Students from Tewkesbury Academy recently took part in the CyberFirst south west AI Symposium, the first event in a new series launched by CyberFirst south west.
The symposium took place at SGS Berkeley Green UTC and brought together schools, universities, and industry experts to explore the rapidly evolving world of artificial intelligence.
During the visit, students attended fascinating talks from leading institutions and organisations, including the University of Gloucestershire on Cyber Security in Medical Implants, the University of the West of England on AI in Cyber Defence, and Gate One, who explored innovative uses of AI in sport, homework, and policing.
In the afternoon, students took part in a range of interactive workshops delivered by industry partners.
Activities included spotting and generating AI images, building and programming attachments for AI-powered LEGO robots, and learning how police forces are using AI technology to help solve crimes.
Students participated enthusiastically throughout the day and left the event inspired, with fresh ideas about the potential applications of AI and career pathways that may not even exist yet. They were a real credit to Tewkesbury Academy.
Tom Lakin, Lead Teacher in Computing and IT, said: “It was fantastic to see our students so engaged with the possibilities of AI.
“Events like this help them understand not only how technology shapes our world today but also how they can be part of creating the innovations of tomorrow.”
