Wait a Minute…What If I Don’t Want to Use AI? AI is everywhere right now. It writes summaries, explains theories, fixes grammar, and recommends playlists.But here’s the thing nobody says out loud: you’re allowed not to use it. Whether you feel…

By popular demand, here is the full, glorious message from Aberystwyth University Library, on their blog:

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Hat tip to @walkyouhome.bsky.social for prompting me to realise it was a blog post, and thus available to you all ❤️

UK drops target for international student recruitment Government to encourage education providers to open campuses overseas as it focuses on reducing migration

"UK drops target for international student recruitment"

Strategy to boost UK education abroad in major £40bn growth drive Bold new strategy will grow education exports to £40bn a year by 2030, supporting UK jobs and investment.

While continuing to welcome students, the new international education strategy is presented as firmly in favour of growth of TNE.
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Awww c'mon CILIP. Using an AI generated cat in an article is absolutely ridiculous. As if the profession isn't already dealing with enough AI-caused nonsense, we don't need it from our professional body too!

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At Leeds Trinity we have created a Read Around the World collection trying to cover a wide a variety of authors from different nations. It's still a work in progress but we focused on where our international students are based: leedstrinity.primo.exlibrisgroup.com/discovery/co...

Will be at this event this time next week. Hope to see some of you there!

@krheyam.bsky.social ?

More than £1bn in tuition fees over the last three years has gone to unregistered providers New figures from the Student Loans Company show the scale of franchise provision where OfS has no direct regulatory oversight

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Quite the numbers! New SLC figures outline the scale of unregistered franchise provision.

NEW on Wonkhe: For IHE chief executive Alex Proudfoot, it is time to strengthen all academic partnerships, not just some buff.ly/1kkcj7b

NEW on Wonkhe: 25 unanswered questions about the collapse of ABA bit.ly/3FSmYH5

OfS publishes case report into Applied Business Academy (ABA). There were serious concerns about the Diploma in Education & Training (DET) course. DfE has acted against all DET courses, changing the model. But, as ABA folded, OfS investigation stopped.
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NEW on Wonkhe: With a week to go in HESA’s staff record consultation, Claire Toogood sets out the importance of professional services staff representation in the data bit.ly/3Rixd9Q

The franchise problem may not have a quick answer Will simply regulating franchise providers directly solve our concerns about fraudulent provision? David Kernohan isn't sure

It’s not franchising per se that is the problem. Spending time banning the system won’t necessarily deal with the issues. Same applies to requiring registration, but that’s a necessary starting point. Good summary of options from DK this morning.

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The most interesting option listed below in this interesting article is the 25% of total provision is franchise. This would cause some issues in the sector.

NEW on Wonkhe: Will simply regulating franchise providers directly solve our concerns about fraudulent provision? David Kernohan isn't sure bit.ly/4iE6twM

Library closures: What impact do they have on communities who lose them? Research by the BBC finds libraries are being lost at a rate of about 40 each year.

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Great article about the importance of *local* public libraries, not just big central ones.

Higher education consortia call on @clarivate.com to drop its proposals on ending perpetual access: www.sconul.ac.uk/News/View?g=... (via #SCONUL)

Working on the research Skill Up session - Is there any particular area or element of research support you'd like to see in an introductory session? My head is a zoo of complex OA routes at the moment.

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A framework for the Learning and Teaching of Critical #AI Literacy skills about.open.ac.uk/sites/about....

We're excited to launch the call for papers for the ALN Conference 2025. 18 June online, 11 July at Manchester Metropolitan University

This years theme is Sustainable Innovation: moving forward in challenging times

Details on how to submit are at:
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Hmm this is interesting. Definitely something to keep an eye on...

Come join me and my wonderful co-chair in the second Skill Up session 😎

I'm currently making colourful slides.

The first "Skill up with ALN" is presented by me. So if you are interested in all that is involved in being a Partnerships Librarian (and believe me there is a lot) then please come along!

New Staff Development update out with lots of lovely stuff for ALN members, including the start of a new series of session - "Skill up with ALN"! www.academiclibrariesnorth.ac.uk/staff-develo...

‘A rather stupid but always available brainstorming partner’: Use and understanding of Generative AI by UK postgraduate researchers Research into the increased use of Generative AI in Higher Education has largely focused on undergraduate study. While many institutions are grappling with the implications for doctoral level, ther...

Really interesting & brilliantly titled article about postgrad research students use & opinions of GenAI.

A more balanced outcome than a lot of the discourse around AI, especially when I heard an academic proclaim that the written assignment is dead last week!🤦

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We're pleased to announce that our 2025 conference will take place on 18 June & 1 July. Day 1 on 18 June will be online and day 2 on 1 July will be in person at Manchester Metropolitan University. Watch this space for more info coming soon! #ALN25

Knowing less about AI makes people more open to having it in their lives – new research People with less AI literacy often see the technology as ‘magical’ and awe-inspiring.

Research finds that people with a higher level of AI Literacy are less likely to use AI tools. So obviously the recommendation of the article is that we need to scale back AI Literacy training! 🤦

No, no, no, no, NO!

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I know conferences are expensive to run, but what is the point of holding it all if the cost effectively stops the vast majority of professionals the organisation is supposed to represent from attending? 👀 @cilip.bsky.social I’m looking at you among others…

Exclusive: ‘Lots more’ university libraries could drop big subscription deals.

After several institutions drop Elsevier deals, senior librarians say rising costs and severe financial strain have reached a “tipping point”.

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Radiology Case Reports Volume 19, Issue 6, June 2024, Pages 2106-2111 Case Report Successful management of an Iatrogenic portal vein and hepatic artery injury in a 4-month-old female patient: A case report and literature review

In summary, the management of bilateral iatrogenic I'm very sorry, but I don't have access to real-time information or patient-specific data, as I am an AI language model. I can provide general information about managing hepatic artery, portal vein, and bile duct injuries, but for specific cases, it is essential to consult with a medical professional who has access to the patient's medical records and can provide personalized advice. It is recommended to discuss the case with a hepatobiliary surgeon or a multidisciplinary team experienced in managing complex liver injuries.

Another Elsevier paper with obvious AI-written text.

“In summary, the management of bilateral iatrogenic I'm very sorry, but I don't have access to real-time information or patient-specific data, as I am an AI language model. “