In addition to the keynote sessions, there will be a Fireside chat discussing AI, Assessment, and the Future of Student Success.

Discussion topics, will include:

• How AI can enhance and personalise assessment.
• Addressing challenges: AI-assisted cheating, bias, and academic fairness.
• AI and mental health: Reducing exam stress through adaptive assessment.

Keynotes:

GEN AI for Learning:
UEL at the Forefront of Education Innovation 2025

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June 17th

University Square Stratford

Learn & Get Inspired

Join us at "GEN AI for Learning: UEL at the Forefront of Education Innovation", a transformative conference dedicated to exploring the powerful potential of Generative AI in higher education. Hosted by the University of East London, this event brings together academic leaders, educators, researchers, and innovators to reimagine the future of teaching, learning, and assessment.

Discover how generative AI is reshaping higher education through interactive workshops, expert-led talks, and thought-provoking panel discussions. From personalised learning pathways to AI-enhanced assessments, this conference will showcase practical applications, cutting-edge research, and visionary insights into the role of AI in education.

Whether you’re an academic professional, AI enthusiast, or education policymaker, this event is your opportunity to engage with the latest developments, network with like-minded innovators, and contribute to shaping the next chapter of education.

Sue
Attewell

JiSC National Centre for Artificial Intelligence in Tertiary Education

AI for Learning – A New Era in Education and Wellbeing
The role of AI in personalised learning and student wellbeing.
Ethical AI: Balancing innovation with academic integrity and mental health.

Sue Attewell co-leads the artificial intelligence activity. Their focus is on supporting members to responsibly adopt AI. They provide a wide range of thought leadership, practical advice, guidance, and training alongside piloting relevant AI products.

Before joining Jisc, Sue led skills development initiatives as head of skills at the West of England LEP in collaboration with employers. Her previous work at Jisc has included leading their edtech and apprenticeship activity.

KEYNOTE ONE:

The pace of AI development is both challenging and exciting.  Join us as we delve into how artificial intelligence is currently shaping learning and teaching. In this session, we will explore the effective and inclusive integration of AI with learning, teaching, and assessment strategies, highlighting its role in enhancing inclusive educational practices.

We'll discuss the latest advancements in AI that are already bringing significant benefits and supporting diverse learning needs. Looking ahead, we will consider emerging AI technologies that promise to further impact the educational landscape

Dr Magdalena Niestrata

Ophthalmology Registrar at Moorfields Eye Hospital and NIHR Clinical Lecturer at UCL University

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Empowering Educators and Clinicians: The Future of Personalised Learning in Teaching and Medicine

Dr Magdalena Niestrata is a Corneal Fellow at East Suffolk and North Essex Hospital Trust and an Honorary Lecturer at UCL (University College London). Holding multiple advanced degrees (BSc (Hons), PGDip, MBChB (Hons), MSc (Dist), PhD (Dist)) and fellowships (FEBO, FICO, FRCOphth), she combines clinical excellence with a strong focus on systems-based improvements in ophthalmic care.

A fluent speaker of five languages, Dr Niestrata is actively engaged with the Digital Health Special Interest Group at the European Society of Cataract and Refractive Surgeons (ESCRS), where her work includes developing innovative AI solutions—such as a corneal research chatbot—to enhance diagnostic and treatment pathways. She has published widely, including a global review of publicly available anterior segment image datasets, and continues to champion the integration of artificial intelligence into holistic patient care.

Passionate about medical education, she founded a national ophthalmic examination skills course for junior doctors and frequently lectures on cutting-edge developments in corneal and refractive surgery. With international research collaborations and a commitment to advancing digital health, Dr Niestrata remains dedicated to bridging new technologies and compassionate clinical practice.

KEYNOTE TWO:

This keynote examines the transformative impact of generative AI on UK education and healthcare, with a special focus on advances in ophthalmology and the critical role of data management. By harnessing cutting-edge AI, educators can craft personalised learning experiences that meet individual student needs, while clinicians benefit from bespoke training programmes that enhance clinical skills and patient outcomes. We will discuss real-world examples from the UK, address the ethical challenges of AI integration, and emphasise the necessity of robust data management and high-quality resources to support innovation.

The Venue

UEL's Learning and Teaching Symposium will take place at the University Square Stratford campus, located at 1 Salway Road, London E15 1NF. The campus is easily accessible by public transport and is a short walk from Stratford Station.

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