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Preparing students for a world shaped by artificial intelligence | Letters Letters: Readers respond to a letter which said that AI is undermining learning at universities

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Proof or it didn’t happen: Assess it like it’s research The views expressed here are my own and do not represent those of the University of Oxford.

New blog alert. With “what are we even doing” vibes intended.
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Promotional poster for the Oxford–UWA GenAI in Academia Series Launch Seminar, jointly hosted by the University of Oxford and the University of Western Australia. The top half features images of iconic university buildings from both institutions: Oxford’s Radcliffe Camera on the left and UWA’s Winthrop Hall on the right. The event details read: Oxford–UWA GenAI in Academia Series Launch Seminar UWA’s GenAI Think Tank and Oxford’s AI Competency Centre invite participants to the launch of a new collaborative series exploring the opportunities and challenges of generative AI in higher education. Keynote presentations: • Kelly Webb-Davies (Oxford University AI Competency Centre) — Reframing AI in Academic Practice • Associate Professor Celeste Rodríguez Louro (Deputy Chair, UWA GenAI Think Tank) — Beyond the Calculator Analogy: Why GenAI Demands Critical Engagement Date: Thursday 4 December Time: 8–10am Oxford / 4–6pm Perth Venue: Online via Zoom Text at the bottom invites registration at uwa.au/OxfordUWA-GenAI-launch, accompanied by a QR code. Logos of the University of Oxford and UWA appear at the top right.

Register to attend this joint Oxford-UWA seminar where both I and @celesterl.bsky.social will be speaking about GenAI in Academia.
I'm so excited to be collaborating with my alma mater!
Register here: www.eventbrite.com/e/oxforduwa-...

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Why universities must lead on honest AI disclosure and how a new tool can help Universities must bridge the gap between calls for GenAI transparency and workable standards. A new taxonomy offers a practical system to declare AI’s role in research openly and responsibly

A new taxonomy provides a clear framework for declaring AI’s role in research: www.timeshighereducation.com/campus/why-u... #AI #Research #AIEthics

So interesting!
Suggested the library purchased the ebook version & it has arrived. Gathering interest now to create a discussion reading group.

‘Self-termination is most likely’: the history and future of societal collapse An epic analysis of 5,000 years of civilisation argues that a global collapse is coming unless inequality is vanquished

‘Self-termination is most likely’: the history and future of societal collapse

Feeling inspired to find out about Legitimation Code Theory and decided to read Karl Maton (2014). Love his opening sentence in his introduction, “ Studies of education can set the theoretical bar so low the chief danger lies in tripping over it.”

New Post: The AI balancing act: universities, innovation and the art of not losing the plot www.hepi.ac.uk/2025/07/04/t...

Exploring international students’ narratives on bilingualism and linguistic landscapes: A critical reflection Written by Tomasz John (University of Strathclyde) Introduction: International students offer unique perspectives on bilingualism and identity. In my research, I explored the narratives of pre-serv…

✍️ New blog post: Exploring international students’ narratives on bilingualism and linguistic landscapes: A critical reflection" by @tomaszjohn.bsky.social (University of Strathclyde)

Read at: researchintlstudents.com/2025/04/25/e...

Liberating Learning - new special edition by UCL and KCL Whilst the landscape of Higher Education is looking ever more uncertain, a new special edition of the Journal of Learning Development in Higher Education focuses on what’s working and an exciting, pos...

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Reflecting on Future Learn – 3-Week Online Course – AI in Education Free access to the Future Learn AI in Education course was restricted to a 3-week timeframe. Unfortunately, I was unable to complete it in time as there was so much highly informative input. Howeve…

Reflecting on Future Learn - 3-Week Online Course - AI in Education #LoveLD fionaljp800490415.wordpress.com/2025/05/27/r...

Thank you. Have just purchased!

You might be interested in the volume Laetitia Monbec and I co-authored and just published. Monbec, L. & Ding, A. (2025). Recovering Language in Higher Education: Social Justice, Ethics and Practices (Palgrave Macmillan).
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When Good Ideas Meet Poor Execution: The Humane AI Pin and the Future of Language Translation The Humane AI Pin aimed to revolutionize language translation through wearable technology powered by AI. Despite initial hype and strong pre-orders, user reviews were poor due to execution issues, …

When Good Ideas Meet Poor Execution: The Humane AI Pin and the Future of Language Translation #Postplagiarism postplagiarism.com/2025/05/18/w...

