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We are delighted to announce Brunel University London will join the University of London federation from 1 October 2024, in a move that will strengthen the federation and open up new opportunities for collaboration between universities in London.    The University of London is a unique federation of 17 independent higher education institutions, delivering world-leading education and research. The University of London federation represents one of the largest and most diverse student bodies in the world, with more than 250,000 students from 190 countries. Collectively, federation member universities employ over 50,000 staff.      Federation members collaborate on a range of initiatives including transnational education programmes, online learning, research and knowledge exchange. Students and staff from federation member institutions enjoy a range of benefits including membership of Senate House Library; access to student study spaces; inter-collegiate accommodation services; opportunities to collaborate with the School of Advanced Study, University of London (SAS), the The University of London Institute in Paris and the Centre for Online and Distance Education, University of London (CODE).      The addition of Brunel to the federation will create new opportunities for collaboration with both the central University of London and with other federation members on research, teaching and distance learning programmes. Brunel’s position as an anchor institution in west London will help expand and deepen the federation’s engagement with local communities across the capital.    Full story: https://lnkd.in/eqJW2tse

This is Nimra's story about her experience as a student with TMUC Karachi 😍 Hear from the fantastic superstars involved in our #TheWorldClass campaign! Find out more: https://lnkd.in/e7BTqwMS TMUC Pakistan

𝐖𝐡𝐨 𝐢𝐧𝐯𝐞𝐧𝐭𝐞𝐝 𝐭𝐡𝐞 𝐦𝐞𝐦𝐞? Learn more about the fascinating life and work of Aby Warburg, whose extraordinary art collection includes famed occultist Aleister Crowley's painted tarot cards, Elizabeth David's cookery books with her own annotations and hand-written comments, as well as notes given from Albert Einstein to Warburg himself. The art collection resides in the Warburg Institute, part of the School, which is due to reopen this autumn on October 1, following an extensive renovation to open the institute and its treasures to the wider public. As the director of the Warburg Institute, Bill Sherman, said: "It was a lovely club before, but we want to make it more active, with free exhibitions as well as tours, classes and a lecture programme." #Art #ArtHistory #meme #tarot Read more: https://bit.ly/4dzxoau

Exciting news! Online, distance and flexible learning students based in or visiting the UK now have free access to a wide range of university and research libraries. Read the full story: https://bit.ly/3T4MPz9 #UoLCommunity #StudentLifeUoL

Happy #KrishnaJanmashtami to all our students and #UoLCommunity celebrating around the world today from all of us at the University of London. We hope you have a joyous day! #StudentLifeUoL

Weekend read: The story behind ‘Keep Calm and Carry On’. The poster's fascinating history began at Senate House where it was issued through the Ministry of Defence during the Second World War. Senate House was the Ministry of Information's headquarters in London during World War II. It’s hard to believe that a wartime slogan from 1939, which was never seen by the public, re-emerged 75 years later and is being used to sell everything from mugs to flight bags and baby clothes. Where did it come from? ‘Keep Calm and Carry On’ was one of three key messages created by Britain’s wartime propaganda department, the Ministry of Information, made famous as the Ministry of Truth in George Orwell’s novel, 1984. The now-ubiquitous ‘Keep Calm and Carry On’ phrase was chosen for its clear message of ‘sober restraint’ and was coined by the shadow Ministry of Information at some point between 27 June and 6 July 1939. It was one of a series of three posters that would be issued in the event of war (the others read ‘Your Courage, Your Cheerfulness, Your Resolution; Will Bring Us Victory’ and ‘Freedom is in Peril; Defend it with all Your Might’). The ‘Keep Calm’ design was never officially issued and only a very small number of originals have survived to the present day. 2.45 million posters displaying it were printed, only to be pulped and recycled in 1940 to help the British government deal with a serious paper shortage. It wasn’t until a copy was discovered in a bookshop in Northumberland in 2000, and reproductions of it began to be sold a year later, that its fame was established. Find out more: https://bit.ly/3Aw1udx

