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O konferencji GenAI w edukacji wyższej About the GenAI Conference in Higher Education

Konferencja GenAI łączy naukowców, dydaktyków, praktyków i liderów biznesu, aby wspólnie analizować wpływ technologii AI na transformację edukacji i badań naukowych.

Wydarzenie jest organizowane przez DELab UW, interdyscyplinarne centrum Uniwersytetu Warszawskiego, które
łączy środowisko akademickie, biznes i administrację publiczną, aby wspierać innowacje i transformację cyfrową. The GenAI Conference brings together academic researchers, educators, practitioners, and business leaders to explore how AI technologies are reshaping teaching and research.

This event is organized by DELab UW, an interdisciplinary center at the University of Warsaw,
connecting academia, business, and public administration to drive innovation and digital transformation.

Innowacyjne nauczanie Innovative teaching

Jak generatywna AI zmienia sposób nauczania i uczenia się. How generative AI
is changing the way we teach and learn.

Nowatorskie badania naukowe Pioneering research

Przełomowe zastosowania AI w nauce i badaniach. Groundbreaking applications of AI
in science and research.

Dobre praktyki Best practices

Inspirujące przykłady wdrożeń technologii na uczelniach. Inspiring examples
of technology implementations
at universities.

Portal wiedzy Knowledge portal

Tworzenie platformy wymiany doświadczeń między badaczami, firmami i dydaktykami. Creating a platform
for the exchange
of experiences between researchers, companies and educators.

Harmonogram wydarzenia Event Schedule

Dzień 1 Day 1
czwartek 29.05 Thursday 29.05

Dzień 2 Day 2
piątek 30.05 Friday 30.05

Otwarcie konferencji Opening of the conference

9:00-10:00

Główna aula 0.410 Main hall 0.410

Przemówienia:

• JM rektora
• Przedstawiciela Ministerstwa Nauki i Szkolnictwa Wyższego
• Dyrektor DELab UW

Address by:

• His Magnificence the Rector
• The representative of the Ministry
  of Science and Higher Education
• The Director of DELab UW

Keynote Speech

10:00-11:00

Główna aula 0.410 Main hall 0.410

GenAI in Higher Education – some things we need to talk about - prof. Neil Selwyn GenAI in Higher Education – some things we need to talk about - prof. Neil Selwyn

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GenAI in Higher Education – some things we need to talk about

With the hype around genAI now beginning to settle down, Neil Selwyn points to some longer-term questions that need to be discussed as genAI capabilities are now being baked into various aspects of higher education practice. What forms of genAI are now taking hold in universities, and with what consequences? How do genAI logics and values fit with established educational and scholarly expectations, and how are tensions being resolved? Is there a moral case for universities resisting and rejecting genAI completely … or is it possible to think otherwise about alternate forms of genAI that higher education might want and genuinely benefit from?

11:00-11:30

Przerwa kawowa Coffee break

Debate Debate

11:30-13:00

Główna aula 0.410 Main hall 0.410

The Fix or the Break: GenAI in Higher Education The Fix or the Break: GenAI in Higher Education

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Debate: The Fix or the Break: GenAI in Higher Education

Moderated by: Prof. Renata Włoch (University of Warsaw)

Panelists:

• Prof. Neil Selwyn (Monash University)
• Prof. Peter Kahn (University of Manchester)
• Prof. Zygmunt Lalak (Vice-Rector for Research, University of Warsaw)

Description:
This high-level debate brings together leading voices to reflect on the promises and risks of generative artificial intelligence in higher education. As universities worldwide begin to explore the use of GenAI tools in teaching, learning and research, the question arises:Will AI fix what is broken in the university – or will it break what still works?
The panel will juxtapose two contrasting yet complementary perspectives.
Prof. Neil Selwyn, one of the world’s most recognized critical scholars of educational technology, will challenge assumptions about the optimistic rhetoric surrounding GenAI, emphasizing the social, pedagogical and political consequences of unreflective adoption. On the other hand, Prof. Peter Kahn will offer a vision of constructive integration, where GenAI functions as a learning assistant and mentor, enhancing individual agency, flexibility and pedagogical responsiveness.
Joining the conversation, Vice-Rector Zygmunt Lalak will bring the institutional and leadership perspective of the University of Warsaw, reflecting on the challenges of aligning innovation with academic identity, educational values, and regulatory frameworks.
The debate will address key strategic questions:

• What kind of university do we want in the age of GenAI?
• How can institutions balance experimentation with responsibility?
• What does it take to become a learning organisation in a time of rapid technological change?
• What role should academic communities play in defining boundaries, values and purposes for AI in education?

