AI in Education 2026: From tools to proactive teammates

A futuristic classroom illustration featuring a human teacher collaborating with a humanoid robot AI teammate in front of a digital screen, while students work at a round table with laptops.

AI in Education 2026: From Tools to Proactive Teammates As we enter 2026, the conversation around Artificial Intelligence is moving fast! So far we have viewed AI as a reactive tool, a chatbot we prompt to get a response. However, the horizon has shifted. We are now entering the era of proactive agents: AI that […]

AI and Robotics – The brain and the shell working together

Beverly Clarke MBE interacting with a white humanoid Pepper robot holding a tablet at the Milton Keynes Smart City and Robotics Symposium.

AI and Robotics – The Brain and the Shell Working Together Artificial intelligence and robotics are often spoken about as if they are separate fields, yet in reality they are deeply intertwined. Think of it like this,  AI as the brain and robotics as the shell that brings thinking to life. One without the other […]

Religion & AI: Sacred spaces, Digital faces

Interior view of Guildford Cathedral, showing the high vaulted ceiling, nave, and tall, narrow windows in a modern Gothic style.

Religion & AI: Sacred Spaces, Digital Faces A few months back, I attended my friend’s ordination. It was a beautiful, deeply spiritual ceremony filled with tradition, ritual and reverence. Yet, as I sat in the pews listening to the choir and watching the service unfold, something unexpected struck me. All around me, quietly woven into […]

Science & Artificial Intelligence: Could the iPlanet become reality?

Stylized, colourful watercolour illustration of a sun surrounded by planets and stars, symbolizing space, the future, and big ideas.

AI in Science: From Sci-Fi Musicals to Ethical Classrooms Technology touches almost every part of our lives these days, and sometimes it feels like the line between science fiction and science fact is getting blurrier by the day. A while back I saw the musical We Will Rock You and found myself fascinated by the […]

Circle Line, Full Circuit: Walking 43,000 Steps Through a Connected London

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Recently, I set myself a very analogue challenge of walking the entire length of London’s Circle line that covers 27 stations.  No trains or shortcuts. Just me (and hubby), a map, some street signs and a lot of curiosity. It wasn’t just about putting one foot in front of the other, the journey became an […]

30 Tips for Self Development

30 Tips for Self Development

Every journey begins with the first step!  We are three weeks into January 2025.  Did you make a New Years resolution?  Have you stuck to it? Here’s the thing with resolutions, just because it is a new day in a new year, it doesn’t mean that what went before will magically disappear and you can […]

From humble beginnings to award winning success

Beverly Clarke MBE From humble beginnings, I achieved award winning success, last week I celebrated a momentous occasion at Windsor Castle, when I attended my investiture to receive my MBE from Princess Anne, for Services to Education. Where it began My journey to award winning success started with my father taking me to the library […]

Women in Tech Week – My Story

Women in Tech Week - article by Beverly Clarke MBE

My journey into tech started with the inspiration of my Computing teacher. Afterward, during my university years, I took up an industrial placement with the Metropolitan Police, where I was supported and encouraged to grow in the field. There, I developed essential skills such as networking, databases, and office working. Following university, I entered the […]

Inspiring the Future

Image showing the presenters at the inaugural Imagin8 event run by IT Services for Education company eduthing

Inspiring the Future: Reflections on Imagin8 – 2024 A day of keynotes, topics covering artificial intelligence, robotics, AR/VR, Healthcare, Role Models and More!  The scene was set for Imagin8 – 2024.  An offering from IT Services for Education company – Eduthing – who offer all schools that they support added value! Why Imagin8? A combination […]

Tips for Aspiring Authors

Tip for Aspiring Authors! Are you dreaming of becoming a published author while excelling in your professional career? Writing a book can be a transformative journey that not only enhances your credibility and visibility but also allows you to share your expertise and passion with the world. As someone who has developed a portfolio career, […]