Building Knowledge: Neuroscience & Learning Insights in the Age of AI

📣 Hi everyone!

We’re excited to host Professor Barbara Oakley, Coursera’s most popular instructor and creator of  “Learning How to Learn” (with 4 million+ learners worldwide). She’s also the author of A Mind for Numbers and Mindshift, and a global expert in neuroscience-based teaching.

Building Knowledge: Neuroscience & Learning Insights in the Age of AI

📅 25 August 2025 (Monday)

⏰ 9:00AM – 10:00AM

📍BACPAC, Block 6, Level 3A

This isn’t just another talk… Prof. Oakley will unpack how the brain builds knowledge through both conscious and automatic systems, and how AI tools like ChatGPT can support (not replace!) deep learning.

🎯 Why should educators attend?

This session offers practical, science-backed strategies that can help us improve how we teach, structure our lessons, and support students in mastering complex topics. Whether you’re in law, business, IT, media, or education, this is directly relevant to your classroom practice.

All staff and lecturers are encouraged to attend.

Lecturers, please bring your students and encourage them to join! 😊

FREE entry for all BAC Education Group staff and students. Let’s fill up the hall and learn from one of the best!