Liverpool John Moores University launches AI Academy to 'free up staff time'
The training aims to help LJMU staff use AI to reduce time spent on manual administrative tasks.
Liverpool John Moores University (LJMU) has launched an ‘AI Academy’ to help ‘free up staff time’.
In partnership with upskilling platform Multiverse, training will be delivered to 134 members of staff from across the whole university, from academics to professional services staff working at all levels and in all aspects of the university community.
Multiverse says the academy will help LJMU staff use AI to reduce time spent on manual administrative tasks, strengthen data handling capabilities, improve financial resilience and build a consistent, institution-wide approach to responsible AI use.
The learners are expected to save up to 4.5 hours each week with AI speeding up the likes of note-taking, triage, and document preparation, and allowing more time for higher-value activities, including student support, teaching, research, and writing.
LJMU Vice-Chancellor, Professor Mark Power said: “Our partnership with Multiverse is the key to building confidence in our staff and refocusing time and resources on what matters most – our students.
“Our priority is delivering outstanding teaching and learning to support our students in achieving their ambitions and aspirations. Every one of our staff is crucial to that aim and it’s important that we can realise the benefits of AI across the institution.
“I look forward to seeing how our AI pioneers progress and apply their knowledge during the course of this programme.”