The third of our Vulcan Sessions events will look at AI and Creativity.

This event is now fully booked.

What we’ll cover

AI in the fashion industry

In this talk, Jane Mills shares how teaming up with AI has changed not only the way she sees creativity, but also the profound impact that the breakthroughs in the technology has had on her work.

She will provide an in-depth insight into how working with the technology has influenced both her creative outlook and output.

Jane will also talk about how it has revealed the realistic promise of a future where humans and super-smart technology work in creative partnership to achieve hitherto unimaginable outcomes.

About Jane Mills

Jane Mills is the Deputy Head of Subject for Fashion, Textiles, Footwear & Accessories, and Fashion Marketing & Promotion at the University of Northampton.

She is a member of the University’s Study Smart research project studying the adoption of AI and its implications for both staff and students.

She has played a leading role in ensuring the ethical use of the technology within the creative subject areas, including across the full scope of the fashion curriculum.

A brief introduction to Generative AI tools and how to use them for free!

In this talk, David Meechan will share key points from a chapter in a study skills book that he is currently writing for students: ‘Getting started with generative AI’.

He has been working with both academics and students to support their use of AI based tools across their work and study. He believes in promoting an AI-assisted approach over a wholly AI-generated approach to increase AI literacy.

David will explore some key questions around accessing AI tools and introduce several categories of AI tool, exploring cases for their use.

About David Meechan

David Meechan is a Senior Lecturer in Education within the Faculty of Health, Education and Society at the University of Northampton. He has a background in Early Childhood and Primary Education but a keen interest in innovative and technological based approaches to teaching, learning and research.

David’s approach to the use of AI acknowledges the evolving ethical concerns but is also pragmatic. He is part of the University of Northampton’s Steering group on AI and a co-principal investigator on the Study Smart research project at the university.

This event is now fully booked.