(UA92) since 2021. His leadership has solidified UA92's position as a trailblazer for incorporating advanced technologies such as Artificial Intelligence, Web 3.0, and the Metaverse into higher education. Sax has been instrumental in shaping UA92's forward-thinking curriculum, launching apprenticeships, and spearheading digital bootcamps that prioritise vital tech-centric skills. Under his stewardship, UA92 celebrated the opening of the Digital Academy in September 2022, made possible by a significant £2 million grant from the Office for Students. This innovative academy serves as a hub for digital excellence, featuring a Metaverse for virtual experiential learning, a VR/AR lab for immersive technologies, and a 360-degree Igloo learning space for interactive study. It provides a broad spectrum of students with an employer-responsive, industry-collaborated curriculum designed to prime them for the digital economy. The Digital Academy offers an array of certified short courses, including in-demand fields like DevOps, Cloud computing, Linux, web development, data science, cyber security, and augmented and virtual reality, all underpinned by a strong foundation in artificial intelligence. Sax's ethos revolves around the conviction that investing in emerging talent is paramount for advancing the digital skills market. His bold, innovative approach not only prepares students for the digital future but also redefines the standard and delivery of digital education.

Mollie is a high accomplished Computational Neuroscientist with a specialism in machine learning following a MSc from the University of Oxford in Neuroscience and a PhD from the University of Manchester in Computer Science. Her PhD research involved designing biologically plausible mathematical models of neurons and training them with machine learning algorithms within SNNs on neuromorphic platforms with a view to creation of energy-efficient AI systems. As the Head of Digital Evolution at UA92, Mollie has been instrumental in driving digital transformation initiatives, making her a valuable asset in the integration of advanced AI technologies across our digital programmes including our Level 7 AI and Data Apprenticeship. Her expertise in designing and implementing AI and ML solutions, combined with her strong analytical and problem-solving skills, will be crucial in developing the UA92’s AI strategies. Mollie’s PhD makes her ideally placed to take a lead on the future development of AI at UA92.

• Former professional footballer for Arsenal Women, Tottenham Hotspur Women and Crystal Palace Women • 1/2 host of Football Ramble Podcast ‘Upfront’ • Women in Football Board Apprentice and recipient of the 2020 Vikki Orvice Memorial Directorship Scheme • Media appearances: BBC Football Focus, BBC Radio, talkSPORT, The Times’ ‘The Game’ Podcast, Sport Bible and Sky Sport News • Winner of the Cyrille Regis Players Award (Football Blacklist) 2020, 2021 DIVA Sports Star of the Year Award, and Pride Power List 2021 • Director and GK Coach at MPowerGK • Lawyer & Solicitor • Women’s Football Editor at The Athletic

Caroline is the lead presenter on Sky Sports Barclays Women's Super League (WSL) coverage and their popular Three Players and a Podcast series now entering its second season. You'll also see and hear her at the heart of the broadcasters Netball coverage. A pioneering broadcaster, Caroline was the first female presenter of Premier League Match Day Live bringing the EPL across the world. A passionate advocate at all levels of the game, she also founded the long-running BBC Non League Football Show, and was the face of Sky Football’s Championship coverage and The Totally Football League Show.

Eve is a PiXL Associate and lead for MFL and ECTs. She also supports in all areas of Teaching and Learning. Eve has twenty-two years teaching experience in the MFL classroom across all key stages and is passionate about languages, raising achievement and improving the quality of Teaching and Learning in our schools. Eve is a former Deputy Headteacher and was in charge of Quality of Education and Teaching and Learning. Throughout her career, Eve has been involved in some highly challenging, but ultimately very successful school to school support programmes which have given her a unique skill set and an insight into what is needed to affect change and transform struggling schools and departments. Eve is a skilled coach, mentor, AST and SLE and also runs a successful consultancy business offering training and support to schools and other organisations.

Sarah is PiXL's lead consultant for Teaching and Learning and has led on many different subject areas and projects including the Insight project, Thinking Hard and the importance of questioning in our classrooms. She also works with a large number of PiXL Schools across the country as an Associate and delivering CPD. As a Deputy Head and school leader for many years in an Outstanding school, Sarah is passionate about the way that outstanding Teaching and Learning placed within a well-planned and appropriate curriculum can work together to create outstanding outcomes which change life chances for pupils. Sarah has worked to develop cross-phase Transition projects, Literacy projects and for many years led on the Curriculum, Assessment, Teaching and Learning and the use of data analysis to impact pupil progress.

Danny and Nicky Cowley are professional football coaches who have managed in 8 of the top 9 divisions in England. Most recently they have managed Portsmouth, Huddersfield Town & Lincoln City where they achieved two promotions, a Checkatrade Trophy win & become the first non league team in over 100 years to reach the Quarter Finals of the FA Cup. Previous to that they enjoyed 4 promotions working at Braintree Town & taking Concord Rangers to the top of the Non league pyramid. Both Danny and Nicky have First Class Honours degrees in Physical Education & Sport with Qualified Teaching Status. They worked together in Education for 15 years leading the Fitzwimarc School Physical Education department. In 2013 the school was awarded the prestigious UK Sports School of the Year award after winning numerous National titles across a wide range of sports. Danny carried the Olympic Torch in 2012 as recognition for their contribution to both School & Elite Sport. As well as this they have been awarded the Lincoln City Civic Award & the Chancellor’s Medal from the University of Lincoln for their outstanding contribution to the community and city of Lincoln.