Centre for Future Facing Learning and AI in Higher Education
The Centre for Future Facing Learning and AI in Higher Education is a 海角直播-wide research hub advancing responsible artificial intelligence, data-driven innovation, and Education 5.0. We bring together interdisciplinary expertise to transform how learning is designed, delivered, and experienced in higher education and beyond. We focus on building ethical, inclusive, and human-centred AI systems that enhance learning, improve student success, and shape the future of global education. We foster a vibrant interdisciplinary research environment that connects technical innovation with educational practice and policy impact.
Vision
To shape the future of learning, teaching, and assessments in the age of AI by advancing responsible, human-centred, and evidence-informed innovation that transforms how people learn, teach, and make decisions.
We envision education that is:
- personalised and adaptive, enabling meaningful learning for every learner
- ethically-grounded and socially-responsible, ensuring trust, fairness, and accountability in AI systems
- inclusive and accessible, reducing barriers and widening participation in education
- enhanced by artificial intelligence, where technology supports, not replaces, human judgment and connection
- driven by research and global collaboration, translating evidence into real-world educational impact.
Mission
We advance interdisciplinary pedagogic research at the intersection of the future of education, learning, and AI, translating innovation into real-world impact on learning, teaching, and education policy.
Our work positions us as an emerging global leader in responsible AI in education, shaping the future of:
- higher education transformation
- education policy and governance
- digital learning innovation
- ethical AI in education systems.
Multidisciplinary research and innovation
Collaborative research across AI, education, and digital transformation addressing real-world challenges in learning and teaching.
Find out moreEvents, conferences and policy engagement
We host a programme of international events that bring together researchers, educators, policymakers, and industry leaders to shape global conversations on AI in education and the future of learning.
Find out moreKnowledge exchange and impact partnerships
Turning research into practice through collaboration with universities, industry, and policymakers.
Find out moreDoctoral research and early career development
Supporting PhD and early career researchers working at the forefront of AI, education, and digital innovation.
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Expertise
Through our research activities we aim to deliver measurable benefits across education systems, policy, and society. We aim to:
- improve student engagement, progression, and attainment
- inform national and international education policy on AI
- support universities in adopting responsible AI strategies
- advance inclusive and equitable digital learning environments
- contribute evidence-based solutions to global education challenges
- contribute to high-impact research outputs, policy engagement, and transformative educational practice.
Global collaboration and partnerships
We collaborate with international partners across academia, government, industry, and the wider research and innovation ecosystem, including:
- international universities and research institutes
- government and education policymakers
- edtech companies and AI developers
- multidisciplinary research networks.
We welcome strategic partnerships that advance funded research, pilot studies, and applied innovation in the future of learning and AI.
Partner with us
We are actively seeking collaboration on:
- co-developing funded research projects
- contributing to global policy and practice debates
- advancing ethical and inclusive education technologies
- designing and evaluating real-world implementation studies
- PhD and postdoctoral research collaborations
- industry and policy engagement initiatives.
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Leadership team
Professor Chrisina Jayne
Pro Vice-Chancellor Global Engagement and Partnerships
Dr Ann Thanaraj
Associate Professor of Learning and Teaching & Head of Digital and AI Innovations
Paul Durston
Digital Innovation Manager
Supported by a cross-University team of academic researchers, practitioners, industry leads and postgraduate researchers