Digital Innovators Programme
Are you a student in Guernsey with a passion for Tech?
Are you ready to step into the forefront of innovation? Whether you are aiming to study Computer Science at University, kickstart your career in the Digital Sector or fuel your passion for technology, then this course is for you. Taking place over six 1-hour virtual sessions the course will see students take a deep dive into the topic of Artificial Intelligence with leading tutors from University College London.
We are pleased to be offered a limited set of fully funded placements for this course as part of this years Digital Innovators Programme which is kindly powered by First Central Group.
The programme will consist of six 1-hour extra-curricular virtual learning sessions taking place at the Digital Greenhouse at 4:15pm. Students will also be able to join from home or school. The full schedule of topics and dates can be found below.
Session Topic |
Tutor |
Date |
Introduction to AI revolution |
Prof Philip Treleaven |
25th Jan 2024 |
Harnessing AI in the workplace |
Tim Barnes |
1st Feb 2024 |
Fundamentals for using AI tools for education |
Jean R Bott |
8th Feb 2024 |
Ethics of AI usage |
Dr E M (TBC) |
29th Feb 2024 |
Further use of AI tools for education and future careers |
Prof M M (TBC) |
13th Mar 2024 |
AI and the future of work |
Dr Dan Brown |
13th Mar 2024 |
Student Summit
We are pleased to announce the Digital Innovators Student Summit taking place on Wednesday 13th March 2024 at the Digital Greenhouse. This summit is open to all students looking to further their understanding of AI and how it is changing the future of work.
Applications are now closed for the 2024 Digital Innovators Programme
The Digital Innovator Programme sees over 150 post-14 students taking part annually, from across the islands schools and colleges developing key creative problem solving, tech and entrepreneurial skills.
“We’re proud to power the Digital Greenhouse’s Digital Innovators Programme. The programme invites students to tackle a skills problem statement using technology-based solutions. Our students are the island’s future, so it’s important we provide them with opportunities to engage with digital technologies.”
John Davison, Chief Information Officer at First Central Insurance & Technology Group