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About Rebecca Strachan

Rebecca Strachan is Professor of Digital Technology and Education at Northumbria University. Principal Fellow of the UK Higher Education Academy, she has held strategic academic leadership and management experience across three universities. With a keen interest in gender, diversity and STEM, she supports equality of opportunities for all and is a panel member of the national Athena Swan awards. She is also the faculty lead for NUSTEM, a major widening participation programme to engage more young people, particularly females in STEM (www.nustem.uk); and the university lead for the BRIDGE project, aimed at encouraging greater diversity in the construction sector (http://www.bridgeresearch.net).

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Generative AI technology is increasingly shaping the education sector, offering numerous advantages while also raising concerns. This powerful tool can personalize learning experiences, helping students overcome specific challenges, such as supporting those with dyslexia by enhancing spelling and grammar. It also provides tailored solutions in subjects like mathematics, where [...]

The Impact and Application of Generative Artificial Intelligence within Education

Generative AI technology is increasingly shaping the education sector, offering numerous advantages while also raising concerns. This powerful tool can personalize learning experiences, helping students overcome specific challenges, such as supporting those with dyslexia by enhancing spelling and grammar. It also provides tailored solutions in subjects like mathematics, where [...]