About the AI Academy
Shaping the future of AI at LJMU
The LJMU AI Academy brings together staff, students, researchers and partners from across the University to support the responsible, practical and innovative use of artificial intelligence.
As AI continues to transform education, research and the workplace, the Academy provides a central space for the LJMU community to develop their understanding of AI, access guidance and resources, build new skills and share good practice.
The Academy also supports collaboration across the University, helping to connect AI-related activity and ensure that LJMU's approach continues to develop alongside this rapidly changing technology.
Our purpose
The AI Academy aims to support the LJMU community to use and engage with AI confidently, responsibly and effectively.
The Academy brings together expertise and activity from across the University to:
- build AI knowledge, skills and confidence
- support responsible and ethical approaches to AI
- explore opportunities for AI within teaching, learning and assessment
- support the appropriate use of AI across Professional Services
- encourage AI-related research and innovation
- develop and share guidance, resources and good practice
- support the technology, data and infrastructure required for AI
- encourage collaboration between staff, students, researchers and external partners
As AI technology and its use continue to evolve, the Academy will provide a space where LJMU can respond to emerging opportunities, challenges and developments.
What the AI Academy does
Guidance and resources
Skills and development
Collaboration and good practice
Research and innovation
Our subgroups
The AI Academy is supported by five specialist subgroups, bringing together knowledge and expertise from across LJMU.
Staff development
Supports staff to build the knowledge, confidence and practical skills needed to use AI effectively and responsibly within their roles.
Teaching and learning
Explores how AI can enhance teaching, learning and assessment while supporting students to develop the skills needed for an AI-enabled future.
Ethics and governance
Provides guidance on the responsible, ethical and transparent use of AI, helping to ensure its adoption aligns with university policies, values and good practice.
Data and infrastructure
Focuses on the technology, systems, data and digital infrastructure required to support the secure and effective use of AI across Liverpool John Moores University.
Research and innovation
Supports and promotes AI-related research, collaboration and innovation, connecting expertise from across LJMU and exploring opportunities for external partnerships and real-world impact.
Who the AI Academy is for
The AI Academy is for the whole LJMU community.
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Students
Teaching staff
Professional Services
Researchers
External partners
Get involved
The AI Academy is intended to develop through participation and collaboration from across the LJMU community.
Whether you are exploring AI for the first time, developing an innovative project, conducting AI-related research or have experience that could benefit others, there are opportunities to contribute.
You can:
- attend AI Academy events and training
- share an AI project or example of good practice
- contribute to Academy activities and discussions
- explore opportunities through the Academy's subgroups
- suggest areas where further AI guidance or support is needed
- explore research and collaboration opportunities
- connect with the Academy as an external organisation or partner
Stay connected
Keep up to date with developments from the AI Academy, including new guidance, resources, training, events, research and opportunities from across LJMU.