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🌟 Exciting News from the University of Amsterdam 🌟 It is exciting to announce that starting in April, I will be serving as the new Program Director of the BSc in Artificial Intelligence at the University of Amsterdam. This role is not just an honor but a profound responsibility, given our program's pioneering history in AI education since the 1990s—a time when AI was more a subject of science fiction than a scientific discipline. As we navigate the era of Foundation Models and Large Language Models, it is clear that AI is no longer just a tool for technologists. Its potential to revolutionize nearly every aspect of society is immense. This is a great mement to explore critical questions that will shape our curriculum and influence the future of AI education: - What defines AI, and what should an AI curriculum encompass? - What skills are essential for the next generation of AI scientists? - How can AI education be interdisciplinary, impacting fields from physics to chemistry, humanities, linguistics, mathematics, medicine, biology, ...? - How do we ensure AI is accessible to all, promoting an inclusive future? - How can we integrate the principles of #openscience to accelerate innovation across all sciences? The University of Amsterdam has always been at the forefront of AI education, and with these guiding questions, I am committed to pushing the boundaries further, ensuring our students are not only proficient in AI technologies but also ethical and innovative thinkers who can lead in a technologically advanced world. Stay tuned for more updates as we embark on this exciting journey to define the future of AI education. Starting from an already strong and successful BSc, we will next craft a program that prepares students to be pioneers of an AI-driven era, ensuring AI benefits everyone, everywhere. #ArtificialIntelligence #AIeducation #UniversityOfAmsterdam #OpenScience #Innovation

📢 Updated Announcement: Cambridge Generative AI in Education Conference 2024 📢 Pre-registration is open at https://lnkd.in/e7xMCuiG. There are already over 100 pre-registrations and initially we had envisaged the capacity of the event to be 120. The formal registration system will be open in the next few days, we will give those who have pre-registered 48 hours to register and pay the conference fee before we advertise this widely. So we recommend that if you want to secure a place at this event pre-register now as availability is becoming limited. This event will be held on October 16-17, 2024 at the University of Cambridge, hosted at the Hilton in Cambridge. 🎤 Keynote Speakers: Professor Wayne Holmes, UCL Professor Mairéad Pratschke, PhD, University of Manchester More to be announced soon! Both speakers are renowned for their extensive research in AI in education, with more details to be shared soon. 🌐 Conference Theme: The event will explore the integration of generative AI in education, addressing the challenges and opportunities in teaching, learning, and research. Topics will include: Safe and effective use of generative AI tools Ethical considerations and regulatory compliance Developing generative AI literacy among educators and students Addressing global and local inequalities in education through AI For further information go to: https://lnkd.in/e9ExRzdh 🔍 Call for Abstracts: We invite abstracts of up to 500 words by September 16, 2024. Accepted submissions will be confirmed by September 30, 2024. 💡 What to Expect: Interactive sessions, workshops, and panel discussions Networking opportunities with leading researchers, educators, and industry professionals A platform to share knowledge, experiences, and insights 📅 Provisional Programme: October 15: Arrival, registration, and reception October 16: Plenary keynotes, panel sessions, themed workshops, and conference dinner October 17: Themed sessions, workshops, closing keynotes, and panels 💰 Conference Fee: Standard fee: 200 Euros Concessions available for participants from low-income countries To register your interest and submit an abstract, please follow this link. For further inquiries, email us at glenlead@glenlead.com. Don't miss this opportunity to be at the forefront of AI integration in education. We look forward to seeing you in Cambridge! hashtag #CamGenAIED2024 #AIinEducation #GenerativeAI #EdTech #HumanMachineCollaboration #UniversityofCambridge

News from my research group at Technische Hochschule Ingolstadt: "Lehr-/Lernbaukasten für KI (L²KI)" Methods and applications of artificial intelligence (#AI) are taught at the Technische Hochschule Ingolstadt and its partner institutions across numerous degree programs and subjects. The goal of the #L²KI project "Lehr-/Lernbaukasten für KI" is to bring together lecturers and students from various disciplines to jointly prepare future graduates for the highly dynamic, fast-paced, and competitive international #AI job market. The toolkit allows for the individualized combination of modules, aligned with the three fundamental needs of students and lecturers: #belonging, #competence, and #autonomy. During the project phase, modules for selected parts of the #AI value chain are developed, tested, and discussed in regular exchanges. Additionally, the application of #L²KI in extracurricular teaching formats is systematically tested. This is a project by Ulrich Schlickewei and Munir Georges and we are working together with Sören Gröttrup, Sina Huber, Sviatoslav Tugeev et al. at Technische Hochschule Ingolstadt , We are very happy to collaborate with Stefan Etschberger (Technische Hochschule Augsburg ), Tina Seidel (Technische Universität München ) and Ben Lenk-Ostendorf (TUM ProLehre | Medien und Didaktik). Thank you also Peter Riegler for supporting this project. https://lnkd.in/eriVhYwc

