AI and Higher Education - Workshop/seminar series at AHU spring 2026

This seminar is part of a workshop/seminar series spring 2026, where we explore generative AI in relation to higher education with a focus on its implications for teaching, student learning and university teachers. The starting point is a critical reflection on what the new technology can mean for the universities' mission and values, for the purpose, content and design of teaching, and what tensions can arise in the encounter between generative AI and academic practices and ideals.

Marita Ljungqvist & Anders Sonesson, AHU
Date: April 28, 13.15-15.00
Place: M313, AHU, MNO-huset, Instrumentmakaregränden 1, Lund.

Content: In most societal sectors, high hopes are placed on GenAI to solve a range of difficult problems and provide the means for positive development. For HE, GenAI is often portrayed as a solution to the ‘Socratic bottleneck’ by providing students with a personalized study partner, always available to help them in their learning and for producing academic texts and artefacts, and by alleviating ‘Socrates’ himself (the HE teacher) from routine or administrative tasks and free up time for more productive and creative use. In this seminar, we take a critical look at the promises of GenAI for HE, teachers, teaching and learning, and also discuss underlying assumptions, imaginaries, and ideological, material and managerial interests.  
Preparations: Three weeks before the seminar, texts will be e-mailed to participants to read in preparation for discussions. 

Registration for the seminar is required.
The last date to register is Feb 6, 2026.
Register here: AI and Higher Education: Workshop/seminar series spring 2026

Read more about the whole workshop/seminar series spring 2026 about generative AI in higher education.