AI's impact on higher education to be explored at Student Voices Conference

The Student Voices in Higher Education Conference taking place on 16th - 17th April in London, will once again bring together experts, university, and student leaders to delve into the impact of Artificial Intelligence (AI) on higher education. 

The event’s theme "Amplifying Student Voice in Higher Education: The Power of Student Feedback and AI," is set to feature a diverse array of interactive sessions.

The conference seeks to foster discussions on leveraging AI to enhance the accuracy of capturing students' perspectives through surveys, module evaluations, and other feedback mechanisms, addressing the critical question of how universities can effectively use AI to understand student feedback.

Keynote speakers for the conference include Dr. Charles Knight of AdvanceHE, who will discuss the role of AI in enhancing teaching and learning for both students and institutions. 

Eve Alcock from QAA will explore the importance of student engagement and the significance of student voices in assurance and enhancement processes.

 The event will also host three expert panel discussions addressing various facets of student involvement and AI's role in higher education.

Dr. Knight, Sue Attewell from Jisc, and Matthew Abley from the University of Westminster will be in an AI panel discussion, discussing using open-ended student feedback for informed decision-making.

The conference will also feature contributions from staff and student representatives across various UK universities, including the University of Buckingham, Dundee University, University of Edinburgh, Imperial College London, Kingston University, Sheffield Hallam University, and the University of Worcester.

Explorance, an event sponsor supporting 27 UK universities and over 400 institutions worldwide, will also participate.

John Atherton, VP Sales EMEA at Explorance, highlighted the conference's aim: “We are really excited to host the Student Voices in Higher Education Conference, now in its second year, which provides a unique space for academic, professional, and administrative teams to share best practice, insights, and lessons learned from student voice initiatives, and ensure we all take active responsibility to gather and truly listen to student voices.”