“Top five AI uses for students were writing-centered:
–starting papers and projects (49%);
–summarizing long texts (48%);
–brainstorming creative projects (45%);
–exploring new topics (44%);
–and revising writing (44%)”

✂️ Concerned about the cuts, redundancies and 'restructuring' facing our sector? You're not alone! Colleagues at BALEAP are collating resources on this Padlet 📚

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BALEAP has expressed dismay by recent news of increasing threats to centres and lecturers in English for Academic Purposes across the UK ✂️ See below for full statement and commitments from their executive commitee 📣

@teflunion.bsky.social

Connect More - Jisc Join us 14-16 May 2025 to harness community and best practice to improve education, together.

Time is running out to book your place at this year's Connect More 2025!

Free to attend, for anyone involved in learning and teaching. Secure your place now.

Surely a forgone conclusion?

Looking forward to this AI in Education online course #LoveLD starting on Monday: www.futurelearn.com/courses/ai-i...

A quote about how to promote joy in learning & teaching.

Love this Omidere et al.,(2021, pp. 230-231) quote in the Guest Editorial: Liberating learning in the empathetic university by @martc.bsky.social and Rebecca Lindner for the Special Issue 35: Liberating Learning - looking forward to reading. #loveLD journal.aldinhe.ac.uk/index.php/jl...

Overjoyed & beyond excited to share our new @jldhe.bsky.social Special Issue: Liberating Learning 🎉

Congrats to Martin Compton, Rebecca Lindner & team.

Hope, empathy & joy in #HigherEd Just what we need right now.

#UKHE #LTHEchat #AcademicSky #loveLD

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The King's Festival of Artificial Intelligence | 20 – 24 May 2025 Explore artificial intelligence at King's during this five-day public festival in May 2025.

The AI festival is just round the corner ... a ton of events and an entire day dedicated to AI in Education - if you can be in London 20th-24th May, sign up for events here: www.kcl.ac.uk/events/serie...

Recognising the Necessity of Human Imperfection in an AI World | Kelly Webb-Davies | 10 comments I've been thinking about how generative AI produces grammatically "perfect" language while humans are inherently messy and a bit chaotic. It’s vital we recognised the value of the &quo...

Forgot to share this post I wrote about recognising that humanity exists in the imperfections:
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Unlocking Academia | Kelly Webb-Davies Language is often the key to entering higher education — but not everyone’s key fits the lock. In this post, I reflect on what it meant to teach students how to cut the right kind of key, and how gen...

And while I'm here, this is something else I wrote about language being the key to academia, and the role of EAP teachers and AI:

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"Compassion" Bench near Trophy Point at West Point

Discover how compassionate practices can liberate students from epistemic injustice in academic misconduct processes by empowering students & promoting good academic practice. Paper by Chloe Courtenay in #JLDHE #LiberatingLearning special issue #35 https://doi.org/10.47408/jldhe.vi35.1316 #LoveLD

Intercultural realities: Exploring the impacts of native-speakerism on intercultural relationships within Scottish academia Written by Liam Robinson We often imagine Western universities as inclusive environments, where students from all walks of life come together to share ideas and work towards common academic and pro…

Proud of my MSc TESOLIC student Liam for his insightful blog, “Intercultural Realities: Exploring Native Speakerism’s Impact on Intercultural Relationships in Scottish Academia.” His research brings fresh perspectives on inclusivity in education researchintlstudents.com/2025/01/17/i...

BALEAP Journal of Research and Practice - BALEAP Officially launched at our AGM on April 15th at our BALEAP conference, we are very excited to share with you our new BALEAP Journal of Research and Practice https://journals.warwick.ac.uk/index.php/ba...

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📢 From activism to actionable: Paul and Wil leading a well-attended world café on social justice at BALEAP 2025 conference today ⚖️

@wilhardman.bsky.social @paulbreenauthor.bsky.social