Ian Pickup

QR code that will take you to the Leaders/Readers Bookclub via LinkedIn

Here’s a little something for higher ed leaders who are also readers - a book club where we can share the writings we turn to for solace, inspiration or even fun. Would love to see interested sector colleagues there -QR code, which takes you to the LinkedIn group, below. #HigherEducation #Leadership

Delighted to be working with the Rugby Players Association to support their athletes to learn and develop. I am an advocate for lifelong and life wide learning, and work to create opportunities for everyone to learn, everywhere, in both formal and informal settings. therpa.co.uk/news/2025/1/...

Generative Agent Simulations of 1,000 People The promise of human behavioral simulation--general-purpose computational agents that replicate human behavior across domains--could enable broad applications in policymaking and social science. We pr...

I often say:"humans need to work harder to do things that only humans can do". Yet AI is ever more powerful. What do we need to infuse into our models of education to elevate human capacities and competencies? What are the consequences of not responding to this challenge? arxiv.org/abs/2411.101...

Eiffel Tower at night, with Olympic Rings

I am just getting used to this platform, and keen to engage with people interested in education, learning, technology, policy and politics (with a smattering of sport, leadership and personal/professional development).

Thought I'd better make the shift to Bluesky; feels quite liberating to be starting afresh on a new platform. Looking forward to seeing how this works!