AILC Spring 2026 NEWSLETTER
AILC Spring 2026 NEWSLETTER
Welcome to the Spring 2026 Newsletter
As we move well into the Spring 2026 semester, the University of Nicosia AI Learning Centre (AILC) continues to advance the integration of artificial intelligence across teaching, research, and operations. As the unit responsible for introducing, supporting, and evolving key learning technologies at UNIC—including Blackboard Ultra, Engageli, and Blackboard Video Studio—AILC plays a central role in shaping the University’s digital learning environment and ensuring faculty are equipped to make the most of these tools.
This edition highlights a range of practical innovations and developments, from intelligent automation initiatives and agent-based workflows to new features across widely used platforms such as Camtasia, Blackboard Video Studio, and Engageli. We also showcase ongoing training opportunities, including initiatives at the Athens campus, as well as examples of how AILC is building specialized AI-powered briefings and tools to support academic work.
Equally important are the experiences and perspectives of our faculty, whose engagement continues to drive meaningful adoption of AI and digital technologies across the University. Together, these efforts reflect a growing, shared commitment to enhancing teaching, improving efficiency, and exploring new possibilities for innovation at UNIC.
Welcome to the Spring 2026 Newsletter
As we move well into the Spring 2026 semester, the University of Nicosia AI Learning Centre (AILC) continues to advance the integration of artificial intelligence across teaching, research, and operations. As the unit responsible for introducing, supporting, and evolving key learning technologies at UNIC—including Blackboard Ultra, Engageli, and Blackboard Video Studio—AILC plays a central role in shaping the University’s digital learning environment and ensuring faculty are equipped to make the most of these tools.
This edition highlights a range of practical innovations and developments, from intelligent automation initiatives and agent-based workflows to new features across widely used platforms such as Camtasia, Blackboard Video Studio, and Engageli. We also showcase ongoing training opportunities, including initiatives at the Athens campus, as well as examples of how AILC is building specialized AI-powered briefings and tools to support academic work.
Equally important are the experiences and perspectives of our faculty, whose engagement continues to drive meaningful adoption of AI and digital technologies across the University. Together, these efforts reflect a growing, shared commitment to enhancing teaching, improving efficiency, and exploring new possibilities for innovation at UNIC.
Featured
Great New Features in Video Studio
Recent updates to Video Studio focus on improving usability, accessibility, and content management, with several enhancements designed to streamline both video creation and consumption.
Building an Automated YouTube Intelligence Briefing: AILC Develops a YouTube Monitoring and Summarisation System
Leveraging an Agentic Platform and reasoning models to turn hours of video content into a concise, scored briefing.
Faculty Testimonials on UNIC’s New LMS: Blackboard
Faculty share their experiences and feedback on UNIC’s new Blackboard learning management system (LMS).
Engageli: Ideas for Using Tables
The platform’s collaborative tables and team-teaching capabilities support inclusive, student-centered learning.
AILC Agentic Platform Work
AILC Training – Athens Campus: Evolve (UNIC’s AI Platform)
The University of Nicosia: Athens campus starts being trained on using the powerful Evolve platform.
Driving Intelligent Automation: A Look at AILC’s Latest Initiatives
As part of our ongoing commitment to innovation within the university’s IT ecosystem, the AI Learning Centre (AILC) unit has been making significant strides in how departments manage data, reporting, and operational efficiency.
Exploring Perplexity Computer: From Search Engine to Task Execution Platform
How Perplexity is moving beyond answers into connected workflows, reusable skills, and multi-step automation.
Reasons to Use AI Agents in Real Workflows
Where agents add the most value is not in replacing process, but in helping workflows handle judgement, variation, and multi-step tasks.
Crypto Intelligence Briefing Now Exclusive to Advanced-Tier MOOC and MSc in Blockchain and Digital Currency Students
Two popular AI-powered workflows are moving from open access to the advanced tier.
OpenClaw and the Move Towards More Structured AI Work
Exploring how AI tools are evolving from simple chat interfaces into structured systems that support repeatable workflows and practical knowledge work.
Blackboard
Front-End Analytics in Blackboard Ultra
A range of built-in front-end analytics tools that allow instructors to monitor student engagement, performance, and activity directly within the course interface.
New Features in Engageli
The new release of Engageli has three new features for instructors in the classroom – Polls, Quizzes, and Sprints.
Camtasia 2026: What’s New in Camtasia Editor and Upcoming Training
Camtasia continues to introduce features that make video editing faster, simpler and more flexible for everyday users.