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“Responsible AI Framework for Learning Analytics in Higher Education” – Final version under preparation

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The FairAI4EdTech team is preparing the last version of the Responsible AI Framework for Learning Analytics (LA) in Higher Education. This version will include the feedback gathered from experts in the LA domain. The participation of experts from academia and regulators was an important element in the creation of the framework, their views were collected … “Responsible AI Framework for Learning Analytics in Higher Education” – Final version under preparation

The FairAI4EdTech team at LAK25: The 15th Learning Analytics and Knowledge conference

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The FairAI4EdTech team Prof Miriam Fernandez and Vaclav Bayer were at the 15th Learning Analytics and Knowledge conference (LAK25) in Dublin, Ireland in March 2025. LAK25 is the premier conference of Learning Analytics, organized by the Society for Learning Analytics Research (SoLAR) with Technological University Dublin (TU Dublin). Profesor Miriam Fernandez presented the latest version … The FairAI4EdTech team at LAK25: The 15th Learning Analytics and Knowledge conference

Upcoming event: The 15th Learning Analytics and Knowledge conference (LAK25) – Dublin, Ireland

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The FairAI4EdTech team will be at the 15th Learning Analytics and Knowledge conference (LAK25) in Dublin, Ireland in March 2025. LAK25 is the premier conference of Learning Analytics, organized by the Society for Learning Analytics Research (SoLAR) with Technological University Dublin (TU Dublin). LAK25 is a collaborative effort by researchers and practitioners to share the … Upcoming event: The 15th Learning Analytics and Knowledge conference (LAK25) – Dublin, Ireland

The FairAI4EdTech Team Discussing AI in Education in the UK, organised by Nuffield Foundation and Ada Lovelace Institute

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On Thursday 6th of February the Nuffield Foundation and Ada Lovelace Institute hosted a special event to mark the publication of a new joint report – A learning curve? A landscape review of AI in Education in the UK, followed by a panel discussion and an introduction to upcoming activities in this field. Dr Alba … The FairAI4EdTech Team Discussing AI in Education in the UK, organised by Nuffield Foundation and Ada Lovelace Institute

Professor Fernandez at HESPA – Special Learning Analytics Group

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On Tuesday 21st of January Professor Miriam Fernandez engaged with Higher Education stakeholders to discuss about various aspects of the proposed Responsible AI (R-AI) framework tailored to Learning Analytics (LA) in Higher Education (HE). The event was organised by HESPA – Higher Education Strategic Planners Association and the Learning Analytics special interest group. This online … Professor Fernandez at HESPA – Special Learning Analytics Group

Upcoming event: “What can Learning Analytics do for EDI?” – Equity Diversity and Inclusion (EDI) internal seminars at The OU

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On February 6, 2025, Prof Miriam Fernandez will deliver a seminar about the role of Learning Analytics in promoting Equity, Diversity and Inclusion in Higher Education. Universities in the UK are increasingly turning to AI applications, especially Predictive Learning Analytics; ensuring that AI technologies, particularly those supporting student journeys, are fair and inclusive, irrespective of … Upcoming event: “What can Learning Analytics do for EDI?” – Equity Diversity and Inclusion (EDI) internal seminars at The OU

Sharing findings gathered from the survey: “Responsible AI in LA across UK Higher Education”

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The FairAI4EdTech team shared the findings of the recent survey on Responsible AI in LA across UK Higher Education, highlighting key challenges HE institutions face when adoption LA/PLA systems. The results were presented during the HESPA Virtual Conference last November as part of the workshop “Embedding Responsible AI in Learning Analytics: From Ethical Principles to … Sharing findings gathered from the survey: “Responsible AI in LA across UK Higher Education”

The FairAI4EdTech team at Learning Analytics Summer Institute (LASI) in Melbourne, Australia

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The Learning Analytics Summer School (LASI) took place in November 28 – 29 in Melbourne, Australia. Vaclav Bayer attended the school and presented the Responsible AI (R-AI) framework tailored to Learning Analytics (LA) in Higher Education (HE) poster. The Summer School was the venue to exchange knowledge about learning analytics in education, present the latest … The FairAI4EdTech team at Learning Analytics Summer Institute (LASI) in Melbourne, Australia

Upcoming event: “Embedding Responsible AI in LA” – A workshop at the HESPA Virtual Conference

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The FairAI4EdTech team will be presenting at the upcoming HESPA Virtual Conference from the 26-28 of November. The team will take the stage with the workshop titled “Embedding Responsible AI in Learning Analytics: From Ethical Principles to Institutional Practice”. This workshop will present findings from the recent survey on Responsible AI in LA across UK … Upcoming event: “Embedding Responsible AI in LA” – A workshop at the HESPA Virtual Conference

Dissemination – Presenting the FairAI4EdTech project to the wider Higher Education sector at WonkHE

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On Thursday 7th of November Professor Fernandez and Dr Paul Mulholland presented the FairAI4EdTech project to Debbie MacVitty, Editor of WonkHE, the digital platform and home of the Higher Education for those who work in the HE sector. The meeting was the opportunity to share insights and latest outcomes of the Promoting Equity in HE … Dissemination – Presenting the FairAI4EdTech project to the wider Higher Education sector at WonkHE