FE/HE NEWS
Inversity and University of Liverpool Maths School join forces
Inversity, the skills startup equipping British students with applied AI skills, has launched a collaboration with University of Liverpool Maths School. Backed by Dr Steve Garnett, former global software leader at the likes of Salesforce and Oracle and now high-profile Liverpudlian philanthropist, the initiative aims to offer local youth high-quality AI education and opportunities.
Through the partnership with the University of Liverpool Maths School, Inversity will provide AI education, real-world skill development challenges, and hiring opportunities to local students aged 14-19. The project will culminate in students tackling three Liverpool-themed challenges set by local organisational leaders through the Inversity platform using their AI expertise, with top performers eligible for awards. Inversity will also offer heavily subsidised AI masterclasses for local teachers until March 2025, and hold a hackathon centred around AI’s role in education for students on 9th November at the University of Liverpool.
Dr James Kuht MBE, CEO and co-founder of Inversity, said: “AI is a powerful tool for addressing society’s most pressing challenges. By equipping Liverpool’s youth with the skills to harness AI responsibly, we’re not just educating students – we’re empowering the next generation of problem-solvers. Our partnership with the University of Liverpool Maths School is a crucial step in democratising AI education and unlocking the technological potential of the Liverpool City Region.”
University of Roehampton and Leiths tackle food teacher shortage
Leiths Education has teamed up with the University of Roehampton to introduce two new national qualifications designed to address the growing shortage of food technology teachers in schools. These qualifications aim to fast-track the recruitment and training of food teachers, responding to an urgent need in the education sector. The number of food technology teachers has steadily declined, with only 3,745 teachers recorded for the 2022-23 academic year - a four percent drop from the previous year and part of a concerning decade- long trend. In March 2024, over 170 Food Technology teaching vacancies were listed on TES, highlighting the demand this new initiative seeks to address.
“This collaboration comes at a critical moment for food education,” said Maria Dunbar, Director of Education at Leiths. “By combining Leiths’ culinary and food teaching expertise with Roehampton’s established leadership in teacher training, we are providing new educators with the skills necessary to deliver engaging and accessible food education to students.”
Set to launch in September 2025, the new PGCE in Food and Nutrition is tailored for degree holders looking to attain Qualified Teacher Status (QTS) and specialise in food and nutrition. In addition, the Level 7 Advanced Certificate, available since September 2024, offers a fast- track option for individuals with relevant qualifications or experience, allowing them to gain specialist skills without immediately needing QTS.
“We’re excited to partner with Leiths Education on this initiative,” said Peter Flew, Associate Pro Vice-Chancellor and Dean of the School of Education: “Food education plays a crucial role in building life skills and promoting health among young people. These qualifications will help ensure that schools have access to well-trained, passionate food teachers, addressing a significant gap in the sector.”
University of Leeds selects Perlego as its digital library partner
Perlego, the digital learning platform providing unlimited access to academic and professional books, has today announced its partnership with the University of Leeds. The Russell Group institution, home to almost 40,000 students, will provide unlimited access to an extensive digital library via Perlego, as new and returning students step into their first semester. The partnership, led by the University of Leeds’ Libraries Access and Acquisitions team, will aim to strengthen academic resources and increase accessibility to higher education, diminishing the cost and time spent seeking physical textbooks. Gauthier Van Malderen, Founder and CEO of Perlego, said: “We’re so proud to partner closely with the university to
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ensure that students have fair access to a wide range of academic resources, all through a platform that’s intuitive and inclusive.” Perlego’s content will seamlessly integrate into the university’s existing library systems, including its reading lists, offering both students and staff access to a user-friendly, comprehensive and ready to use learning tool. Perlego’s all-inclusive access model allows every licence holder at Leeds to explore the vast catalogue of academic texts.
Accessibility and inclusivity is built into every aspect of Perlego’s platform. Its features such as screen reader compatibility, read- aloud functionality, and BeeLine integration for dyslexic readers are designed to support students with additional needs, ensuring equal access to learning materials for all and will be fully available to University of Leeds students.
Elly Cope, Head of Access & Acquisitions, University of Leeds Libraries said: “We are excited to begin our partnership with Perlego for this academic year. We were drawn to their commitment to accessibility; they make it central to the platform and the reading experience both on desktop and their mobile app.”
October 2024
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