PhD Summer School 2026 – The Impact of Artificial Intelligence in Science and Education
May 25 – 29 | 2026
Timisoara | Romania
Organized by Politehnica University of Timisoara as part of the European Universities Alliance E³UDRES² partners with Politehnica University of Timișoara.
Organized by E³UDRES² European Universities Alliance and the Politehnica University of Timișoara, the second PhD Summer School of the Alliance offers students and early stage researchers a unique opportunity to enhance understanding and skills in using Artificial Intelligence tools in Science, Research and Education.
Through interactive workshops, expert-led sessions, and hands-on activities, students will learn how to develop and apply artificial intelligence tools that enhance accessibility, collaboration, innovation and research in academia. Hosted in Timișoara, Romania, at the UPT Conference Center, this modular program combines lectures and hands-on activities, equipping early-stage researchers with the knowledge and practical skills to develop, implement and use effective artificial intelligence tools within their respective fields.
The PhD Summer School on The Impact of Artificial Intelligence in Science and Education 2026 marks the second edition of an intensive 5-day program designed for early-stage researchers (Master's and PhD students) and researchers eager to explore the landscape of using Artificial Intelligence in Science, Research and Education.
The summer school program covers Artificial Intelligence' core principles and practical applications across various domains. Participants will explore key concepts, analyze real-world case studies, and engage in hands-on activities to develop their artificial intelligence policy frameworks and everyday practices. PhD students will have the opportunity to present their research and gain insights into how artificial intelligence tools can help and support their research.
The program will consist of 3 hours of sessions in the morning, each featuring a presentation by a speaker followed by 3 hours of afternoon interactive, hands-on activities.
The curriculum is structured around the following key topics:
- Generative AI;
- Open AI and Chat GPT;
- Regulations on AI in Europe: AI Act;
- Regulations on AI in the USA and worldwide;
- UNESCO Recommendations;
- AI and IEEE;
- Open AI in (Higher) Education;
- AI Tools in Education (examples);
- AI in Science and Research;
- AI Image Generators and other AI Generators;
- Using AI for writing scholarly and scientific texts;
- Plagiarism detectors;
- Ethical Aspects in using AI;
- AI Courses and Guides.
This year's Summer School features a lineup of specialists and thought leaders sharing insights and experiences on Artificial Intelligence, offering extensive knowledge from academia, science, research, and policy while providing participants with a unique opportunity to learn from the best in the field.
Line-up:
To be updated…
Each E³UDRES² partners partner institution is encouraged to send Master's students, PhD students, researchers, and academic staff, free of charge.
The Summer School is open to participants from E³UDRES² partners partner institutions and sister projects, as well as participants from other EU countries.
For E³UDRES² partner institutions, outside partners, and sister projects, or participants from EU countries, the costs are free, covered by the E³UDRES² partners Ent-r-e-innovators project.
Funding for travel and accommodation is available through Erasmus+ mobility & staff training from your institution.
We can arrange accommodation until May 10, 2025.
Please write your accommodation requests to UPT hotels here contact@elearning.upt.ro
Application form for On-Site participation in Timisoara, Romania
Every participant needs to register for on-site participation. .
All participants in person (on-site) at the PhD Summer School will receive a Certificate of Completion.
Application form: If you would like to participate in summer school, we invite you to apply by filling out this Open Practices participant application form. The application form contains: personal and practical questions (5 minutes to answer), and questions about your PhD work (15 minutes to answer).
Review: We will review your submission and make a decision within one day after you submit this application.
Date: The data are securely stored by the UPT (E³UDRES² member).
Registration form for online participation for the morning plenary sessions at the PhD Summer School 2026.
Every participant needs to register for online participation. .
The online participation will not include a Certificate of Completion for the PhD Summer School, but an open badge will be issued.
UPT Conference Center
It is located on Vasile Pârvan Boulevard No. 2 B, right next to the UPT Central Library.
The Summer School for doctoral students will be organized in two of UPT's spaces: K1 amphitheater and room C401.
The K1 Amphitheater has:
- 89 audience seats;
- 4 seats in the presidium;
- 16:9 video projection system (projector + projection screen);
- Sound system (4 microphones for the presidium, 2 mobile microphones, 2 lavalieres);
Room C401 is located on the 4th floor of the building, where the Digital & Digital Education Department is also located.
Online
Online participation for the morning sessions will be based on Zoom registration and only in Zoom.
Timisoara
We are excited to have you here this summer and we hope you have a wonderful time exploring our beautiful city. Timișoara, also known as the "Little Vienna" due to its architecture, is a culturally rich city with a long history, with lots of public squares and lush green retreats.
There are many things to see and do in Timișoara, so here are some suggestions to enjoy during your stay:
- Visit the Union Square – This is the central square of Timișoara and a great place to start your exploration of the city. The Union Square (Domplatz) had unusually large dimensions, compared to the size of the fortress, which served to highlight the baroque aspect of this space.
- Brück Palace (also in Union Square) – On the southern side of the Union Square, in the immediate vicinity of the Baroque Palace, stands one of the most recognizable buildings of Timisoara – the Salamon Brück Palace. Built according to the plans of the Timisoara architect László Székely, in the Secession style, the palace was completed in the summer of 1911.
- The National Theater and Opera House (Victory Square) – The building was built between 1872 and 1875 in the intra muros area of the fortress, according to the plans of the architects Ferdinand Fellner Jr. and Hermann Helmer, in an eclectic historical style.
- Maria Theresia Bastion –The Theresia Bastion, also known as the "Bastion of the Fortress", is the largest surviving part of Timișoara's former bastioned fortress. It also houses the National Museum of Banat.
- Explore the Roses Park – Rozelor Park, formerly called the Rose Park, Rosarium, Ștefan Plavăț Culture, and Leisure Park is one of the parks in Timișoara, arranged in the Cetate neighborhood.
- The "Holy Three Hierarchs" Metropolitan Cathedral – The Orthodox Metropolitan Cathedral impresses both by its size and by the artistic value of the monument, it combines the elements of Byzantine architecture with those of old Romanian architecture.
- Bega Canal – And last but not least, if you are in Timișoara you must visit and take a vaporetto boat trip on the Bega Canal. The canal runs through the entire city, connecting neighborhoods and historic areas.
>>> Discover more places to visit in Timisoara at Spotlight Heritage Timisoara official website.
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