Artificial Intelligence Tools: Responsible Use and Applications in Research and Academia
A workshop offered by the Bonn Graduate Center
This workshop provides a hands-on learning experience with a focus on a wider variety of AI tools, their ethical implications and their practical applications. The aim is to facilitate the responsible and efficient use of AI-based tools in research and academia.
Online Workshop
Thursday, June 11, 2026
9:00 a.m. - 4:00 p.m.
Trainer
Dr. Andrea Sanchini
Language
English
Location
Online
Target Group
Doctoral students and postdocs
Track(s)
Research, Research Management
Certificate
8 units are applicable within the Doctorate plus or Careers plus certificate
Description
Included topics:
- Introduction to AI with a focus on generative AI
- Ethical considerations and responsible use (e.g. data privacy, address biases, best
practices) - Guidelines from major journals and institutions on using AI tools in research and
academia - Crafting effective prompts for generative AI
- Practical applications of AI tools in research and academia
- Broader benefits and limitations of implementing AI tools in research and academia
- Future developments and possibilities
At the end of the workshop, you will receive a list of generative AI prompts useful in research and academia.
There will be practice sessions during the workshop for which you are required to have a computer, an internet connection and access to at least one generative AI tool, such as the institution’s chatbot, DeepSeek, ChatGPT, Academic Cloud, Qwen, Mistral Le Chat, Claude, Microsoft Copilot, Google Gemini or others.
Content
- Understanding the importance of using AI in research and academia and assessing the benefits and risks involved
- Crafting effective prompts for your research tasks
- Developing strategies to integrate AI tools into your research workflow
- Staying informed about and adapt to new developments in the field of AI
Creditable for the Micro Credential 'AI & Digital Skills'
Micro Credentials for doctoral students offer the opportunity to systematically add key future skills to your professional expertise. You can apply for a Micro Credential if you successfully complete at least four workshops from one area of expertise.
Feedback from Participants
"Good balance of ethical considerations and applicability. Very good selection and range of AI tools for various applications. Very good overview." (Participant 2024)
"The workshop was informative, well-structured, and highly engaging. I truly appreciated the clear explanations and the practical examples that made the content easy to understand and apply." (Participant 2025)
Contact
Bonn Graduate Center
Address
Alte Sternwarte
Poppelsdorfer Allee 47
53115 Bonn
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