Town, Gown and AI

The deeply rooted “town” and “gown” divide within HE institutions underlines a palpable rift in our institutional fabric. The divide draws a line between those immersed in teaching and research — our “gown” — to those engaged in professional services — our “town.” This daunting separation carries profound implications, particularly as the urgency for adaptive change escalates in the face of rapidly emerging, consumer-ready AI technologies. Find considerations on the future of HE in world with AI and practical advice on how to bridge this gap at a time of adaptai.