At the Independent Higher Education Nov 26, 2024 event, Session 1A brought together sector experts to examine a pressing question:
“What must we consider when student data drives our analytics and AI strategy?”
Chaired by Rachel Nicholson, the session featured Prof. Dr. Thorsten Fröhlich (LIBF), Sean Ruane (Mind Data), and Matt Lingard (The Tavistock and Portman NHS Foundation Trust), who shared perspectives on using data as both a technological asset and a human-centered responsibility.
Discussion Highlights:
📌 Showcasing institutions that effectively leverage student data to inform AI strategies—highlighting tools and digital solutions that enhance the student journey.
📌 Exploring how data-driven approaches can serve as a force for good, improving student wellbeing, engagement, and overall educational experience.
📌 Addressing the ethics, governance, and skills needed for handling sensitive student data—emphasizing privacy, accountability, and responsible innovation.
Prof. Dr. Thorsten Fröhlich contributed key insights on aligning AI integration with institutional values, focusing on transparency, trust, and the development of staff competencies in data literacy and digital ethics.
This panel reinforced a critical message: in the era of educational AI, student agency and data responsibility must go hand in hand.
