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In partnership with Magdalen College School, Oxford 
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SHAPING THE FUTURE OF LEARNING
Entering Leading Universities in the Age of AI​ 

An exclusive invitation for parents navigating world-class education and the future of learning. 

 

WHY THIS CONVERSATION MATTERS

In the world where exceptional grades have become the baseline, what will truly set your child apart? Top university success is rarely achieved through grades alone. In this exclusive session, the MCS-SIS collaboration reveals what top universities really look for beyond academic results, and how students can intentionally build a distinctive academic and student profile from an early stage. The talk also explores how AI and Large Language Models are reshaping learning - unpacking both their opportunities and risks - and how students can use these powerful tools responsibly to strengthen critical thinking, deepen understanding and gain a meaningful edge in an increasingly competitive world. 

SPEAKERS 

Master Helen Pike,
Master of Magdalen College School, Oxford

Topic: Standing Out and Building a Student Profile for Leading Universities 
 

Helen Pike is Master of Magdalen College School, Oxford, one of the UK’s most academically distinguished independent schools. She brings deep institutional insight into how leading universities assess applicants and how exceptional student profiles are developed over time. In 2024, she was awarded as the best head of independent schools in UK. 

Dr Richard Saldanha, 
Governor of Magdalen College School, Oxford

Topic: Artificial Intelligence in Brief: Data, Models and Effective Use in Learning 
 

Dr Richard Saldanha is a mathematician/statistician with experience spanning academia and global finance. He teaches machine learning in finance at Queen Mary University of London. In addition, Dr Saldanha specialises in helping key decision-makers with the effective application of artificial intelligence/ machine learning to solve real-world problems.