As part of the GenAI in Higher Education conference – the first of its kind in Poland – this panel sets out to create a critical and open space for dialogue, where no single narrative dominates, and where the future of the university is not only imagined, but actively negotiated.

13:00 - 14:00

Lunch

14:00 - 15:30

Debata: Jakiej uczelni chcemy w obliczu rozwoju AI? Debate: Jakiej uczelni chcemy w obliczu rozwoju AI?

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Panel będzie prowadzony w języku polskim.
Nie przewidujemy tłumaczenia symultanicznego. Please note: the discussion
will be conducted in Polish.
No simultaneous translation
will be provided.

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Uczestnicy:

Prowadzi: Dr hab. Katarzyna Śledziewska, prof. UW
• prof. Alojzy Nowak
• prof. Anna Giza-Poleszczuk
• prof. Janusz Uriasz - Przewodniczący PKA

Cel:

Otwarcie strategicznej debaty o przyszłości uczelni – nie tylko w kontekście technologii, ale przede wszystkim w kontekście misji uczelni, wartości, tożsamości oraz roli społecznej i gospodarczej.

Opis:

W dobie dynamicznego rozwoju sztucznej inteligencji, pytanie „jakiej uczelni chcemy?” staje się jednym z najważniejszych wyzwań dla systemu szkolnictwa wyższego. Czy uczelnie powinny jedynie adaptować się do zmian technologicznych, czy aktywnie je współkształtować? Na czym powinna się opierać ich misja w świecie, w którym wiedza staje się natychmiast dostępna, a kompetencje zmieniają się szybciej niż programy kształcenia?

Debata otworzy refleksję nad tym:

• Jak zmieni się misja edukacyjna uczelni w ciągu 10 lat?
• Jaką funkcję społeczną i kulturową mają dziś pełnić uczelnie?
• Na jakich wartościach powinna być oparta ich tożsamość w erze generatywnej AI?
• Czego powinniśmy bronić, a co powinniśmy odważnie zmieniać?
• Czy uczelnie powinny pozostać strażnikami akademickiej autonomii, czy stać się liderami cyfrowych przemian?

Warsztaty i dyskusje Workshops & Discussions

Warsztaty: Nauka i Badania Workshop: Science and Research
Sala: 1.132 Room: 1.132
Temat: Automatyzacja procesów badawczych Topic: Automation of research processes

Warsztaty: Dydaktyka Workshop: Teaching
Sala: 1.138 Room: 1.138
Temat: Włączanie nowych narzędzi cyfrowych w procesy dydaktyczne Topic: Incorporating new digital tools into teaching processes

Dyskusja: Otoczenie uczelni Discussion: University ecosystem
Sala: 1.128 Room: 1.128
Temat: Nowe wzorce współpracy w erze cyfrowej Topic: New patterns of collaboration in digital era

15:30 - 16:00

Przerwa kawowa Coffee break

16:00 - 17:30

Debata: Jakiej strategii potrzebują uczelnie w dobie AI? Od wizji do działania Debate: Jakiej strategii potrzebują uczelnie w dobie AI? Od wizji do działania

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Please note: the discussion
will be conducted in Polish.
No simultaneous translation
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Uczestnicy:

Prowadzi: dr hab. Magdalena Słok-Wódkowska, prof. UW, Kierowniczka Pracowni Regulacyjnej DELab, Pełnomocniczka ds. równości WPiA
• prof. Ewa Krogulec, Prorektor ds. rozwoju UW
• Robert Grey - kanclerz UW
• dr Zuzanna Hazubska - Pełnomocniczka Ministra ds. spójności polityki naukowej państwa, MNiSW
• Dr Elżbieta Jaskulska, KJD Wydziału Archeologii, URK

Cel:

Przedyskutowanie konkretnych kierunków i narzędzi strategicznych, które pozwolą uczelniom – w szczególności Uniwersytetowi Warszawskiemu – skutecznie odpowiedzieć na wyzwania i możliwości związane z AI.

