AI Training

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.

Explore the supported generative AI tools available to the university community.

Your everyday AI companion. Integrated safely with university accounts for secure data handling.

OpenAI's conversational model. Learn best practices for using free and Plus tiers for academic tasks.

Anthropic's AI, excellent for processing large documents and nuanced writing tasks.

Google's simple AI tool.

Fundamental skills to get the most out of AI.

Learn how to craft precise instructions to get accurate, useful, and unbiased outputs from Large Language Models.

Using AI as a pair-programmer. Learn how to scaffold scripts, debug code, and translate logic between languages using natural language.

Tailored guidance based on your department and daily tasks.

Accelerate literature reviews, analyse data sets, and draft grant proposals while maintaining academic integrity.

Design engaging curriculum materials, generate diverse assessment ideas, and streamline module management.

Enhance student support, optimise IT workflows (DTS), and streamline HR/Finance processes with AI tooling.

These pages are currently in beta. To give feedback, please contact DTS at ai.training@reading.ac.uk.