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Dr Marie Oldfield, CSci, CStat, FIScT, SFHEA, APAI is delighted to be a keynote speaker at the SPRITE+ 2025 Expert Fellows Meeting , taking place this May at the Radisson Hotel in York .  A limited number of spaces are available, and attendees will...

Dr Marie Oldfield Announced as Keynote Speaker at SPRITE+ 2025 Expert Fellows Meeting! Dr Marie Oldfield CSci, CStat, FIScT, SFHEA, APAI is delighted to be delivering a keynote talk on AI and Ethics at the SPRITE+ 2025 Expert Fellows Meeting, taking place this May at the Radisson Hotel in York. This highlights the ongoing work of Marie and the IST AI Group in driving forward AI research, governance, and best practice. Staying at the forefront of AI, we are committed to shaping discussions around ethics, regulation, and human-AI relationships. This two-day event will bring together leading experts in AI and TIPS (Trust, Identity, Privacy, and Security), providing a unique platform for networking, collaboration, and insightful discussion. Event Highlights: ✅ Keynote talks from Marie Oldfield (AI and Ethics), Andreas Haggman (AI Regulation), and Kanta Dihal (Communicating about AI) ✅ A fireside chat with Dame Wendy Hall ✅ Dinner, drinks, and dedicated networking time ✅ A chance to submit a fast-track application for Expert Fellow status Event Details: 📅 Dates: 6th–7th May 2025 📍 Location: Radisson Hotel, York Read our blog here: https://lnkd.in/e8MpWZs5 #AI #Ethics #Regulation #Networking #ExpertFellows #SPRITEPlus #ArtificialIntelligence

In a recent feature-length episode on ‘ Technically Edinburgh ‘, Charli and Lee from the University of Edinburgh had the pleasure of speaking with IST Fellow – Laurence Dawkins-Hall, a distinguished laboratory technician, professional registration...

Thinking About Professional Registration? --> Here's Why You Should! Have you considered professional registration as a technician? Whether you're looking to enhance your career, gain recognition, or expand your professional network, registration could be the next step for you! In the latest feature-length episode on 'Technically Edinburgh', Charli and Lee chat with IST Fellow Laurence Dawkins-Hall B.Sc. CBiol, CSci, FIScT, FRSB, a professional registration assessor and mentor for the Science Council. Laurence shares his insights on: ✅ What professional registration is and why it matters ✅ The career benefits of becoming registered ✅ How universities can support your application Laurence, a Lifetime Achievement Award winner from Lab Innovations, also gives practical advice on getting started with your application! 📢 Read the full blog post here: https://lnkd.in/ehmrdGDV #Technicians #ProfessionalRegistration #CareerDevelopment #ScienceCouncil #LabInnovations

Is the growing use of AI in recruitment and the workplace worrying you? Join the Academic Speakers Bureau (ASB) on 19th March on Zoom as they navigate AI, Bias and Ethics with top academic speakers, including our very own IST Fellow and AI Special Interest Group Chair, Dr Marie Oldfield CSci, CStat, FIScT, SFHEA, APAI. 📅 Date: 19th March 2025 (Wednesday)  🕛Time: 12pm to 1pm GMT (on Zoom) 📌Register here for free: https://lnkd.in/eJ6urCFP Like what you hear? The ASB Taster Talks are the perfect place to find new speakers for conferences, staff development and company events. Feel free to forward the invite to your friends and connections! #OnlineEvent #AI #AIEthics #AIBias #Career #Recruitment #ArtificialIntelligence

What is an LLM, and how do you evaluate one? LLM stands for Large Language Model - a type of AI trained on massive amounts of text data to understand and generate human-like language. It can write essays, code, answer questions, and even hold conversations. But not all LLMs are created equal. When evaluating an LLM, one of the most important factors is alignment - how well the model’s outputs match human intent, accuracy, and ethical considerations. A powerful model that generates incorrect or biased responses isn’t truly useful. Other key factors include: ✅ Accuracy – Does it provide correct and reliable information? ✅ Adaptability – Can it handle specific domains or tasks effectively? ✅ Efficiency – How fast and cost-effective is it? ✅ Safety & Bias Mitigation – Does it avoid harmful or misleading outputs? As LLMs continue to evolve, their real-world impact depends not just on their size but on how well they align with our needs. What do you think is the most critical factor in LLM evaluation? #AI #LLM #MachineLearning #ArtificialIntelligence

Celebrating International Women’s Day! Today, we join the global celebration of International Women’s Day by honouring the incredible women in technology and innovation who continue to inspire and lead change. At IST, we are proud to foster an inclusive environment where women not only thrive but also lead some of the most transformative projects in the industry. To the trailblazing women who make our teams stronger, our solutions smarter, and our work more impactful, thank you. Your vision and dedication inspire us every day! Let’s continue to break barriers, celebrate diversity, and empower each other to reach new heights. Here's to #WomenInTech and to the future we are building together. 🌍💡 #IWD2025 #WomenInTech #EmpowerWomen #Inclusion #Innovation #InternationalWomensDay

An excellent collaboration project putting technicians at the heart of professional opportunities and progress. Well done National Technician Development Centre and well done to all involved 👏👏👏

There's still time to sign up for the Science Council Lunch & Learn webinars taking place during British Science Week and Healthcare Science Week! During the week of celebrations, they are hosting four free online webinars: 📅Mon 10 March, 12:00-13:00 Discover how environmental science brings together multiple disciplines to understand nature and tackle environmental challenges. 📅Tue 11 March, 12:00-13:00 Focus on the ups and downs of life and research and how work in digital pathology is now particularly relevant with the emergence of AI. 📅Wed 12 March, 12:00-13:00 Learn how forensic hydrology applies water science to solve legal and criminal cases. 📅Thu 13 March, 12:00-13:00 Learn about the responsible handover of AI and the ways to empower everyone involved in AI to ask good questions before adopting new AI tools. Register for the sessions now: https://lnkd.in/eUpegDa7 #BSW25 #smashingstereotypes | British Science Association

A must attend event with IST Fellow Laurence Dawkins-Hall B.Sc. CBiol, CSci, FIScT, FRSB Make sure to register for the next National Technician Development Centre TechMeet taking place in 10 days!