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What’s Next for Artificial Intelligence (AI) in Colleges & Universities?

Wednesday, May 14, 2025
1:00 p.m - 2:00 p.m (Eastern Time)

Where is AI leading us? What uses are we currently finding for AI and what do we need to start thinking about? How will the next three big developments – artificial general intelligence (AGI), quantum computing and compassionate and capable robots – impact what we do in colleges and universities? What are some scenarios for the future?

Key Takeaways

By attending and participating in this webinar, you will:

  • Understand key elements of the current state of AI in higher education.
  • Learn what colleges and universities are doing with AI using 20 case studies from around the world.
  • Explore the implications of artificial general intelligence, quantum computing and compassionate robotics for your work in higher education.
  • Discover possible, probable and preferred futures for AI in higher education using future thinking tools – The Futures Triangle, The Three Event Horizon and Scenarios.
  • Learn about the skeptical view of AI and higher education.
  • Familiarize yourself with three things not to do right now.

Host:

Stephen Murgatroyd
Stephen Murgatroyd, PhD FBPsS FRSA, is the former Dean, Faculty of Business at Athabasca University where he led the team that created the world’s first fully online MBA in 1993-4. He has been a pioneer of technology-enabled learning since he worked for The Open University (UK) 1973-1985. A prolific author – his book The Future of Higher Education in an Age of Artificial Intelligence – was his 50th text – keynote speaker and consultant, he has worked around the world to support innovative and courageous leaders change how their institutions and higher education eco-systems work. He holds an Honorary Doctorate from Athabasca University for his pioneering work in e-learning and is the recipient of a King Charles III Coronation Medal for his services to higher education in Canada.