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Target Audience: All staff and postgraduate researchers involved in leading, conducting or supporting research

This is a live, on-campus event with an option for hybrid participation.

Join us for an engaging exploration of the intersection between generative AI technologies and research integrity in this joint event with the Scottish Research Integrity Network (SRIN).

As AI algorithms become more sophisticated and present within our everyday lives, they are also increasingly involved in research processes. While this use of AI tools can offer a range of new opportunities in making research more efficient, accessible and open to new directions and approaches, the research community also faces new challenges and uncertainty around aspects, such data privacy, bias and transparency which can impact the integrity of their research.

With a distinguished panel of expert speakers, we will hear different perspectives on the ethical and integrity considerations of using AI technologies in research and will have an opportunity to discuss the potential challenges and opportunities in more detail.

Event Agenda:

09:30-10:00: Registration and refreshments on arrival (for in-person participants only)

10:00-10:05: Welcome and Housekeeping (Dr Helen Young - Head of Research Policy & Information, University of Strathclyde)

10:05-10:15: Introduction (Prof Inke Naethke - Associate Dean for Professional Culture, School of Life Sciences, University of Dundee)

10:15-10:25: Expert provocations:

• Prof Michael Rovatsos - Professor of Artificial Intelligence, School of Informatics, University of Edinburgh
• Prof Anahid Basiri - Chair of Geospatial Data Science and Director of Centre for Data Science and AI, University of Glasgow

10:25-10:40: Training & Supporting Responsible Users of Generative AI (Dr Andrew Porter - Research Integrity & Training Adviser, Cancer Research UK Manchester Institute)

10:40-10:55: AI By Default? Thinking Through In/Equality, AI and Research Integrity (Dr Esperanza Miyake - Chancellor's Fellow & Senior Lecturer in Journalism, Media & Communication, University of Strathclyde)

10:55-11:10: Research Integrity and the Ways of Using AI (Prof Viktor Dorfler - Professor of AI Strategy, Department of Management Science, University of Strathclyde)

11:10-11:30: Panel Q&A

In addition, the event will be followed by a more interactive workshop focused on discussion of some of themes explored in this event - you can register to participate in this follow-on workshop on 'AI Integrity in Practice' here.

Course Outcomes & Objectives

Participating in this event will allow you to

• Expand your understanding of how generative AI technologies may be applied in research contexts and its opportunities and risks.
• Hear different expert perspectives on how the intersection of AI and research integrity may be navigated now and in the future.
• Share your ideas and questions on how AI may be used effectively for high-quality research.

Accessibility

We are committed to ensuring our events and courses are accessible to all staff:

• Full access information for the venue is available via AccessAble.
• Hybrid provision is available. For online attendance, please register on the Eventbrite page.
• There will be optional audience participation through discussion and Q&A.
• You are asked to attend the whole session.
• This is a short session without a break.
• The session is relaxed – this means you can stretch, move around, stim etc.
• Digital copies of resources will be emailed to participants after delivery as standard.
• Please contact osdu-equity@strath.ac.uk to discuss any further access requirements.

Prerequisites