During this session, participants will learn best practices for integrating AI into their workflows while critically assessing its ethical, methodological, and epistemological implications. Through practical examples and discussions, the session will provide a balanced perspective on how AI is reshaping research practices across disciplines.

Key topics covered

  • Understanding the role of generative AI in research
     

Learn how AI can assist with literature reviews, data analysis, and writing support in academic work.
 

  • Applying best practices for AI integration
     

Discover effective strategies for using AI while maintaining academic rigor and research integrity.
 

  • Critically assessing AI-generated content
     

Develop skills to evaluate the reliability, biases, and limitations of AI-generated outputs.
 

  • Navigating ethical and epistemological challenges
     

Explore key ethical concerns, including authorship, transparency, and misinformation in AI-assisted research.
 

  • Exploring future directions
     

Discuss how AI is evolving in academic research and identify areas where human expertise remains essential.
 

Lecturers
 

  • Filippo Chiarello, University of Pisa
     
  • Jelena Dzakula, King's College London

Recording

The alliance of 9 European Universities