How AI is being used in marketing and news to create images, text and information (whether correct or not). Here is an article from the Evesham Journal where they used AI to create images of Worcestershire. I have used AI to generate the image below! https://www.eveshamjournal.co.uk/news/23307298.got-ai-bot-create-worcestershire-icons/
There have been discussions today about French laws that means a parent who posts a picture of their child on social media and if that child later opposes it, they can sue the parent. Would this restrict what you put on social media? Should parents post pictures of their children without their consent? Under the French law, both parents have to also approve any pictures that are posted!
Read my take on autism and eating disorders
tastelife talks: Back to the table. Today’s host Abbie Carroll is joined by Dr Barbara Mitra, Principal Lecturer in Media and Culture at the University of Worcester, who shares some research on social media and the impact is has on people with eating disorders; and Rachel Arberry who has walked the journey of struggling with an eating disorder and now advocates freedom and the hope of recovery using her social media platforms.
I have been doing some research in relation to eating disorders with colleagues from Coventry University and tastelifeuk charity – you can read about our work in this publications. https://link.springer.com/article/10.1007/s10943-023-01861-0
With over 20 years of teaching experience, Dr Barbara Mitra is regularly nominated by her students for awards ranging from innovative teaching, outstanding university teacher, outstanding lecturer and also for personal academic tutoring.
Read about comments from students here in the Worcester News when Dr Mitra was nominated for Worcestershire Education Awards:- https://www.worcesternews.co.uk/news/19740953.university-worcester-lecturer-nominated-teacher-year/
The nomination said: “Dr Mitra is an exceptional lecturer who has consistently gone above and beyond for students in the years that I have known her.”
“She regularly receives great feedback from students saying how much they enjoy her lessons and find her to be a huge support.”
“Over the lockdown period she adapted brilliantly to online learning and kept students engaged with a variety of learning methods and materials.”
“Dr Mitra is a positive and uplifting tutor who never seems to have a bad day, she is always working hard to improve the student experience and regularly asks for feedback and suggestions.”
“Dr Mitra has personally inspired me to change my career direction towards being a university lecturer. She is also a positive role model for many other students. Staff also speak very highly of her.”
“She keeps regular contact with all her students via email, she also posts regularly to the course Facebook page to ensure all students are reached.”
“She makes students feel heard and cared about.”
Speaking after being nominated, Dr Mitra said: “I am delighted to be nominated for this award – it really is very humbling to know that we make such a difference to students and colleagues at the University and it is a privilege and an honour to have been nominated.”