interactive session will bring together leadership perspectives on:

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• AI Adoption Strategy & Culture Shift: Securing institutional buy-in, overcoming resistance, and embedding AI into long-term vision.
• AI Alignment to Student Experience: Ensuring AI initiatives are driven by genuine student needs, not just hype.
• Practical Leadership Lessons: Insights on integration, risk management, and scaling AI responsibly.

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Expect practical insights, lessons learned, and a forward-looking conversation on how universities can maximise AI’s transformative potential.

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Who Should Attend:

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This panel discussion is designed for:

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• University leadership & strategy teams shaping institutional AI priorities
• Student experience leaders & academics focusing on outcomes and pedagogy
• CIOs & IT leaders evaluating, implementing, and scaling AI solutions