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This event invited academics, PhD students, early career scholars, educational consultants, and technology developers in higher education to explore the dynamic role of Artificial Intelligence (AI) in teaching and learning worldwide. Focusing on perspectives from the Global South, this two-hour online event fostered meaningful dialogue about embedding AI in higher education. We aimed to identify and discuss the unique challenges faced by Global South regions in integrating AI, and how international partnerships can open doors to innovative solutions.

Aims and Objectives:

  1. Promote Global Dialogue – Provide a platform for educators and experts to discuss the challenges and opportunities surrounding AI in higher education, with a particular emphasis on the perspectives and needs of the Global South.
  2. Foster Knowledge Exchange and Collaboration – Facilitate discussions that promote international collaboration, encouraging diverse perspectives and building partnerships to advance AI applications in education.
  3. Highlight Best Practices and Strategies – Share practical insights and strategies to harness AI in inclusive, ethical ways that support diverse educational needs and align with BERA’s strategic priorities.
  4. Develop a Network for Continued Engagement – Build a directory of participants interested in ongoing collaboration, contributing to a repository of best practices and practical approaches for AI in education.

Draft Programme

14:00 Welcome and Introduction
14:10 Perspectives from the Global South
14:30 International Collaboration in AI and Education
14:50 Panel Discussion: AI in Education – Global Challenges and Collaborative Solutions
15:20 Q&A
15:40 Closing remarks and next steps
16:00 Close of Event

Chairs & Speakers

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Nashwa Ismail, Dr

Lecturer at University of Liverpool

Dr Nashwa Ismail has an MSc and a PhD in Digital Education from the University of Southampton, and she is a Fellow (FHEA) at Advance HE. Her current role is as a lecturer in the Centre for Professional Development (CEDS) at the University of...

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Kate Mawson, Dr

Principal Lecturer at Nottingham Trent University

Dr Kate Mawson has significant teaching experience across a range of institutions and has worked in Secondary and Higher Education institutions since 2002. Kate is a Senior Fellow of the Higher Education Academy and a Founding Fellow of the...

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Richard Hall, Professor

Professor of Education and Technology at De Montfort University

Richard Hall is Professor of Education and Technology at De Montfort University. A National Teaching Fellow, Richard directs the research and evaluation work of the Decolonising DMU project. He is the author of The Hopeless University:...

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Yara Abdelaaty, Dr

Lecturer at Port Said University

Dr. Yara Abdelaty is a lecturer in Language Education at Port Said University, Egypt. She earned her PhD in Applied Linguistics, with a focus on Computer-Assisted Language Learning (CALL), from the University of York in 2021. Her research...

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Selar Othman Ali, Dr

Erbil Polytechnic university

Selar is a lecturer at Erbil Polytechnic University. She has a PhD in Education (higher education reform policy) from the University of Southampton (2017) and Master’s in Education (effective teambuilding in higher education) from the...

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