With the start of the new academic year, we take our STEM campaign back on track. Our next STEM campaigner is Charlotte Gerritsen, associate professor in Artificial Intelligence at the Vrije Universiteit Amsterdam (VU Amsterdam). Her research focuses on AI and Behaviour. "What do I love about doing research in STEM? I really like using AI techniques to help gain insight into social processes. This allows us to develop intelligent systems that understand, empower and support human behaviour." #womeninscience #womeninstem #engineering #students #university #womenempoweringwomen #womenempowerment #womeninengineering #womeninspace #womeninquantum #academia #academics #womeninleadership  #mathematics #science #sciencecommunication #research #phd 

✨✨ Huge congratulations, Muhammad Afzaal, PhD! ✨✨  Muhammad successfully defended his PhD thesis “Explainable AI for Data-Driven Feedback and Intelligent Action Recommendations to Support” at DSV on September 30. In his thesis, Muhammad explores how students can improve their performance by effectively assessing their own learning actions. This can be done with the help of explainable AI. At the defence, the opponent Arnold Pears summarised what he thinks the thesis delivers: 1.    A systematic analysis of prior literature 2.    Approaches to modelling student performance 3.    Techniques for identifying areas of intervention to enhance learning trajectories 4.    Methods to integrate AI generated material into student exercises 5.    An approach to presenting and visualising learning progress for students   “The recommendations given by the system to a student should not be too far from their current performance. Students can’t expect to go from failing a quiz to having 100% correct answers. The recommendations should rather help them study to go from four correct answers, to six correct answers. It’s about nudging students and giving them recommendations that are doable”, explained Muhammad Afzaal at the defence.   Curious about his findings? The PhD thesis can be downloaded here: https://lnkd.in/dFaeiWi9 Stockholms universitet #PHD #xAI #LearningAnalytics

🔍 Currently diving deep into the fascinating world of doctoral research! 🎓🔬 Excited to share that I'm conducting a study delving into perceptions of students and academics on Generative AI, comparing STEM and non-STEM subjects. 🌟 I believe that understanding these perceptions will not only contribute to the academic discourse but also pave the way for responsible innovation and inclusive discussions around AI technology, it's policy development and pedagogical support. Stay tuned for updates and feel free to reach out 💡 #GenerativeAI #Research #AIperceptions #STEM #NonSTEM #PhDjourney

Thrilled to add 'Generative Artificial Intelligence in Higher Education' to my 2025 reading list! As someone deeply involved in this field, I'm eager to dive into the insights and expertise shared in this book. The fact that it's forwarded by Professor Tshilidzi Marwala, a renowned expert in the field, only adds to my excitement. I'm looking forward to learning from the authors and exploring the potential applications of generative AI in higher education. This book promises to be a valuable resource for anyone interested in the intersection of technology and education. #ArtificialIntelligence #HigherEducation #EdTech #GenerativeAI #FutureOfWork

BUV LECTURERS AND STUDENTS’ RESEARCH PUBLISHED IN TOP 1% EDUCATION JOURNAL, ADVANCING THE UNDERSTANDING OF AI TEXT DETECTION IN EDUCATION We are proud to announce groundbreaking research led by Assoc. Prof. Dr Mike Perkins, Head of the BUV Centre for Research & Innovation, alongside members of the BUV GenAI Academic Research Cluster – Mr. Darius Postma, Mr. Don Hickerson, Mr. James McGaughran; collaborator Dr. Jasper Roe from James Cook University Singapore; and two BUV students, Binh V. and Huy Khuat. The paper was published in the prestigious International Journal of Educational Technology in Higher Education, ranked among the top 1% of education journals worldwide.    This research tackles a critical issue in the age of Generative AI (GenAI): the effectiveness of AI text detectors used to identify AI-generated content in student work. The study rigorously tested various AI text detectors using human-written samples, unmodified AI-generated text, and AI text manipulated to evade detection. The findings highlight the limitations of current detection methods. These results raise important questions about the reliance on AI detectors to ensure academic integrity. As Assoc. Prof. Perkins emphasises, “It’s important to consider the potential impact on inclusivity when the accuracy of these tools can be so easily manipulated by relatively simple techniques requiring no specialist knowledge.” The study highlights the need for a nuanced approach to AI in education, considering both the potential benefits and risks of these emerging technologies. It suggests that relying solely on AI detectors to uphold academic integrity may be problematic and calls for educators to reconsider approaches to assessment in light of AI advancements. ➤ Learn more about the research here: https://lnkd.in/ggXkKQaS #BUV #BritishUniversityVietnam #QAA #QS5Star #ResearchHighlights #GenAI __  British University Vietnam – The first overall QS 5-star and QAA-accredited university in Vietnam  📧 Email: sr@buv.edu.vn  🌐 Website: https://www.buv.edu.vn/ 📲 Zalo OA: zalo.me/buvofficial

How to deal with AI in education in NRW? ➡ The ‘AI in Education’ task force presented recommendations to the state government for the responsible use of AI in teaching and learning on July 2: We are proud to have contributed AI education and ethics recommendations to German government, including research from our colleagues within LamarrInstitute and many more! 🎉 Prof Emmanuel Müller (third from right), our director, was involved in the task force as an AI researcher and developer of future AI systems. He emphasised the importance of strengthening AI education beyond universities: "For trustworthy artificial intelligence made in NRW, we not only need numerous AI experts from NRW universities and NRW research institutes, but also broad education and training in schools and companies in order to be able to question and discuss artificial intelligence across the breadth of society."🙌