Stonar is excited to be part of the newly launched, innovative AI Sustainable Cities project, which forms the next phase of Globeducate’s hi!ai programme. This initiative is transforming the way pupils engage with sustainability, urban planning and technology through interactive, hands-on learning experiences.
The AI Sustainable Cities project aims to provide pupils with a deep understanding of how artificial intelligence (AI) and the Internet of Things (IoT) can be leveraged to address urban microclimates, ecosystems, and the environmental impact of city planning.
James Cole, Stonar’s Head of Computer Science, said, “We are absolutely delighted to be taking part in this next phase of the hi!ai project. This initiative will not only help to prepare our pupils for future careers in Science, Technology, Engineering, and Maths (STEM), but also encourages them to consider the interconnectedness of urban life and ecosystems as they grow into future city planners, engineers, and environmental advocates.
“As one of the participating schools, Stonar pupils will have the exciting opportunity to dive into a cutting edge educational journey that merges environmental science with technology. We have just received our terrarium kits and a 3D city wall model, which will allow pupils from Prep through to Sixth Form to explore ecosystem monitoring, sustainable urban design and real-time environmental data collection.”
Each month, the project will introduce new equipment and educational modules, expanding pupils’ experience with cutting-edge technology in areas like data analysis and environmental monitoring. By creating continuity in learning year-over-year, the Sustainable Cities initiative offers a pathway for young people to become environmentally conscious, tech-savvy problem solvers. With each phase, the pupils move closer to developing a new generation equipped to tackle the sustainability challenges of tomorrow’s cities.
Daniel Jones, Chief Education Officer at Globeducate, explained, “The AI Sustainable Cities project is about more than just teaching pupils about technology — it’s about fostering a deeper understanding of sustainability and its critical role in shaping our future cities. Through this programme, we’re nurturing a new generation that not only values sustainable practices but is equipped to make informed, impactful decisions for a resilient world.”
Read more about Stonar’s involvement in the first phase of the hi!ai project, which saw pupils create a working AI chatbot of Charles Darwin), here.