Insights from our AI Transformation in Education event at Derby City Council, where UK institutions explored cross-sector lessons, operational challenges and opportunities for structured AI-enabled change.

Universities across the UK have trialled AI, but only a few have turned pilots into measurable change. This article provides insights from ICS.AI’s Higher Education AI Transformation Webinar with Derby City Council, Jisc and Microsoft, showing how a unified platform approach delivers scale, governance and results - illustrated by Derby’s £7.5m identified savings - and outlines practical next steps, including a free SMART: Unified AI for All Test Drive.

ICS.AI attended the AI Education Summit 2025 at Windsor Forest Colleges Group, joining over 350 educators and leaders to explore human-centred AI in education. Key discussions focused on Assessment and Agentic AI, with insights from UK Government, Jisc, and leading education technology partners on building ethical, scalable AI solutions that enhance learning while maintaining trust and human connection.