The symposium aims to foster a forward-thinking discussion on how AI can be leveraged to support, enrich, and potentially revolutionise research culture across disciplines. We also welcome critical perspectives on the dangers, pitfalls and amplification of bias such technologies may bring.
A call for contributions is now open.
Submission Deadline: 7 May 2024
Event Information
Date: 17 July 2024
Time: 09:00-17:00 BST
Place: Horizon, Leeds
This symposium is one of two research symposia taking place in Leeds across consecutive days. The two events encompass the various facets of contemporary and future-focused research culture, expands on existing toolkits to build thriving cultures, and brings together innovative research leaders. We encourage contributions against both events along with attendance at both days. Please click the link below for more information on Research Symposium 2024: Innovate, Inspire, Lead: Transforming research culture.
Symposium themes
Presentations and workshops will address some of the most pressing (and controversial at times) issues in AI and research culture:
- Ethical considerations and AI: This may include discussions on consent, privacy, data security, and the moral responsibilities of researchers when deploying AI technologies. Additionally, considerations around the mitigation of AI biases and the promotion of equitable research outcomes are encouraged.
- AI-driven collaboration in research: How can AI technologies facilitate collaboration across disciplinary boundaries? Topics may include using AI in managing large-scale collaborative research projects or enhancing communication among diverse research teams.
- The impact of AI on research culture and ethics: This may include discussions on how AI may alter traditional research hierarchies, the dynamics of power and control over research agendas, and the potential for AI to democratise or further gatekeep access to research opportunities.
- Critical perspectives: How AI might amplify existing biases or create new ethical dilemmas in research practices is particularly welcome.
Call for papers
We particularly welcome papers that are co-delivered or authored with research students, and we will work with authors to provide the technology and support to include student voices in their presentations
Colleagues are invited to submit higher education initiatives that address at least one of the symposium themes above.
Submission Deadline: Midnight, 7 May 2024
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Who should attend?
This event is designed for forward-thinking research leaders, policy-makers, and academic practitioners who are interested in or actively integrating AI into their research practices, research culture policies, and strategic decision-making within their department or discipline areas. It's suitable for academics seeking to harness AI for policy and practice, impacting and shaping research culture along with professionals aiming to understand and apply AI in research culture.
Learning outcomes
- Practical tools for implementing AI in existing and aspired research cultures.
- Strategies for navigating policy and ethical considerations of AI in research.
- Networking opportunities with peers at the forefront of AI application in research practices.
- A platform to discuss ethical, practical, and human challenges and solutions related to AI and research culture in higher education and research institutions