AIU Launches Scientific Workshops on AI and Higher Education

In a press statement, the university noted that the event was held to enhance academic dialogue on the responsible and transparent use of artificial intelligence in higher education, and to explore its potential in supporting scientific research, innovation, and the development of teaching and learning methods, while emphasizing the importance of leveraging these technologies in a manner that upholds academic integrity and fosters critical thinking and creativity.

The university highlighted that the first day featured a program comprising workshops and specialized sessions addressing the practical and academic aspects of using AI in educational institutions. Yasmin Bourzoug, Director of Business Channels and Partner Sales at Huawei Technologies, delivered a workshop titled “Make Thinking Visible – Responsible AI in Education.” Meanwhile, Prof. Dr. Mohammed Al-Mulla, Professor of Computer Science at the American University of Iraq, presented a workshop titled “AI in Action – The AI Usage Pyramid in Higher Education,” which covered frameworks for AI usage in higher education environments.

The university reported that the program included an international online panel discussion, in collaboration with Florida State University (FSU), titled “Responsible AI in Education,” featuring a distinguished group of academics and experts: Rabeez Rizoug, Director of the Learning Systems Institute at the Office of the Vice President for Research at Florida State University; Dr. Dina Vourtikina, Assistant Dean for Innovation and Educational Technology Enhancement; Prof. Dr. Mohammed Al-Mulla; and Dr. Ali Fanjan, Director of AI Applications and Integration at the American University of Iraq. The session was moderated by Aliya Al-Aziz, Executive Director of Strategic Events and Alumni Affairs at the American University of Iraq.

The university stated that the discussions focused on responsibility and transparency in the deployment of AI in education, and on the role of academic institutions in establishing clear practices that ensure the conscious use of these technologies, thereby supporting the educational process and keeping pace with rapid advancements in the field.

The university continued its activities with a workshop titled “The AI Traffic Light System – Responsible & Transparent Use of Generative AI in Higher Education,” presented by Dr. Ali Fanjan, which highlighted practical mechanisms for regulating the use of generative AI in higher education and enhancing transparency in its application within academic activities.

The university noted that the second day featured an “AI Tools Showcase,” allowing participants to explore a range of applications and practical solutions. It also included an interactive student activity titled “AIU AI Agent,” which provided students with the opportunity to engage directly with AI technologies and explore their potential in educational and practical contexts.

The university emphasized the importance of the event in building bridges of cooperation between academic institutions, experts, and the public and private sectors, contributing to the exchange of knowledge and expertise and keeping pace with the transformations occurring in higher education and the labor market amid the rapid development of AI technologies.

The university added that the patronage by the Kuwait Foundation for the Advancement of Sciences reflected the importance of supporting initiatives that enhance scientific research and innovation, promote awareness of emerging technologies and their applications, and highlight the international dimension of the event through collaboration with Florida State University, by providing a platform for dialogue and the exchange of perspectives on responsible AI practices in education.