Global experts unite at AI in education conference

The conference brought together researchers, educators, policymakers and innovators from across the globe to explore how artificial intelligence can transform education while keeping equity, inclusion, and human-centred values at the core. 

Dr Sara Ratner, Principal Investigator of the AIEOU Hub and Research Officer at our Department, said: “The AIEOU Hub is a collaboration between stakeholders from across the world, who have a passion for exploring AI in Education. We’ve brought together these diverse stakeholders with a shared mission, to critically and constructively shape the future of education for all learners. 

“At a time when AI is challenging all that we do and know about teaching and learning, I am proud that Oxford is creating the space for conversations such as these to take place. Thank you to all the contributors who made this two-day conference so special.” 

More than 100 collaborators presented at the conference over the two days, covering topics such as ethical frameworks, human agency, inclusivity, practical applications of AI across diverse educational contexts, from early childhood to higher education, and much more. 

Co-Investigators of the AIEOU Hub, Professor Liz Wonnacott (Department of Education) and Professor Rebecca Williams (Faculty of Law), gave keynote speeches on their research on AI and language learning and the legal regulation of AI in education. Other keynote speakers were Professor Anne Trefethen (Pro Vice-Chancellor for People and Digital) and Sarah Ultsch (Product Strategy Director, Oxford University Press).

Since launching in 2024, the AIEOU Hub has garnered more than 2,000 collaborators from over 100 countries. The Hub continues to grow and shape the future of AI in education by turning research into meaningful impact for education and society. 

To find out more about the project, go to the AIEOU website.