Professor Liz Bacon
PROFESSOR LIZ BACON
Principal and Vice-Chancellor
Abertay University
Professor Liz Bacon is Principal and Vice-Chancellor of Abertay University and a leading advocate for the transformative potential of artificial intelligence in education. With a PhD in Artificial Intelligence and a career spanning research, innovation and academic leadership, she has championed the use of emerging technologies to enhance teaching, learning and student engagement. Her research and leadership have focused on AI, technology-enhanced learning and immersive digital environments, exploring how intelligent systems can support personalised learning, skills development and educational innovation. She has led major European research projects and has extensive experience in bridging technological advances with educational practice.
A former President of BCS, The Chartered Institute for IT, Professor Bacon is widely recognised for her contributions to digital education, computing and AI. She works across higher education, industry and policy communities to promote the responsible and effective adoption of artificial intelligence, ensuring that learners and educators can harness its benefits while addressing the ethical and societal challenges it presents.
AI has brought longstanding challenges in assessment to the fore, but it also presents a real opportunity for change. This is an important moment to consider how assessment can evolve to reflect both the knowledge students need and the ways in which they will apply that knowledge in the future. As AI transforms the workplace, the capabilities required of graduates will change substantially. Assessment has an essential role in preparing students for that future while continuing to assure academic standards. I am delighted to join the Advisory Group and contribute to shaping the future of assessment.
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