A warm welcome to this workshop, which addresses a central topic that all supervisors need to relate to – even if you are pessimistic or optimistic about the introduction of AI in higher education.
As Artificial Intelligence (AI) continues to transform academia, it offers opportunities to streamline tasks, automate repetitive work, improve time management, and enrich student learning experiences. At the same time, AI’s integration raises concerns about increased productivity expectations, job security, critical thinking, and shifting norms around academic integrity. The integration of AI also challenges supervisors’ roles and responsibilities.
This workshop aims to equip supervisors with strategies to navigate and reflect on both the challenges and opportunities, ensuring a thoughtful and responsible approach to using AI. Join us to explore the multifaceted impact of AI on supervision, productivity, and shared roles and responsibilities within our academic communities. We are so lucky to have Marko Lukic, the leader of UiT’s AI team, discuss this important topic.
This workshop is offered as a voluntary part of the Development Program for PhD Supervisors (UNIPED-600) as well as part of the continuation program for experienced PhD supervisors. It is also open to other interested employees at UiT The Arctic University of Norway.
The structure of the workshops:
09.00 Informal coffee chat before the start, if you wish (log in and bring coffee/tea)
09.15 Welcome
09.20 Introduction: How generative AI could change the work life of a PhD student and what are the consequences for supervisors – a presentation by Marko Lukic, leader of UiT’s AI-team
09.50 Get coffee
10.00 Plenary discussion and exchange of experiences.
10.40-10.45 Summary/ wrap-up!
To prepare for the workshop:
Orientate yourself and make sure you are familiar with the new guidelines: https://uit.no/vurdering#innhold_862561
Welcome,
Trine Fossland and Cato Bjørndal
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