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Research

Knowledge exchange and impact partnerships

Turning research into practice through collaboration with universities, industry, and policymakers.

Our offer

We provide short courses, leadership workshops, and tailored consultancy programmes designed to support responsible AI adoption across sectors. All programmes are grounded in academic research, policy expertise, and real-world application.

We work closely with leadership teams to design practical, scalable, and evidence-based AI strategies aligned with organisational goals.


Our approach

Our work is grounded in three principles.

  1. Research-led: all programmes are informed by cutting-edge academic research in AI, education, and digital transformation.
  2. Practical and applied: we focus on real-world implementation, not theory alone - ensuring immediate organisational value.
  3. Responsible and ethical: we prioritise safeguarding, inclusion, transparency, and compliance in all AI adoption strategies.

Delivery formats

We offer flexible delivery models to suit organisational needs:

  • on site workshops
  • online live delivery
  • blended programmes (pre-brief + workshop)
  • bespoke consultancy engagements.

Why work with us

Our training and consultancy programmes are delivered by experts in AI, education, digital innovation, and policy, and are embedded within a university-wide research centre focused on responsible AI in education and future learning systems.
This ensures all programmes are:

  • evidence-based
  • policy-relevant
  • continuously updated with emerging research
  • connected to global academic and industry networks.

Enquiries and bookings

To discuss training, consultancy, or bespoke programmes, please contact the Centre team


Professional development

The AI Resilient Learner

A Teesside University-wide undergraduate module designed to develop students’ intellectual agency, cognitive fitness, and practical wisdom in an AI-enabled world, delivered to undergraduate students across all disciplines and years of study.

Philosophy and Professional Practice of AI

A postgraduate module exploring the philosophical and professional implications of AI, examining how intelligent systems reshape knowledge, responsibility, and decision-making across disciplines. Students critically engage with questions of trust, fairness, accountability, and sustainability in AI-enabled systems, developing the abiity to interrogate how and when such technologies should be used in professional contexts.

AI Resilience Digital Badging Programme

Build your confidence and capability in using AI effectively and responsibly and gain a recognised digital badge for your achievement.


Training and consultancy

Responsible AI in education, public sector and business practice

We translate cutting-edge research in AI, education, and digital transformation into practical training and consultancy that helps organisations adopt artificial intelligence safely, strategically, and effectively. Our programmes bridge the gap between research and real-world implementation, supporting schools, colleges, universities, SMEs, and regional organisations to harness AI with confidence, clarity, and governance.

Responsible AI in education: leadership

A four-hour workshop for schools, colleges, and multi-academy trusts.
Designed to support education leaders in adopting AI safely and strategically, strengthening responsible practice and enhancing student learning and digital literacy in an AI-enabled world.

Outcomes include:

  • clear understanding of AI in education and its implications
  • practical GDPR-aligned risk framework
  • AI tool selection and procurement guidance
  • staff capability and training strategies
  • draft or strengthened responsible AI policy
  • confidence in communicating AI strategy to stakeholders.

Responsible AI for SMEs and regional businesses

A three-hour practical workshop for business leaders exploring structured AI adoption. Designed to move organisations from experimentation to value-driven, compliant AI implementation.

Outcomes include:

  • identification of high-value AI use cases
  • SME-focused risk and compliance framework
  • step-by-step AI implementation roadmap
  • vendor and AI tool evaluation guidance
  • workforce upskilling strategy
  • draft internal AI usage policy.

Bespoke consultancy and strategic support

For organisations requiring deeper engagement, we offer tailored consultancy services. This includes:

  • AI strategy development
  • institutional or organisational AI governance frameworks
  • policy design and implementation support
  • pilot project design and evaluation
  • digital transformation advisory
  • research-informed impact evaluation.

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