Coimbra Group Webinar: AI Transforming Teaching in Higher Education. The UNESCO Frameworks
24 March 2025
Friday 25 April 2025, from 2 to 3.30 pm (CET)
With Francesc Pedró (Director of the UNESCO Institute for Higher Education in Latin America and the Caribbean)
On 25 April, the Inter-Working Group on Artificial Intelligence (AI) will organise the webinar “AI Transforming Teaching in Higher Education”. The event, which will take place between 2 and 3.30pm (CET), will feature keynote speaker Dr. Francesc Pedró, Director of the UNESCO Institute for Higher Education in Latin America and the Caribbean.
This is the second in a series of webinars organised by the Coimbra Group (CG) and its Working Groups, with the aim of presenting different perspectives and experts in the field. The first event took place on 13 March, in which the Equality and Diversity Working Group organised a discussion on “AI in Ethics and Governance”.
This webinar is open to the students, academics and members of staff from CG Universities, and anyone else interested in the broader higher education community – upon prior registration. We aim for an engaging and constructive discussion between the keynote, the respondents and our online audience. Register for this event, here.
AI Transforming Teaching in Higher Education
AI is revolutionising higher education by enabling personalised learning experiences, streamlining administrative processes, and enhancing data-informed decision-making. In this webinar we will look at how generative AI is transforming universities. Drawing on real-world examples – from Ivy Tech’s predictive analytics that identify at-risk students early on, to CSU’s system-wide AI rollout – Dr. Francesc Pedró will delve into how data-driven insights and adaptive platforms enhance teaching, boost retention, and expand access for underserved learners.
During the event, we will also look at the ethical and policy frameworks developed by UNESCO, the importance of global collaboration in shaping these frameworks, and the need for a human-centred view vision for AI.
About the keynote
Dr. Francesc Pedró is the Director of the UNESCO Institute for Higher Education in Latin America and the Caribbean. He has held senior roles at UNESCO Paris, OECD’s Centre for Educational Research and Innovation, Pompeu Fabra University, and Open University of Catalonia.
Dr. Pedró holds a PhD in Comparative Education and focuses on comparative lifelong education policies and technology in education. He has authored influential publications including “Connected Minds,” “Policy Levers for Education 2030,” and “Digital Services for Education in Africa.” His expertise spans higher education, adult learning, and ed tech innovation on a global scale.