AI Event Series 2025
In 2025, we are excited to announce the launch of two AI Series from Danny Mirza; Beyond the Buzz: Generative AI X HE (Mini-Series) and The AI Academy: Generative AI Workshops. Whether you’re curious about the basics or ready to take your AI game to the next level, this series has got you covered.
In this webpage, you will find a brief description of each event. You can find out further detail on each session within these series by clicking into each session.
Generative AI is rapidly transforming higher education, offering new ways to enhance learning, teaching, and administrative processes. From creating personalised learning experiences to streamlining operational tasks, it’s reshaping how institutions support students and staff. But alongside the opportunities come challenges—questions about ethics, governance, and the best ways to integrate these powerful tools into the sector. Understanding its potential and pitfalls is key to harnessing AI responsibly and effectively in universities.
What you’ll gain from this series:
- Vital perspectives on how AI is reshaping our sector
- Practical skills and knowledge that is essential for raising your profile in the modern HE sector
- Essential tips and tools to take back to your team.
- Tailored advice in our workshops for senior leaders, middle managers, or student-facing professionals
- Expert guidance from renowned AI leader Danny Mirza 👉🏾
- An ignited passion and appreciation for using AI
Beyond the Buzz: Generative AI X HE (mini-series)
AI in HE: Past, Present and the Future
Location: Online
Date: Wednesday, 22 January 2025
Time: 12:00-13:00
Price: £15.00+VAT for AHEP ‘Associate’, ‘Member’, ‘Accredited’ and ‘Fellow’ with a charge of £30.00+VAT for Intro to AHEP and non-members.
About this session: This webinar introduces the transformative potential of Generative AI for professional services staff in Higher Education (HE). It explores how Generative AI is redefining workflows, improving efficiency, and enabling staff to achieve more impactful outcomes.
Does Generative AI really help? Latest Research on Generative AI and work productivity
Location: Online
Date: Wednesday, 5 February 2025
Time: 12:00-13:00
Price: £15.00+VAT for AHEP ‘Associate’, ‘Member’, ‘Accredited’ and ‘Fellow’ with a charge of £30.00+VAT for Intro to AHEP and non-members.
About this session: This webinar explores the latest research on Generative AI and its impact on work productivity, specifically for professional services staff in Higher Education (HE). With growing interest in how AI tools can streamline workflows and drive efficiency, this session provides an evidence-based overview of what’s working, what’s not, and the potential implications for the sector.
Responsible AI Adoption, Ethics and Governance in Higher Education
Location: Online
Date: Wednesday, 12 February 2025
Time: 12:00-13:00
Price: £15.00+VAT for AHEP ‘Associate’, ‘Member’, ‘Accredited’ and ‘Fellow’ with a charge of £30.00+VAT for Intro to AHEP and non-members.
About this session: This webinar explores the critical aspects of responsible AI adoption, focusing on ethics and governance within the context of Higher Education (HE). As institutions increasingly integrate AI technologies into their operations, it is essential to address how these tools can be implemented in a way that upholds trust, fairness, and accountability.
AI and Neurodiversity Empowering Diverse Minds in Higher Education
Location: Online
Date: Thursday, 27 February 2025
Time: 12:00-13:00
Price: £15.00+VAT for AHEP ‘Associate’, ‘Member’, ‘Accredited’ and ‘Fellow’ with a charge of £30.00+VAT for Intro to AHEP and non-members.
About this session: This webinar explores the transformative role of Generative AI in supporting neurodivergent individuals within Higher Education (HE). By showcasing case studies from around the world, the session highlights how AI is being implemented to empower neurodivergent students and staff, addressing their unique challenges and amplifying their strengths.
The AI Academy: Generative AI Workshops
How to use Generative AI as a Senior Leader in Higher Education
Location: Online
Date: Tuesday, 11 March 2025
Time: 10:00-13:30
Price: £60.00+VAT for AHEP ‘Associate’, ‘Member’, ‘Accredited’ and ‘Fellow’ with a charge of £120+VAT for Intro to AHEP and non-members.
About this session: This half-day workshop provides an in-depth exploration of how senior leaders in Higher Education (HE) can strategically harness the potential of Generative AI to enhance decision-making, optimise workflows, and drive institutional success. Designed to move from foundational understanding to advanced applications, the session offers a comprehensive learning experience tailored to the unique challenges and opportunities faced by senior leaders.
How to use Generative AI as a Middle Manager in Higher Education
Location: Online
Date: Wednesday, 19 March 2025
Time: 10:00-13:30
Price: £60.00+VAT for AHEP ‘Associate’, ‘Member’, ‘Accredited’ and ‘Fellow’ with a charge of £120+VAT for Intro to AHEP and non-members.
About this session: This half-day workshop is designed to empower middle managers across professional services in Higher Education (HE) to integrate Generative AI effectively into their team leadership and operational workflows. Whether you manage teams in marketing, finance, admissions, student support, IT, or other functions, this session offers practical insights into using AI to enhance collaboration, productivity, and decision-making.
How to use Generative AI as a Student Facing Professional
Location: Online
Date: Wednesday, 26 March 2025
Time: 10:00-13:30
Price: £60.00+VAT for AHEP ‘Associate’, ‘Member’, ‘Accredited’ and ‘Fellow’ with a charge of £120+VAT for Intro to AHEP and non-members.
About this session: This half-day workshop is tailored for student-facing professionals in Higher Education (HE), spanning admissions, reception, customer service, student unions, careers services, wellbeing teams, finance, and more. The session provides practical insights into how Generative AI can enhance interactions, improve efficiency, and support the diverse needs of students across various functions.
These sessions will be hosted by:
Danny Mirza
Lead Consultant (Talent Team) at Coventry University (London Hub)
About Danny
Danny is the Lead Consultant of the Talent Team at Coventry University (London Hub) and a tech-savvy professional in the UK Higher Education (HE) sector, renowned for leveraging innovative technologies like Generative AI (GenAI) tools and applications to drive progress across the sector. With a strong background in career branding, marketing, and engagement, Danny has expanded his expertise to encompass all professional services in HE, academics, and students, ensuring that his work resonates across the entire sector.
Known as “The AI Guy” in the HE space, Danny has delivered impactful webinars and sessions for over 23 UK universities, addressing the transformative potential of GenAI in workflows, decision-making, and student experiences. His influence extends internationally, with workshops for Research Impact Canada (RIC) and the Careers Industry Council of Australia (CICA). Danny’s thought leadership in applying GenAI for HE operations and academic practice, positions him as one of the leading voices in the field, both in the UK and globally. Danny’s exceptional contributions have been recognised with accolades such as the Employability Enhancement Award at London South Bank University, and he was the winner of the Professional Services Staff Member of the Year award at UON. Additionally, he was a finalist for Outstanding Newcomer at the AGCAS Annual Awards and Content Marketer of the Year at the Higher Education Marketing Awards 2023. Last year, he was shortlisted for the UK Career Development Awards 2024 by CDI under the research by a career development professional category. Recently, he was invited to speak about the Generative AI landscape in UK HE sector, at The PIE Live North America.
If you have any questions, please do not hesitate to get in touch with us on events@ahep.ac.uk. We look forward to welcoming you to this series.