New hub launched to explore the use of Artificial Intelligence in Education
Led by Dr Sara Ratner, Professor Elizabeth Wonnacott and Professor Rebecca Williams, the AI in Education at Oxford University (AIEOU) hub will look to support the diverse needs of the global educational landscape through collaboration and knowledge exchange.
Sara said: “The launch of the AIEOU hub is incredibly exciting, not only for our Department but for anyone committed to providing quality education for all. Through this work, we place the learner and their needs at the forefront as we explore the potential that AI technologies offer education. Our goal is to establish a dynamic community of practice that will challenge and help positively shape AI in Education.
“We’re thrilled to have gained this initial funding from the University. We have already established a large group of members from education, technology, industry, charitable organisations, foundations and, of course, teachers and students, so that we can have a fully rounded view of AI in education.
“We want to support educators and learners across the world to access reliable research on AI in education best practice. This area of work is incredibly timely and vital to the current landscape of education – hopefully the hub is just the start.”
Elizabeth, who is also based at the Department of Education, said: “We hope that this work will give us a number of opportunities to co-design research projects that promote the ethical and responsible use of AI, and directly influence what happens in the classroom.
“It’s a real achievement to be launching the hub this week and we’re excited to see where the work takes us.”
Rebecca, who is based at the Faculty of Law, said: “The hub will work across the four pillars of design, regulation, implementation and impact and will establish a shared research agenda to co-create a use case for AI in Education that represents best practice in quality teaching and learning.
“We’re already engaging with a number of partners and feel confident this work will really help teachers and students alike.”
Backing for the hub has come from the University of Oxford’s Social Sciences Division and the project will run from now until June 2026.
Find out more about the project on the hub website.
