SAVE THE DATE | Conference “Building the AI-Ready University”, hosted by Queen’s University Belfast, 15-16 October 2026
Queen’s University Belfast is hosting the Conference “Building the AI-Ready University: Tools, Systems, and Strategies for the Future“, on 15-16 October.
The world is changing at an unprecedented pace, presenting both transformative opportunities and complex challenges. AI tools are not only driving this change but also offering powerful ways to navigate it. This Conference invites participants to explore how universities can harness the potential of AI, going beyond skepticism and hesitation to engage critically, creatively, and responsibly with these technologies.
The 2 half-days programme will explore the topic from different angles, including the possible application in the context of research and scholarly productivity.
More details on the programme and registration coming soon!
Schedule
| DAY 1 | 15 October | DAY 2 | 16 October |
|---|---|
| 12h00 – 13h00: Welcome Lunch | 8h00 – 8h30: Welcome Coffee |
| Afternoon: Session 1 | From Chalkboards to Chatbots: AI in Modern Higher Education Session 2 | Beyond the Buzz: What AI Tools Really Offer Universities in 2026 | Morning: Session 3 | AI-Powered Research Session 4 | AI for Scholarly Productivity: Publication and Grant-Writing |
| Evening: Tour of QUB + Networking Dinner | 12h30 – 13h30: Farewell Lunch |
Co-funded by the European Union. Views and opinions expressed are however those of the authors only and do not necessarily reflect those of the European Union or the European Education and Culture Executive Agency (EACEA). Neither the European Union nor the granting authority can be held responsible for them.