
Basics of Artificial Intelligence (AI)
Thu 15 Oct
|Microsoft Teams
This session is the first of two AI focused training sessions delivered by Professor Tarsem Singh Cooner and Dr Caroline Webb from the University of Birmingham. This initial session will focus on the use of AI in social work.


Time & Location
15 Oct 2026, 10:00 – 12:00
Microsoft Teams
About the Event
Curious what AI really means for social work and whether you can afford to ignore it? Join University of Birmingham's Professor Tarsem Singh Cooner and Dr Caroline Webb to explore the essentials of AI, from generative and predictive tools to real-world case studies and a live demonstration of how these technologies can lighten your admin load and support frontline practice. You'll also grapple with the ethical questions that matter most consent, privacy, transparency, bias and accountability, leaving with the confidence to use AI critically and responsibly in your work.
This session is available to social work practitioners across our partner organisations:
Birmingham Children's Trust
Birmingham City Council
Birmingham City University
City of Stoke-on-Trent Council
City of Wolverhampton Council
Coventry City Council
Coventry University
Dudley Council
Keele University
Sandwell Children's Trust
Sandwell Council
Solihull MBC
Staffordshire County Council (Including MPFT)
Staffordshire University
Telford & Wrekin Council
University College Birmingham
University of Birmingham
University of Warwick
University of Wolverhampton
University of Worcester
Walsall Council
Warwickshire County Council
Worcestershire County Council
