Stay up to date with the latest news, events, and developments from ELM at the University of Edinburgh. This page highlights recent research, projects, publications, partnerships, and activities from the ELM team, as well as upcoming events and opportunities to engage with ELM. Check back regularly for updates on how ELM is contributing to innovation, collaboration, and impact across the University and beyond. The ELM® Town Hall is back! Register now to secure your spot for the ELM® Town Hall - November 2026 We are only a few weeks away from our next Town Hall and are delighted to share the full agenda with you today. Taking place on Monday 2 November, this event is your opportunity to connect with the wider University ELM® community, hear real-world user stories, and shape the future of the platform. Whether you join us in person at the ECA or online via MS Teams, there will be plenty of opportunities to learn how colleagues across Professional Services and academic departments are leveraging Generative AI.Agenda Summary:12:00 – 12:05 – EDINA Intro12:05 – 12:20 – Student Voice in AI use in Higher Education by Joana Mends, EUSA VP12:20 – 12:25 – Q+A12:25 – 12:40 – Student Focus Groups by Pragya Modi12:40 – 12:45 – Q+A12:45 – 12:55 – A Quick Introduction to Using GenAI with Confidence (Professional Services) by Shian Holt12:55 – 13:05 – Break13:05 – 13:20 – Working with ELM® in the UX Service by Emma Horrell13:20 – 13:25 – Q+A13:25 – 13:40 – Managing your AI Budget by Bart Pohorecki13:40 – 13:45 – Q+A13:45 – 14:00 – TBC14:00 – 14:05 – Q+A14:05 – 14:20 – EDINA Update by Andy Hayward14:20 – 14:30 – Q+A Register now to secure your spot for the ELM® Town Hall - November 2026 Share your story Doing something interesting with ELM® in your day-to-day work? We’re looking for users to share their experiences. If you’d like to take part, get in touch with jim.killough@ed.ac.uk. Event details When: Monday 2 November 2026, 12:00–14:30 UK time Doors open: 11:45 Where: Hybrid (MS Teams) and in person at E.22, ECA Main Building, Central Campus Secure your spot for the ELM® Town Hall now - November 2026 More news from ELM® - Introducing a more streamlined Model Selector We’ve recently made improvements to the ELM® Model Selector in response to feedback from our users. The model list had become long and difficult to navigate, so we’ve shortened it to highlight the most popular models—making it quicker and easier to find what you need. If your preferred model isn’t in the selector, you can still access the full range through the model guide. We’ve also refreshed the selector’s appearance to better match the rest of the platform and made more room for the chat area. Thanks for sharing your feedback with us, and please keep it coming. If you have any questions, just get in touch. Otherwise, we look forward to seeing you on the 2nd of November! The ELM® / EDINA Team University of Edinburgh Using ELM as a Student at Edinburgh: Open, Shared, and PracticalCurious how ELM can actually make student life easier at Edinburgh? From simplifying planning and clarifying tricky concepts to helping with revision and CVs, Pragya Modi, Training Support Officer (Generative AI and ELM), shows practical, everyday ways students can use ELM openly and confidently, without it taking over your studies.Click HERE to see the article in full on LinkedIn. Access is just the beginning: Why training is essential for the GenAI GenerationAccess to Generative AI is just the beginning. Training is what makes it truly powerful. In this article, Jim Killough shows why the University of Edinburgh is investing in AI literacy through ELM, helping students and staff use these tools responsibly, effectively, and ethically, while avoiding common pitfalls and making learning sustainable.Check our LinkedIn HERE page to learn more. ELM: Paving the Way for Responsible GenAI in Higher EducationCelebrating milestones and setting new standards, Jim Killough shows how ELM is shaping responsible Generative AI use at the University of Edinburgh. From reaching 20,000 active users to embedding ethics and training at the heart of the platform, this article highlights how ELM is empowering students and staff to innovate safely, ethically, and confidently in higher education.Click HERE to learn more on our LinkedIn page. Return to ELM main page This article was published on Tuesday 13 January 2026
