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Reassessing the essay: Relevance, realism, and resilience in the age of AI

Given how much HE is changing with more focus on vocational relevance, widening participation, and technological disruption, is the traditional essay still pulling its weight?

30th October 2025
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Dynamic Conversations - AI and learning experiences

The use of AI in appropriate ways in Higher Education has dominated the airwaves in recent months with some calling for it to be banned and others calling for it be harnessed within the learning experience. Unsurprisingly, the debate has generated more questions than answers.

Join us for an interactive panel discussion to explore questions such as: is AI changing the skills that employers will be looking for in graduates and if so, do we know how? Is AI a radical game changer for delivering authentic learning in HE and are there unique implications for Business Schools? Are subject benchmarks and QAA level descriptors outdated for an AI enabled future? What are the implications, if any, for the policy environment governing learning and teaching in HE?

Our panel of speakers will discuss their recent submissions to Dynamic Conversations, and generate a provocative, engaging conversation.

You can view the latest edition of Dynamic Conversations here.

By attending this event, CMBEs can claim 1 unit towards their CPD commitment under the 'event participation' category. A CMBE subscription provides a recognised framework for continued professional development - to learn more about subscribing, click here.