Want to work smarter, not harder? Join two upcoming AI workshops – one that focuses on solving real-world challenges and the other on utilising Microsoft Copilot to boost your everyday efficiency.
Design Thinking Meets AI: Your Future Skills Start Here
Wednesday, 13 August 2025
According to the World Economic Forum, creative thinking, analytical thinking, and AI literacy are among the top five skills employers are seeking in 2025. Are you ready?
Join us for an exciting, hands-on workshop that blends design thinking, artificial intelligence, and data analytics to solve real-world challenges. Facilitated by Dr Bruno Pereira and Dr Ehsan Abedin (College of Business, Government and Law), in collaboration with Elen Cuna from the New Venture Institute, this session offers a practical, team-based experience using cutting-edge tools to generate bold, user-focused solutions.
Whether you’re driven by innovation, future career skills, or the power of AI in decision-making, this is your chance to learn by doing.
Register here: Innovate, Design and Lead in the Era of Artificial Intelligence – Eventbrite
Exciting New Workshop for Professional Staff
AI for Productivity (Microsoft Teams) – Tuesday, 23 September 2025
Want to work smarter, not harder? Discover how Microsoft Copilot can help save you time and boost your efficiency across everyday tasks.
Join this hands-on 90-minute session to:
- See live demos of Copilot in action across real business scenarios
- Learn a simple, repeatable prompt structure to get clear, useful results
- Build your confidence using AI — no tech background needed!
What you’ll walk away with:
- A better understanding of generative AI and how it works
- A framework for writing effective prompts
- Practical ideas for using Copilot chat to support your role
- Awareness of AI risks and how to manage them
The course is accessed via the Staff Learning Portal.