Swinburne AI in Education Podcast
Swinburne AI in Education Podcast
Podcast Description
Swinburne's first AI in Education podcast deep dives into the latest advancements in AI in Higher Education, hosted by Rowena Ulbrick, Academic Director Digital Literacies. The podcast features insights from pioneers in AI research from Professor Ruth Bridgstock, Dr. Katya Pechenkina, and Dr. Jeremy Nguyen. Discover how the sector has embraced AI over the past year, the evolving challenges, and the promising potential of AI for learning. Tune in to understand how AI is being integrated into learning and teaching, aligning with industry practices, and shaping the future of education.
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Content Themes
The podcast explores themes such as the integration of AI in learning environments, challenges faced by educators and students, and industry alignment with educational practices. Specific episodes include discussions about the insights from AI research pioneers and students’ expectations of learning with Generative AI, exemplified in episodes like 'Looking back at AI over 2024' and 'Hearts and Minds of Students - Learning with AI in 2025'.
The AI in Education Podcast focuses on the transformative impact of Generative AI (GenAI) in Higher Education. We explore how GenAI is revolutionising academic research, teaching methodologies, the student experience and collaboration with industry. Our discussions aim to provide valuable insights for educators, researchers, and students alike, helping them navigate and leverage the advancements in AI technology to enhance their academic experience.
How can universities move beyond experimentation with generative AI to a clear, institution-wide strategy? In this episode of Swinburne’s AI in Education podcast, host Rowena Ulbrick is joined by Dr. Melissa Vito (Vice Provost of Academic Innovation), Dr. Claudia Arcolin, Dr. Drew Stephen, and Dr. Rita Mitra from the University of Texas at San Antonio (UTSA) to explore how one university is scaling AI adoption across learning and teaching.
Together, they unpack UTSA’s strategic approach to generative AI, including the principles driving their work, the creation of AI Academic Ambassador roles, and the practical steps required to build capability across diverse disciplines.
The conversation dives into what it takes to translate strategy into everyday teaching and assessment, the challenges educators face, and the importance of involving students as active partners in shaping responsible AI use.
Whether you’re a university leader, educator, or learning designer, this episode offers insights into balancing innovation with integrity, and how collaboration across academic and professional teams can unlock AI’s potential to enhance student learning and success.
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