AI Index Hub
Welcome to the DTS AI Training hub
This webpage aims to give University of Reading staff a overview of AI tools and ways to use them.
AI Platforms & Tools
Explore the supported generative AI tools available to the university community.
Microsoft Copilot
Your everyday AI companion. Integrated safely with university accounts for secure data handling.
ChatGPT
OpenAI's conversational model. Learn best practices for using free and Plus tiers for academic tasks.
Claude
Anthropic's AI, excellent for processing large documents and nuanced writing tasks.
Gemini
Google's simple AI tool.
Tool 5
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Tool 6
Content to be added.
Core Topics
Fundamental skills to get the most out of AI.
Prompt Engineering
Learn how to craft precise instructions to get accurate, useful, and unbiased outputs from Large Language Models.
- Zero-shot vs Few-shot prompting
- Setting context and constraints
"Vibe Coding" & Development
Using AI as a pair-programmer. Learn how to scaffold scripts, debug code, and translate logic between languages using natural language.
AI by Role
Tailored guidance based on your department and daily tasks.
Research
Accelerate literature reviews, analyze data sets, and draft grant proposals while maintaining academic integrity.
Administration
Automate repetitive tasks, draft communications, and summarize long meeting transcripts efficiently.
Professional Services
Enhance student support, optimise IT workflows (DTS), and streamline HR/Finance processes with AI tooling.