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AI Transformation Programme

In 2024, Professor Chris Taylor led an institutional review of AI, resulting in the creation of AI Strategy Groups to direct University AI activity. These groups were established to guide the development and integration of AI across various aspects of university life.

Bringing together experts, students, and representatives from areas such as social responsibility, sustainability, and information governance, the groups ensure that our AI initiatives are ethical, inclusive, and impactful.

University AI Strategy Group (U-AISG)

  • Chaired by Professor Chris Taylor.  
  • The U-AISG has been established to oversee, and ensure the coherence of, the University’s response to the challenges and opportunities presented by Artificial Intelligence, building on the recommendations of the AI Review.

Professional Services AI Strategy Group (PS-AISG)

  • Chaired by PJ Hemmaway.  
  • The PS-AISG provides strategic direction, governance, and operational oversight for AI adoption within the University, supporting academic and student outcomes, and driving operational efficiency and innovation in Professional Services.

Research AI Strategy Group (R-AISG)

  • Chaired by Professor Caroline Jay.  
  • The Research AI Strategy Group has been established to align the university's AI research activities with its strategic decisions, provide a vision for AI integration and advancement, and recommend necessary infrastructure. It facilitates interdisciplinary collaboration, identifies funding opportunities, and monitors policy developments to support AI research. Additionally, it promotes ethical AI use and supports AI skill development among researchers.

Teaching and Learning Strategy Group (TL-AISG)

  • Chaired by Professor Steve Pettifer
  • The TL-AISG has been established to explore, recommend, and implement strategies within the broader scope of the Teaching Enhancement and Education Development Strategy Group (TEEDSG) to position our institution at the forefront of modern AI-enhanced educational methodologies, while ensuring ethics and inclusivity in learning.