We are excited for the upcoming Transnational Education Conference 2024 with Universities UK International. This year's edition of Transnational Education Conference promises to build on the progress of last year's conference and set the stage once more for the discussions that matter most to those driving innovation in transnational education (TNE). With TNE occupying an increasingly prominent role in the thinking of institutions, the conference will offer the perfect opportunity to expand your thinking on the topic with exciting breakout tracks, keynote addresses from prominent thinkers and extended networking opportunities for all attendees. This conference is open to all with an interest in this topic, however will be particularly useful for staff who have responsibility for or play a part in delivering transnational education When: 8 - 9 October 2024, 12:30pm - 5:00pm (BST) Where: Senate House University of London, Malet St, London WC1E 7HU Register here: https://lnkd.in/eudPdxfp #TNE2024

Please note that the University of London will be closed on Monday 26 August 2024, due to a national holiday in the UK. We will answer all queries as soon as possible when the University reopens. We hope you have a lovely weekend! #StudentLifeUoL

Need something interesting to read during the upcoming bank holiday? 💡 The History of the University of London. The University of London is unlike many other universities. Our commitment to widening access has shaped our history, from our foundation to the present day. ‘The People’s University’ The University of London was established by Royal Charter in 1836 for the public benefit and is recognised globally. Throughout our long history, the University has offered access to a wide range of academic opportunities. As a world leader in higher education, the University has pioneered change in the sector. Established as a secular alternative to Oxford and Cambridge, the only two other English universities at the time, we became the first to explicitly exclude religious qualification as an entry requirement. We were the first university to admit students regardless of their gender, race or religion, the first to admit women to degree programmes and, in 1865, the first to give students the opportunity to study wherever they are, providing access to higher education across the globe. For almost 200 years, we have improved the lives of millions of people around the world through our unique approach to education. In 1858, Charles Dickens’ magazine, All the Year Round, coined the term 'The People’s University', which would “extend her hand even to the young shoemaker who studies in his garret.” The birthplace of long distance learning In 1858 we became the birthplace of long-distance learning, allowing students to study for degrees outside of London, spreading higher education across the globe. We also introduced many new subjects into university education, including modern languages and laboratory science. We were the first to give external students the opportunity to continue to earn a living while studying and to study privately and take exams without coming to London. Find out more: https://bit.ly/3t7IrlE

𝗪𝗵𝗮𝘁 𝗮𝗿𝗲 𝘁𝗵𝗲 𝗿𝗶𝘀𝗸𝘀 𝗼𝗳 '𝗰𝗼𝗻𝘀𝗰𝗶𝗼𝘂𝘀' 𝗔𝗜?    The 2023 Expert Survey on Progress in AI revealed that most computer scientists predict that general human-level intelligence AI could be achieved by 2047, raising questions about the ethical and social implications of such hypothetical systems.     Now, new research argues that achieving 'conscious' artificial intelligence may not be desirable, and instead proposes a different approach to the development of AI.     Aside from potentially catastrophic consequences for humanity's survival, as imagined by popular and enduring films like Terminator, artificial general intelligence may be difficult to regulate, damaging to the environment, and unethical.     In their paper, ‘Developing Shared Awareness Across Domain-Specific AI: An Alternative to Domain-General Intelligence and Artificial Consciousness,’ a team of researchers from leading European institutions present a compelling case for a paradigm shift in AI development.    The team, including lead author Dr Ophelia Deroy from the Institute of Philosophy at School of Advanced Study, University of London, argue that the future of AI need not lie in achieving human-level intelligence, but in developing highly specialised systems that excel in specific tasks.    “This view shifts the spotlight away from the current frenzy surrounding large language models (LLMs) and towards a more pragmatic application of AI,” said lead author and philosopher Dr Ophelia Deroy.     “Take robotics, for instance. Deploying a range of specialised robots for logistics – some handling small objects, others managing large ones –  is more cost-effective, flexible and efficient. What we are saying is that the same model can apply in healthcare. Distinct systems specialising in diagnostics, treatment recommendations, and care monitoring can interact seamlessly without the need for a general ‘AI doctor’”.     Read more about the research: https://lnkd.in/d5SRC-sk     Photo credit: Terminatovi4    #AI #ArtificialIntelligence #human #conscious