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Supported by the ECR Research Culture and Community Grant, researchers are invited to join an upcoming practical session designed to help Postgraduate Researchers and Early Career Researchers navigate the evolving landscape of AI in academia with confidence.

The Digital Confidence and AI Literacy for Researchers: A Practical Skills Workshop for PGRs and ECRs is an interactive event that will explore the practicalities of responsible AI use, digital trust, and how to effectively leverage AI to strengthen research bids and streamline workflows.

What the Session Covers

This workshop focuses on actionable skills that researchers can apply to their work immediately. Attendees will explore the ethical and secure use of AI tools under the framework of digital trust, and discover smart ways to integrate these digital tools into daily research practices. Crucially, the session will also provide practical approaches to strengthening future research bids and grant applications using digital insights.

Featured Speakers & Facilitators

The event brings together a cross-disciplinary panel of experts to share their insights:

• Dr Ediz Akçay (Business School)
• Dr Festus Adedoyin (School of Computing and Engineering)
• Anthony Ashwn (Data Scientist, ROSEN)
• Facilitated by: Dr Emmanuella Ejime-Okereafor

Event Details

Friday 26 June, 10am – 12pm
F202, Fusion Building, Talbot Campus

How to Register

Register here to book your place

If you have any questions, please email Emmanuella Ejime-Okereafor: eejime@bournemouth.ac.uk