The Kortext blog
Welcome to the Kortext blog, where you’ll discover insights, opinions and interviews from across the higher education sector.
Navigating the terrain: open AI vs trusted AI in higher education
Recent advances in generative artificial intelligence (AI) have paved the way for transformative applications across many sectors. From these, two branches have emerged – open AI and responsible (or trusted) AI. In this blog, we’ll explore the differences between them...
New partnership with the American University of Bahrain
Kortext and the American University in Bahrain (AUBH) are excited to be working together to transform digital learning. Read more here.
Meet the Librarian – Pete Bowles Barrett, Kortext
Read our interview with Pete Bowles Barrett, Kortext Librarian, on supporting KeyLinks customers and the importance of engaging with HE librarians.
Kortext Premium – the future of learning, powered by AI
ChatGPT-3 was launched less than a year ago, on 30 November 2022, and since then has taken the higher education sector by storm. While no definitive statistics on student use are available yet, a freedom of information request made to Scottish universities revealed...
Kortext and American University in the Emirates partner
Kortext and the American University in the Emirates (AUE) are excited to announce their transformative partnership. Read more here.
Remembering our dear colleague, Linda Vendryes
It is with the greatest sadness that we share news of the passing of our dear colleague, Linda Vendryes, who was one of the original members of the Kortext team.
Kortext introduces AI-powered study tools
Kortext Premium officially launches, introducing generative AI to higher education in partnership with Microsoft. Read more here.
Black History Month 2023 – celebrating Black British female authors
This year, Black History Month is dedicated to honouring the achievements of Black women. The theme of ‘Saluting Our Sisters’ recognises the exceptional contributions that pioneering Black women have made to all aspects of society. To that end, we’re sharing a list of...
Meet the Librarian – Sarah Ison, University of Sussex
Read our interview with Sarah Ison, Online Distance Learning Librarian at the University of Sussex, on supporting students around the world.