AI in Education and Research – A Series of Free Webinars organised within the HEI Accelerate Project

Politehnica University of Timișoara, through the Department of Distance & Digital Education (DeL), within the framework of the European project Accelerate Future HEI – „Entrepreneurial & Innovative Universities Acceleration Programme“invites you to explore how artificial intelligence is shaping education and research in higher education, through 2 free webinars delivered by Diana AndoneDirector of DeL, with over 30 years of experience in digital technologies and online learning, internationally recognised for her contributions to digital and engineering education.

Workshop 1: AI in Education

Thursday, 4 June 2026 | 14:00–16:00 | Online via Zoom

The first session explores the responsible integration of artificial intelligence in higher education, with a focus on the tools and global best practices shaping the future of teaching. Special attention will be given to new forms of competency assessment and the ethical challenges raised by the use of AI in academic settings.

Free registration for Webinar No. 1

Workshop 2: AI in Research

Thursday, 11 June 2026 | 14:00–16:00 | Online via Zoom

The second session examines how artificial intelligence is transforming academic research practices, with a focus on the ethical use of AI in scientific writing and publishing. Topics will include transparency, authorship, integrity, bias, and the environmental impact of generative AI, as well as perspectives on the future of open science.

Free registration for Webinar No. 2

Participation in both webinars is free and open to all academics, researchers, doctoral students, and students interested in the impact of artificial intelligence on education and research.