AI skills development for staff and students

We are committed to embracing AI technology at York by innovating, collaborating and taking advantage of the opportunities it presents.

We want all staff and students to have the opportunity to develop their knowledge and skills when using AI to support their work and learning. This page provides information on the training and support available within the University as well as externally recommended courses and videos.

Introductory information and training for those starting out with AI

Introducing AI and its uses

The Academic and Digital Skills team in Library, Learning, Archives and Wellbeing offer a number of skills guides and online resources. Generative AI: a practical guide will be helpful to anyone starting their AI journey.

On that guide you'll also find the full list of AI-related skills workshops, including:

Introductory workshops aimed at staff, students, and researchers
How to use the generative AI tools available at York
AI's impact on specific areas such as careers, creativity, academic reading, and literature searching.

Sign up to courses and events

Introducing AI tools

Below are summaries of some key AI tools you may wish to explore. Before using these tools in your University work or study please ensure you have familiarised yourself with our introduction to using AI at the University.

Google Gemini overview

Google NotebookLM overview

Using Google Gemini and NotebookLM

AI tools for Learning Technology (VLE site)

Learn Ultra VLE: AI Design Assistant

Learn Ultra VLE: AI Conversations

Mentimeter AI open response grouping tool

Mentimeter Start with AI

More communication, collaboration and productivity tools

Glossary of AI terms

HE Generative AI Literacy Definition (JISC)

Data Science and AI Glossary (The Alan Turing Institute)