Call for presenters and attendees: Oxford Brookes Staff Artificial Intelligence Showcase

Whether you’ve got something to share or simply want to see what’s possible, this event is your chance to get involved. Read on to find out how you can join the Oxford Brookes Staff AI Showcase.

What’s it about?

This is a relaxed, informal in-person event (Headington campus, Wednesday 16 July, 10.00am to 1.30pm) for academic and professional services staff to:

• Demystify AI through practical, real-world examples.
• Share how you're using AI to boost productivity, learning, or accessibility.
• Inspire others to try out AI in their own work.
• Build a community of AI users across departments.

This is not a technical or an academic conference, just colleagues learning from colleagues (so you do not need references to academic literature).

Get involved in two ways

1. Be a presenter
   Have you found yourself showing colleagues a great AI tool that’s made your work easier or more effective? Why not take it a step further and share it with colleagues across Oxford Brookes? If you’ve been using AI in a way that others could learn from or be inspired by, then this showcase is for you. We're looking for simple, practical demonstrations from staff who want to help others get started or see what's possible. Join us for the Oxford Brookes Staff AI Showcase!
   
   Give a 10-minute live demonstration of up to three different AI tools that you use for things such as:
   • Help your teaching or assessment
   • Improve workflow, writing, or productivity
   • Support inclusion (e.g. dyslexia, EAL learners)
   • Or offer a creative solution others could try
   No slides necessary just show what you use! Demos can be presented live or even pre-recorded as a video. Each talk will be followed by 5 minutes of Q&A. All sessions will be recorded (with your permission) and hosted on a shared staff site. Please find the selection criteria for submissions.
2. Join as an attendee
   Curious about how AI could support your work, but not sure where to start? You’re not alone and this event is for you. Come along as an attendee to see how colleagues across Oxford Brookes are using AI in practical, everyday ways. Whether you’re exploring tools for teaching, admin, or productivity, you’ll leave with fresh ideas and real examples you can try out yourself. No prior experience needed just an interest in learning.

Sign up to present or attend in person

Please complete the short form to register your interest (presenter or attendee). If there is sufficient demand to join this session as a remote attendee, we’ll explore a livestream option. 

Key dates

Deadline for expressions of interest to present: Wednesday 25 June

Final presenter line up announcement: Monday 30 June 

Questions

Contact the organising team at:

• Charlie Simpson charlessimpson@brookes.ac.uk 
• Sam Folley sfolley@brookes.ac.uk 
• Nicola Beer n.beer@brookes.ac.uk 

Let’s explore AI together, see you at the showcase!