Harnessing Agentic AI Safely at the University of Birmingham
AI agents are all the rage and with that has come various stories of agents performing unwanted and consequential actions, diverging from what the user has asked of them. From … Read more
Sustainable AI: Why the “Where” and “How” of our AI Matters
We’ve all heard about the carbon footprint of flying, our diets, our homes, and the cars we drive. But there’s a new sustainability challenge that most of us are engaging … Read more
IT Innovation at the 2026 University Data Conference
The University’s annual data conference took place this February, and it was fantastic to see the IT Innovation team contributing to talks, presentations, and discussions throughout the event. Annual internal … Read more
Build It and They Will… Build It?
The Case for University GenAI API Access If you’ve followed our previous articles, you’ll notice we spend a significant amount of time building non-chat-based Generative AI web applications. Our portfolio … Read more
IT Innovation Team attend Microsoft’s AI Roadshow Event in Oxford
In November, the Innovation Team travelled to Oxford University to attend Microsoft’s “Accelerating Public Sector Impact with Cloud & AI” event. The event brought together voices from Microsoft, local government, healthcare, and academia … Read more
Fast tracking paper processes with AI
Paper is everywhere at the university, from scribbled down notes in a lecture to million-pound contracts being signed. These physical copies are essential for the university to run as smoothly … Read more
Beyond ChatGPT and Gemini: Unlocking the Power of Custom AI Assistants for Our University
We all know Generative AI (GenAI) tools like Microsoft Copilot, Google Gemini, and OpenAI’s ChatGPT are changing how we approach work. Many of us are already using them for a … Read more
Fueling Success: How Data Transforms University Life
University success isn’t just about lectures and labs; it’s also about creating a vibrant campus environment. Good food and drink, offered in welcoming spaces, are absolutely vital. These aren’t just … Read more
Exploring AI for Marking Chemistry Reports
As part of our ongoing exploration of how AI can support teaching and learning, we recently ran a small-scale trial using AI to generate feedback on scientific reports submitted by … Read more
Exploring AI Opportunities at the AI Accelerator Workshop
Recently, I had the privilege of attending a two-day AI Accelerator workshop alongside colleagues from the University of Birmingham (UoB), Microsoft staff, and representatives from other higher education institutions across … Read more