CIVICA ESR
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Note: Only applications submitted through our official registration form will be considered for this course. Link for the registration form: https://forms.office.com/e/nYiLpKy9XK . Course Description: This hands-on workshop introduces the use of Artificial Intelligence (AI) tools in research and academia, with a focus on generative AI. It combines practical exercises with conceptual input to help participants understand how to integrate AI tools into academic workflows responsibly and effectively. Key topics include ethical considerations (such as bias and data privacy), institutional guidelines, prompt engineering, and a range of academic applications including literature review, data analysis, writing support, and research design. The workshop also addresses limitations of AI tools and future developments in the field. Dates & Times (Online): - 17 June 2026 – 09:00 to 13:00 - 18 June 2026 – 09:00 to 13:00 Credits: 1 ECTS Learning Objectives: By the end of the workshop, participants will be able to: -Understand the role, benefits, and risks of AI use in research and academia -Apply effective prompt engineering for academic tasks -Integrate AI tools into their research workflows responsibly and efficiently -Critically evaluate ethical considerations, including bias and data privacy -Stay informed about emerging developments in AI applications

Do you have a viva or an upgrade coming up that you are anxious about? Does the prospect of defending your work fill you with fear and dread? This workshop will consider some common concerns that arise during the viva and upgrade process. We will discuss what to expect during your viva, practical ways to prepare, and tips for managing your fears surrounding the process.

Seminar offered by Dondena Research Center (Spring 2026 seminar series) ----- June 22nd 2026 12:45-2:00pm (UTC+1) ------ CIVICA ESR can attend ONLINE only. Zoom meetings link will be available upon registration. ------ SEMINAR DESCRIPTION: Conversational generative AI agents such as ChatGPT, Claude or Gemini are gaining prominence in our daily lives. As their capabilities enable an increasingly diverse usage, by an increasingly diverse set of individuals, it becomes crucial to understand both how we use these technologies, and the extent to which we trust them for a range of tasks. This lecture outlines a set of recent research on trust-and-use dynamics of conversational generative AI, and invites the audience to reflect on a research agenda towards the future. ----- BIO: Theo Araujo is Professor of Media, Organisations and Society at the University of Amsterdam. He is the principal investigator of cAlibrate, a project funded by the NWO Vidi program investigating use and trust calibration on Generative AI, and of the Digital Data Donation Infrastructure (D3I), coordinating a consortium of six universities creating a national infrastructure for data donation. He is also one of the co-directors of the Research Priority Area Trust in the Digital Society and a senior researcher at the Gravitation Program Public Values in the Algorithmic Society (AlgoSoc). His chair investigates the dynamic interplay between media and organisations, and what it means for society, with a special focus on trust. Organisations are defined with a broad lens, encompassing not only companies or corporations, but also – and especially – non-governmental organisations, (semi-)public institutions, as well as social movements and other forms of organisations.
Teachers:

• Theo Araujo ()