Next-Generation AI Tools & Practices for Higher Education

Understanding AI: Foundations for Administrative Staff

- Different types of AI and their practical applications within a Higher Education setting

- Strengths, limitations, and common myths

- When to use AI and when not to

Streamline your Workflow

- Discover how AI can assist with meeting management for faculty, departments, and committees

- Automate email drafts and other correspondence

- Reduce manual workloads with automated data extraction and entry 

Master Practical AI Techniques

- Gain experience with scheduling, itineraries, and event runsheets

- Develop skills to prompt AI effectively for optimal results

- Practice prompts for emails and meeting summaries 

Ensure Privacy and Mitigate Bias

- Understand potential privacy risks unique to tertiary environments

- Ensure accuracy and avoid bias in AI-generated content

- Establish ethical AI practices that align with university policies and academic integrity

Understanding AI: Foundations for Managers

- Different types of AI and their practical applications across academic and operational leadership

- Strengths, limitations, and common myths

- When to use AI and when not to

Leverage AI for Strategic Decision Making

- Analyse complex datasets to extract insights and support decisions

- Streamline academic and operational reporting through smart summarisation tools

- Improve business reports, presentations, and speeches

Enhance Communication and Team Collaboration

- Optimise university websites, staff portals, and student-facing content with AI tools

- Use AI to adjust the tone of your communications

- Enhance team communications and presentations

Address Privacy and Bias Concerns

- Manage privacy concerns in decision-making and reporting

- Recognise and mitigate bias in AI-generated data or content

- Develop strategies to ensure accuracy in management processes