# Event Details - **Event Name**: Invitation to the launch of the Institute of AI Education (AIE) - **Event Start and End Date**: Wed, 04 Feb, 2026 at 09:30 am – Wed, 04 Feb, 2026 at 04:00 pm - **Event Description**: We are delighted to invite you to the launch of the Institute of AI Education* (AIE) on Wednesday 4th February, 2025.About this EventYork St John University is working in partnership with the AIE and are proud to be hosting this event in our Creative Centre.Your attendance is requested, not only as a guest, but as a like-minded voice committed to transforming how every child in England learns and thrives in an increasingly AI-powered world.This event is an opportunity to discover:An innovative national approach: a research-led Hub and Spoke model, based in York, designed to embed AI literacy and agency within every classroom. For every child, teacher and parentPioneering academic partnership: a doctoral programme in AI literacy education in collaboration with York St John UniversityMeaningful outcomes: AI literacy concepts interwoven throughout the curriculum through active support for teachers, informed with the voice of children and parents, across all StagesCollectively, we’re striving to build a shared ambition for the future of AI literacy education starting initially in the North and then moving nationally and globally. Your ideas, experience and insights are essential in shaping what comes next.The AIE is a work in progress by design. Our launch event invites you to contribute from day one, embedding your insight and experience into a national movement that is shaped by many voices and focused on the future of every child.Workshops:Workshop 1:Title:Liz Birchinall Reader in Education, Programme co-director Primary PGCE, Manchester UniversityAI and teacher training in the University of Manchester primary PGCE programmeThis workshop discussed the emerging themes and recommendations from the first year of a three-year longitudinal research project exploring the integration of AI tools within the University of Manchester primary PGCE programme. The research examined how generative AI technology, specifically TeachMateAI (TMAI), can be responsibly integrated into teacher training. The research draws on perspectives from trainee teachers, Headteachers, mentors in schools and staff who train teachers at the university.Workshop 2:Title:From Theory to Practice: Early Learning from a School-Based AI Literacy PilotThis workshop is delivered by 3 teachers in York primary schools who are participating in the AIE/YSJ research pilot to investigate interweaving AI literacy and critical thinking throughout the existing curriculum.Workshop 3:Title:Lightbulbs and Brick Pigs: The Implications of AI Bias on Governance and LeadershipLed by Victoria HedlundInstitute of AI Education – Launch Event Programme09:30 – 10:30Registration, refreshments and networking10:30 – 10:45Welcome and opening remarksUniversity host10:45 – 11:15Founders’ address: Setting the visionDr Beth Lane and Narinder Gill FCCT, NPQEL – Co-Founders, Institute of AI Education11:15 – 12:00Collaborative session: Listening, insight and shared prioritiesCollective reflection and evidence gathering12:00 – 13:00Lunch and networking13:00 – 14:00Interactive workshopsDeep-dive sessions exploring practice, research and system implications14:15 – 15:00Keynote address – Laura KnightLeading with clarity and purpose in an AI-enabled education system - **Event URL**: https://allevents.in/york/invitation-to-the-launch-of-the-institute-of-ai-education-aie/100001979717817284 - **Event Categories**: workshops, artificial-intelligence - **Interested Audience**: - total_interested_count: 0 ## Ticket Details - **Ticket Price Range**: min: 0, max: 0, currency: GBP ## Event venue details - **city**: York - **state**: EN - **country**: United Kingdom - **location**: Creative Centre - **lat**: 53.96625419999999 - **long**: -1.0828762 - **full address**: Creative Centre, York St John University, York, United Kingdom ## Event gallery - **Alt text**: Invitation to the launch of the Institute of AI Education (AIE) - **Image URL**: https://cdn-az.allevents.in/events2/banners/3a2a4dff28558355f24cfe8a69a633a3bdcc6ae2054bfa22429bda53b12e52fd-rimg-w1200-h801-dcdbd3d5-gmir.jpg?v=1769087857 ## FAQs - **Q**: When and where is Invitation to the launch of the Institute of AI Education (AIE) being held? - **A:** Invitation to the launch of the Institute of AI Education (AIE) takes place on Wed, 04 Feb, 2026 at 09:30 am to Wed, 04 Feb, 2026 at 04:00 pm at Creative Centre, York St John University, York, United Kingdom. - **Q**: Who is organizing Invitation to the launch of the Institute of AI Education (AIE)? - **A:** Invitation to the launch of the Institute of AI Education (AIE) is organized by York St John University. - **Q**: Who is this event for? Is it right for me? - **A:** Invitation to the launch of the Institute of AI Education (AIE) is ideal for curious learners, students, and skill-builders looking to gain hands-on knowledge and practical expertise in a focused, interactive setting. Whether you're a first-time attendee or a longtime enthusiast in York, this event is thoughtfully curated to deliver a standout experience worth every moment. 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