AI in Education
This year's Careers Teachers' Summit at the Derry~Londonderry campus will explore the theme: 'AI in Education'.
A keynote address by Michael Callaghan, School of Computing, Engineering & Intelligent Systems Ulster University, will explore the challenges, practicalities, pitfalls, and opportunities of implementing Generative AI (Artificial Intelligence) in education. And will highlight innovative AI applications and practise in local schools and classrooms.
The Summit is an important opportunity to further enhance our partnerships with colleagues at schools, colleges and careers services - allowing us to highlight study opportunities and new developments at Ulster. An update from Admissions was also provided.
The Summit was open to careers teachers, guidance counsellors and careers professionals, heads of departments, teachers and relevant curriculum staff.
Programme
9.15am - 10.00am
Arrival, Registration and Information Area
Representatives from our Faculties, Admissions, Discovery Academy, Student and Graduate Success, Student Wellbeing and Accommodation will be available to answer any of your queries.
10.00am - 10.10am
Welcome and Introduction
Speaker: Anthony McGrath - Head of Market Engagement
10.15am - 10.50am
Keynote: AI in Education
Speaker: Michael Callaghan, School of Computing, Engineering & Intelligent Systems
10.55am - 11.15am
The Future of the North West
Speaker: Professor Malachy O'Neill, Director of Regional Engagement
11.20am - 11.40am
Ulster University - The Journey is only Beginning!
Speaker: Roisin McCart - Director of Marketing & Student Recruitment
11.50am - 1.00pm
Breakout Sessions
Delegates will rotate to each session.
Session 1: 11.50am - 12.10pm | Session 2: 12.15pm - 12.35pm | Session 3: 12.40pm - 1.00pm
Degree Apprenticeships
Hosted by: Dr Evan Vellis - Apprenticeships, Skills and Flexible Education
School of Health Sciences Tour
Hosted by: Professor Daniel Kerr - Head of School of Health Sciences
School of Nursing and Paramedic Science Tour
Hosted by: Dr Bernie Reid, School of Nursing and Paramedic Science
1.00pm - 1.40pm
Lunch
Great Hall
1.45pm - 2.30pm
Admissions Update
Speaker: Ronan Cullen - Head of Admissions
2.35pm - 2.45pm
Closing remarks
Speaker: Anthony McGrath - Head of Market Engagement
Venue
Ulster University - Derry~Londonderry campus
This years Careers Teachers Summit is hosted at our Derry~Londonderry campus and will commence at the MU Building (Room MU011).
The friendly village atmosphere of our Derry ~ Londonderry campus offers an intimate learning environment in the heart of Northern Ireland’s second city, Derry~Londonderry. Located in the North West of Northern Ireland and a short distance from County Donegal, Derry~Londonderry is ideally situated for exploring some of Ireland’s most dramatic landscapes.
Ongoing investment has provided state-of-the-art teaching, research and support facilities for students and staff.
Teaching strengths on campus include business, cinematic arts, Irish, music, drama, computing, engineering, sports, nursing and law.
