Higher Education in the Era of AI

by António Dias Figueiredo (DEI-UC, CISUC)

Wednesday Apr 30, 2025, 2:00 PM → 3:00 PM Portugal

Sala de Conferências (Departamento de Física FCTUC)

How can higher education adapt to an era where artificial intelligence (AI) underlies all human activities? This conversation explores the potential of AI to transform higher education. It starts by outlining the basic principles of human-AI interaction, examining how AI tools can reshape the cognitive processes. Drawing on a taxonomy of pedagogical approaches, it reflects on the synergies between AI and pedagogy and stresses the need to reshape the assessment cultures. Finally, it highlights the transformative role of AI in scientific research, illustrating practical aspects and emphasizing the importance of research integrity.