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. Let’s talk ELM®: TownHall June 2026 + Call for SpeakersThe ELM® platform is evolving quickly, and we want to ensure our users are up to speed on the incredible innovation and experimentation happening across the University of Edinburgh.We have a lot in the pipeline: from new locally hosted models and UI improvements to some very in-demand models being added to the platform soon. We’re hosting our next Town Hall on the 15th of June at 10:00. This hybrid event will give you a live look at our progress and share the latest on our roadmap and training support. You’ll also hear first-hand from staff, students, and researchers leading groundbreaking ELM® projects across the University.Register now to secure your spotEvent detailsWhen: Monday 15th June 2026. From 10:00 to 12:30 UK time (Doors open 09:30).Where: Hybrid (MS Teams) / In‑person venue: G.02 ELM Lecture Theatre - King's BuildingsFull agenda to followShare your story with us – Call for speakersAre you doing something interesting with ELM® in your day-to-day work? We’re looking for a few users across ISG to give a presentation on their experience. If you'd like to be part of the session, just get in touch with jim.killough@edina.ac.ukAccess the recording and presentation of our previous Town Hall (February 2026)Our previous Town Hall held in February highlighted a wide range of ELM® applications across the University. This included a research dataset on Islamic jurisprudence, a robot-assisted surgery research project, professional services training at the Bayes Centre, an automated lecture capture service, and “The Virtual Ward” (a simulated clinical environment used to support healthcare teaching and learning), as well as training spotlights and an EDINA platform update.Access the ELM® Town Hall (February 2026) recording and presentation here _____________________________________________________________________________________________ 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 2026-01-13
