Agentic AI in higher education: Transforming interactive learning while navigating implementation challenges
Dr Iftakar Haji explores three key dimensions of Agentic AI in education: pedagogical role, level of autonomy, and learner interaction. He also examines the challenges of implementation, including learner dependency, accountability, data privacy, bias and institutional readiness, highlighting the importance of responsible, pedagogy-led adoption.
Second Research Excellence Framework consultation: our response
After consultation with our members the Chartered ABS has submitted a response to the second REF consultation. HEFCE made proposals based on the findings of the Stern Review, which in general, our members were happy with. The big issues will be over portability, who should submit, and the number of submissions required per person. There is a particular concern among our members over the impact on early career researchers and we have argued that rules for ECR’s may need to be more flexible.
Our full response can be read here.