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BBC News
20 hours ago
- Science
- BBC News
Has AI 'transformed' university studies for the better?
Artificial Intelligence (AI) has impacted industries across the globe since its widespread emergence - fewer more so than higher ability to generate detailed information at the touch of a button has changed university studies forever - but is that for the better?A recent survey of thousands of students across the globe found many used the technology to assist their studies, but also feared it could affect their future told the BBC that AI had "transformed" her studies, praising it for making her "more confident" with her experts have taken a more nuanced view of its affects - with one saying that it had "both positive and negative impacts" on higher education studies. Sunjaya Phillips, originally from Worcestershire, is a marketing communications management student at Oxford Brookes 22-year-old said she uses AI, with the permission of lecturers, to create ideas and structure essays during her Phillips, who is currently on a placement year, said the technology gave her "reassurance", helping her "become more confident" with her work."During my second year, AI emerged a lot - especially with using it as a study buddy or to help integrate into my university work," she explained."At Brookes it's quite an open conversation with how to use AI and how you can use it to help with your assignment work to structure assignments or give you creative ideas.""Sometimes with creative ideas you could be stuck for a whole day - but then when you use AI for prompts to generate ideas for you, it can do it in 30 minutes.""It definitely transformed my academic experience," she students have previously told the BBC about how they used AI to cheat during their studies, with one saying she "massively regretted" using the technology. Dr Charlie Simpson, who has written pieces on AI in education, said it was "getting harder and harder to find aspects of higher education that are not touched by AI in some way"."When used responsibly, AI tools enable students to direct their attention to the more important parts of learning and improve their self-development," Dr Simpson, who is also a senior lecturer in sport and exercise science at Oxford Brookes, said."However, if AI is not used responsibly within a degree course, and students outsource their thinking and development to technology just to gain a qualification, then that serves no useful purpose."A study commissioned by student housing company Yugo recently found that 44% of UK students were excited by AI, whilst a similar proportion also used it during their Keiichi Nakata, from Henley Business School, said that "as with any new technology", AI had "both positive and negative impacts" on Nakata is director of AI at The World of Work Institute at the school, which is part of the University of Reading, and helps organisations get to grips with the technology."It is positive because students now have an additional set of tools to work with when used appropriately and responsibly," he explained."However, if used simply to cut corners or do the work for you, then it does not help students to acquire the necessary knowledge, skills and behaviour through their studies." 'Support system' Dr Simpson said if universities were to "embrace and adapt" AI effectively, the capabilities of future graduates could "vastly exceed those of previous generations"."The degrees of the future will be as challenging to obtain as they are now, but the capabilities of graduates will have increased, so degree standards must also increase," he Yugo research, which involved 7,274 students from across Europe, the US and Australia, found that 78% of UK students feared job losses due AI.A separate study by Henley Business School earlier this month found UK workers were optimistic but overwhelmed by the Phillips said she was not concerned about AI related job losses, saying she saw the technology as a "support system".People need to "make a shift in the perspective of AI and how to use it to your advantage, and not see it as something that's gonna replace you," she Nakata said he believed that the "skill to make effective use of AI" would soon be "expected by employers, just like IT skills"."Obviously, this will vary from industry to industry and job roles, but the ability to use suitable AI tools appropriately and responsibly to be productive at work should have positive impact on their [current university student's] career prospects," he added. You can follow BBC Oxfordshire on Facebook, X (Twitter), or Instagram.
The National
27-04-2025
- General
- The National
Oman's Crown Prince Theyazin bin Haitham marries in private ceremony at Al Alam Palace
Oman's Crown Prince Theyazin bin Haitham has married in a private ceremony in Muscat. The wedding was held on Thursday, April 24, at Mazay Hall in Al Alam Palace. Oman's Sultan Haitham attended the wedding ceremony alongside members of the royal family and senior officials. Images shared on Omani media and social platforms showed the Crown Prince and his bride alongside family and close relatives during the celebration. The bride, Sayyida Alia bint Mohammed Al Busaidi, is from a prominent Omani family. Her uncle Sayyid Saud Al Busaidi, is the governor of Muscat and her other uncle Ahmed bin Hilal Al Busaidi is Oman's ambassador to the UAE. Prince Theyazin was born in 1990. He was made Oman's first Crown Prince in 2021 after constitutional amendments that formalised the royal succession process. He studied at Oxford and Oxford Brookes universities in the UK and graduated from the Royal Military Academy Sandhurst in 2022. Before his appointment he served as minister of culture, sports and youth. The marriage was widely welcomed across Oman. Citizens shared congratulations and blessings on social media. The Omani Crown Prince obtained a bachelor's degree at the University of Oxford and a master's in history at Oxford Brookes.
Yahoo
08-03-2025
- Sport
- Yahoo
Olympic medallist returns to Oxford Brookes University to speak about career
An Olympic medallist and former Oxford Brookes student has returned to the university to share how he has achieved a successful career. Dan Bigham, who won a silver medal in the track cycling team pursuit event at the Paris 2024 Games, spoke at The Inside Track, the university's annual employability event for sport and coaching sciences. It was held on March 3 at the Headington campus and was attended by students, alumni, industry professionals, and university staff. Mr Bigham, who is also an aerodynamicist and performance engineer, shared his journey from student to elite athlete and engineer. (L-R) Kit Cutter, senior lecturer and sport and coaching sciences employability lead, Dan Bigham, and John Brierley, senior lecturer and deputy programme lead (Image: Oxford Brookes University) He offered insights into a 'reverse engineering mindset' - strategically mapping career goals and working backwards to achieve them. He said: "Your career isn't something that happens to you - it's something that you design. "To engineer your own success, say yes to uncomfortable opportunities, develop skills beyond your core discipline, actively seek feedback, and build your network strategically." The event also featured Andy McGill, higher technical education manager at the Chartered Institute for the Management of Sport and Physical Activity. Mr McGill highlighted the importance of professional status and recognition in the industry and discussed the evolving career pathways in sport and physical activity. The event provided a platform for discussions between students and industry professionals, with attendees exploring opportunities for placements, internships, and graduate roles. A networking session allowed students to connect with experts, seek advice, and take steps toward their careers.
