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1120605
Liverpool John Moores University
02/11/2026
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35hrs. 02-11-26 to 06-11-26
Smart Casual
Pay
£13.45
£1.62
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AI Futures Project
AI Activator Programme: EdTech Innovation Challenge Programme Details
Begins Monday 2nd November 2026 and runs for 5 days, Monday to Friday, 9:00am- 5:00pm (including a 1-hour lunch break).35 hours total commitment.
Applicants must be available for the full week of the programme from Monday 2nd November to Friday 6th November 2026. Due to the hours and funding requirements, this is open to UK home students who are in their final year of an undergraduate degree programme only.
The AI Activator: EdTech Innovation Challenge is a 5-day, in-person internship where students work in consultancy teams to explore how Artificial Intelligence can transform education, training, and learning experiences.
Participants will use AI tools to analyse educational challenges, investigate emerging learning technologies, support innovation projects, and develop evidence-based recommendations for organisations operating within the education and skills sector.
Delivered by Goodship*
About Goodship*
Goodship* is a Liverpool-based tech for good agency specialising in web and mobile applications, website design, and digital learning solutions. Goodship* is partnering with Student Futures to deliver the AI Activator programme, helping students develop practical AI skills while supporting organisations addressing real-world challenges. Throughout the week, students will work in consultant-style teams, applying generative AI tools to solve EdTech challenges and meet project deadlines.
Duties and responsibilities
The programme concludes with a professional showcase event where teams present their findings and recommendations to employers and sector stakeholders. Students will use AI tools and validation techniques to:
- Explore trends and innovations within the EdTech sector
- Analyse learner needs, behaviours, and educational challenges
- Evaluate emerging AI-powered learning technologies and solutions
- Research competitor products and market opportunities
- Design and develop AI-enabled concepts to improve learning outcomes
- Create evidence-based recommendations and present findings to a live audience
Skills and experience
This programme is open to UK home students who are in their final year of anundergraduate degree programme only. Applicants should have an interest in:
- Artificial Intelligence
- Education and learning technologies
- Digital innovation• Consultancy and problem-solving
- Future-focused employability skills
- No prior AI experience is required.
- Full training will be provided, including theresponsible and ethical use of AI tools.
Location
LJMU
Additional information
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Applications closes at 11:59pm on Monday 26th October 2026.
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