AI - Enhancing Learning and Teaching Experiences

Dr Katharine Welsh is a Senior Lecturer and University Innovation Fellow within the Centre for Academic Innovation and Development at the University of Chester. She is a Senior Fellow of Advance HE and was awarded an Advance HE CATE award in 2018. Email: k.welsh@chester.ac.uk, LinkedIn: Katharine Welsh.

Laura Milne is the Head of Digital Education within the Centre for Academic Innovation and Development at the University of Chester. Laura is a Fellow of the Higher Education Academy, and an Associate Certified Member of the Association of Learning Technology. She has been active in online and digital learning in the UK, in South Africa, and for US-based clients, and has Higher Education and Agency experience.

Becca Ferrari is an educational leader at the University of Nottingham, focusing on transforming higher education through the integration of digital capabilities and EDI principles in higher education. She holds leadership roles aimed at enhancing educational experiences with a strong emphasis on sustainable design and digital innovation. Her work in developing team-based educational strategies and fostering digital readiness prepares students for the dynamic demands of the modern workplace, positioning her at the forefront of educational development and innovation.

Kieran supports academic and professional services colleagues within the Digital Education Projects team at Newcastle. A music academic by training, he is currently working with colleagues on AI Literacy across faculties as well as the development of a new interdisciplinary masters focused on Leadership in Climate Change and Sustainability.

Terry leads the Learning Enhancement and Technology Team in Newcastle University’s Learning and Teaching Development Service. He has a background in computing and educational research, and a PhD from Newcastle University in the use of social technologies to enable collaborative, distributed learning. His interests include accessibility, instructional design, and technology enhanced teaching and learning.