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Sophia, the AI Robot

The University of Sussex Business School is proud to present the Festival of SustAInable Education, a premier event for higher education (HE) educators and faculty who are at the forefront of integrating sustainability and AI into their practice. This in-person event on 8 May 2024, held at the Business School, is a testament to our pioneering adoption of Sulitest in the UK, marking us as leaders in sustainable education. Sulitest is an initiative aimed at mainstreaming sustainability literacy by providing tools and certifications to assess and improve knowledge, skills, and mindset on sustainability for individuals, universities, and organizations worldwide

Keynote Speakers include:

• Sir Mark Lowcock, KCB: British economist, former UN Under-Secretary-General for Humanitarian Affairs, and Senior Fellow at the Centre for Global Development. A visionary in the application of AI for societal resilience and humanitarian aid.
• Jean-Christophe Carteron: Co-Founder and President of Sulitest, the first online international platform for sustainable development awareness and knowledge assessment, highlighting our trailblazing partnership as the first UK institution to adopt this platform.
• Sir Anthony Seldon, FRSA: Leading educationalist, Head, Epsom College and founder of the AI in Education website www.ai-in-education.co.uk. An authority on the educational revolution through AI, offering a wealth of knowledge for HE educators.
• Sophia the AI Robot: Engage with the extraordinary world-renowned Sophia, the social humanoid robot developed by Hanson Robotics, as she shares her insights on AI’s role in education and society.

Professor Gabriella Cagliesi, Professor of Economics and Teaching and Learning lead at the Business School said:

“The evolution of Sustainable Education intersects with AI's revolution, presenting new challenges, such as digital poverty and environmental costs, and offering new opportunities, like personalized learning and enhancement in social mobility. Our Festival of Sust(AI)nable Education leads the way by exploring how these interconnected dimensions can offer transformational learning experiences and empower individuals to shape a more sustainable and equitable society.

“I'm delighted that we can welcome so many great speakers during the full day of this Festival. We are hosting a range of parallel and panel sessions too in the afternoon. Do join the debate to discuss and envision how we can contribute to reimagining and reshaping education in these fast-moving times.”

Why Attend?

• Lead in Sustainability: Elevate your teaching with innovative sustainability tools and practices.
• AI in Education: Learn how AI can be seamlessly integrated into your practice.
• Pioneering Partnership: Celebrate our status as the first UK institution to partner with Sulitest.
• Shape the Future: Influence the direction of sustainable research and interdisciplinary collaboration.
• Network and Collaborate: Connect with like-minded professionals and expand your impact in HE.
• Professional Development: Your participation may contribute towards CPD points, such as CMBE. (Certified Management & Business Educator)

Who should attend? This event is specially designed for HE educators, faculty, and professionals who are passionate about adopting sustainable education practices and utilizing AI tools in their teaching, research and HE sector work.

Register now for free! Don’t miss out on this opportunity to be part of a community that’s setting the standard for sustainability and AI in education. Book your in-person, full-day ticket (10:00 to 17:30) to network, learn, and contribute to the future of HE. Access to all guest speaker talks, refreshments, Q&A and discussion with Sophia, the first robot citizen of the world, parallel session activities, lunch and drinks reception.

LOCATION Jubilee Building, University of Sussex, BN1 9SL

Be at the forefront of sustainable education. Join us at the Festival of SustAInable Education.

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