AI in Science at UPJŠ: US Expert to Lead Workshops and Lectures

In October 2026, the Center for Interdisciplinary Biosciences at TIP UPJŠ will welcome Dr Richard Luke Daniels from The College of Idaho, USA. An expert in biological sciences, research ethics and biosafety, Dr Daniels will complete a two-week academic visit at our university. The visit will take place within the prestigious Fulbright Specialist Program and with the support of the APBC project (09I02-03-V01-00021). The project is funded by the European Union under NextGenerationEU through the Recovery and Resilience Plan of the Slovak Republic.

The visit will focus on the responsible and practical use of generative artificial intelligence in scientific research, university education and academic publishing. The programme will include hands-on workshops and public lectures. It is intended for Master’s students, doctoral students, researchers and academic staff. The aim is to demonstrate how AI tools can be used effectively and transparently without compromising critical thinking, academic integrity or responsible authorship.

 

Workshops for employee

AI in Science at UPJŠ: From Research to Publication - Responsible Use of AI

The Centre for Interdisciplinary Biosciences at TIP-UPJŠ invites researchers, academic staff, and PhD students to a two-day workshop focused on the practical and responsible use of artificial intelligence in research, scientific writing, and education.

Participants will explore how AI can support scientific literature searches, research planning, project and proposal development, data analysis, and scientific writing. The programme will also address key aspects of academic integrity, policies of scientific journals and funding agencies, and transparent disclosure of AI use. Particular emphasis will be placed on verifying AI-generated outputs, critical thinking, and authorial responsibility.

Dates:

The workshop will take place over two consecutive morning sessions:

• Thursday, 15 October 2026, 8:30–12:00
• Thursday, 22 October 2026, 8:30–12:00

Workshop Programme:

First Morning | Sessions 1-3

1. How We Use AI: Sharing experiences and comparing human-written and AI-generated texts.
2. AI in Research and Scientific Writing I: Ethical boundaries, journal and funding agency policies, and verification of AI-generated outputs.
3. AI in Research and Scientific Writing II: Academic integrity, data handling, plagiarism, and transparent disclosure of AI use.

Second Morning | Sessions 4-6

4. AI Tools to Support Research: Effective prompting and the use of AI for literature searches and research planning.
5. Designing a Research Project with AI: Using AI in project development, protocol design, and data analysis; limitations and associated risks.
6. AI in Education and Professional Training: Responsible use of AI in education as a tool to support learning and critical thinking.

 

Both sessions will take place at Jesenná 5, Košice, 1st floor, room SJ1524 (VKM).

The workshop will be conducted in English.

Registration and Contact

Participants can register using the registration form accessible via the QR code on the accompanying poster.

Link for registration Registrácia | Dvojdňový workshop: AI vo vede – vyplniť formulár

Contact person: lucia.nagyova@upjs.sk.

 

Workshops for Students

AI in Science: Workshop for Students on the Responsible Use of Artificial Intelligence

The Centre for Interdisciplinary Biosciences at TIP-UPJŠ invites Master’s and PhD students to a two-day workshop, AI in Science: Use It Wisely, Keep Your Own Judgement. The workshop will introduce practical ways of using artificial intelligence in study and research, with an emphasis on critical thinking and academic integrity.

Dates:

The workshop will take place over two consecutive morning sessions:

• Friday, 16 October 2026, 8:00–11:30
• Monday, 19 October 2026, 8:30–12:00

Workshop Programme

First Morning | Sessions 1–3

1. How We Use AI: Sharing experiences and comparing human-written and AI-generated texts.
2. AI in Research and Scientific Writing I: Ethical boundaries, verification of AI-generated outputs, and maintaining your own voice.
3. AI in Research and Scientific Writing II: Academic integrity, plagiarism, and transparent disclosure of AI use.

Second Morning | Sessions 4–6

4. AI Tools to Support Research: Effective prompting and the use of AI for literature searches and research planning.
5. Designing a Research Project with AI: Using AI in project development, protocol design, and data analysis; limitations and associated risks.
6. AI in Education and Professional Training: Responsible use of AI in education as a tool to support learning and critical thinking.

Both sessions will take place at Jesenná 5, Košice, ground floor, room SJ0S15.

The workshop will be conducted in English.

Registration and Contact

Participants can register using the registration form accessible via the QR code on the accompanying poster.

Link for registration Registrácia | Dvojdňový workshop: AI vo vede – vyplniť formulár

Contact person: lucia.nagyova@upjs.sk.

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