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ONLINE: AI in Research

 

About the webinar

Join us for a 90-minute introductory workshop on the ethical use of AI tools in research. This session will explore the benefits and challenges of integrating AI into academic work, covering topics like data privacy, bias, transparency, and the responsible use of AI-powered tools. You’ll gain valuable insights on navigating ethical dilemmas, ensuring your research maintains integrity, and how to harness AI effectively without compromising academic standards. Perfect for postgraduate students and postdoctoral researchers looking for an introduction to the evolving landscape of research technology.

 

What level of study is the workshop aimed at?

Postgraduate Diploma

Yes

Honours

Yes

Masters

Yes

PhD

Yes

Postdoctoral Fellow

Yes

Junior Research Fellow

Yes

 

Which faculty/faculties is the workshop aimed at?

Humanities

Yes

Commerce (including GSB)

Yes

Law

Yes

EBE

Yes

Science

Yes

Health Sciences

Yes

CHED

Yes

 

Requirements

Preparation for the workshop

Students should have at least 3 to 4 readings / journal articles relevant to their topic for this online workshop

Level of participation at the workshop

Online individual activities and whole group discussions are expected.  Students should further expect to engage in some reading and analysis activities employing strategies and methods being covered

MS Teams

  • It is recommended that you install the MS Teams software onto the device that you will be using to join the workshop, so that you have full functionality of the software features.
  • If you require any technical assistance with this task or require guidance in using the software, please contact the ICTS helpdesk at icts-helpdesk@uct.ac.za or on +27 21 650 4500.
  • When registering for this workshop, you will be prompted to input your UCT credentials, including UCT e-mail address, for security reasons.  A confirmation e-mail will then be sent to the UCT e-mail address with which you registered and will contain the MS Teams link to join the workshop on the day.
  • To join the online workshop on the day, log into MS Teams via the profile linked to the e-mail address with which you registered and not a personal or company profile, to avoid access issues.
Date:
Monday, March 24, 2025
Time:
2:00pm - 3:30pm
Presenter:
A/Prof. Daniela Gachogo, Mr. Tefo Mosienyane & Ms. Janine Carlse
Categories:
Information Session

Registration is required. There are no seats available but a waiting list is available.

Event Organizer

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Amanda Bessick

 

Contact:

Room 2.04  Level 2 Otto Beit Building

University Avenue, Upper Campus

University of Cape Town

Rondebosch 7700

 

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Social media:

@UCTpostgrads

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