School of Coding & AI opens £2.5 million tech lab in Birmingham, UK aiming to give all adults in the region free AI training
Using a disused upper floor of the school’s Birmingham campus, which was opened in partnership with the University of Wolverhampton earlier this year, the facility offers AI labs, an interactive AI avatar, game design facilities, a podcast room, and an in-house research centre.
Manny Athwal, School of Coding & AI founder and CEO, says: “Our core belief is that education should be accessible, inclusive, and empowering. This isn’t just about technology for technology’s sake. We’ve built more than classrooms – this is a space where students can experiment, innovate, and be inspired.”
The center aims to offer every adult in the region free training on everyday use of AI, with many of its students struggling with digital literacy and confidence.
Jathin Babu Kante, centre manager, adds: “Our priority is to change the lives of our students. We don’t want them to just sit there, learn and go away. We want them to feel like they’re part of something bigger.
“We try to make their experience easier, not overwhelming. From laptops to published resources, we will provide them with the resources they need for them to have a better experience. Our vision is to build a world-class space that makes people say ‘wow’ the moment they walk in. If they don’t, we’re not delivering.”