Opis:

Jak przełożyć wizję nowoczesnej uczelni na konkretne działania? Ta debata skupi się na realnych możliwościach wdrażania strategii rozwoju w kontekście barier instytucjonalnych, konieczności współpracy międzysektorowej i wyzwań organizacyjnych.

Dyskusja obejmie m.in.:

• Jak pogodzić tempo zmian technologicznych z tempem zmian instytucjonalnych?
• Co jest realnie możliwe do wdrożenia na Uniwersytecie Warszawskim i innych uczelniach w najbliższych latach?
• Czy i na jakich warunkach warto wchodzić we współpracę z big techami?
• Jak tworzyć strategie, które uwzględniają różnorodność wydziałów, potrzeb i poziomów cyfryzacji?

Nauka i Badania Science and Research
Sala: 1.132 Room: 1.132
Temat: Automatyzacja procesów badawczych Topic: Automation of research processes

Dydaktyka Teaching
Sala: 1.138 Room: 1.138
Temat: Włączanie nowych narzędzi cyfrowych w procesy dydaktyczne Topic: Incorporating new digital tools into teaching processes

Otoczenie uczelni University ecosystem
Sala: 1.128 Room: 1.128
Temat: Nowe wzorce współpracy w erze cyfrowej Topic: New patterns of collaboration in digital era

19:00-22:00

Sale Muzeum Uniwersytetu Warszawskiego Halls of the University of Warsaw Museum

Kolacja bankietowa Banquet Dinner

Sesje równoległe Parallel sessions

9:00-10:30

Teoria AI AI Theory
Sala: 1.132 Room: 1.132
Temat: Przyszłość publikacji naukowych Topic: The Future of Scientific Publishing

Dydaktyka Teaching
Sala: 1.138 Room: 1.138
Temat: Innowacyjne metody nauczania Topic: Innovative teaching methods

Praktyki i Wymiana Wiedzy Practices and Knowledge Exchange
Sala: 1.128 Room: 1.128
Prezentacje sponsorów i praktyków Sponsor and practitioner presentations

10:30 - 11:00

Przerwa kawowa Coffee break

Warsztaty Workshops

11:00-12:30

Sala: 1.132 Room: 1.132
Wykorzystanie AI w nauce Using AI in science

Sala: 1.138 Room: 1.138
Nowe technologie w dydaktyce New technologies in teaching

Sala: 1.128 Room: 1.128
Praktyki i Wymiana Wiedzy Practices and Knowledge Exchange

Zamknięcie Konferencji Closing of the Conference

13:30 - 14:00

Główna aula 0.410 Main hall 0.410

Podsumowanie i wnioski Summary and Conclusions

• Stoiska partnerów: Partner stands: Dostępne przez cały czas trwania konferencji w atrium w miejscu konferencji Available throughout the conference in the atrium at the conference venue
• Rejestracja: Registration: Przy wejściu do głównej sali At the entrance to the main hall
• Materiały konferencyjne: Conference materials: Dostępne w formie cyfrowej i drukowanej Available in digital and printed formats
• Live Streaming na kanale: Live Streaming on channel: https://www.youtube.com/@delab-uw

Prelerenci Speakers

Prof. Neil Selwyn

Keynote Speaker, Monasch University, Australia

Prof. Peter Kahn

University of Manchester

Dr Ross English

University of Southampton, UK

Assoc. Prof. Joanna Mytnik

Gdansk University of Technology, Poland

Jacqueline Bellon

University of Tübingen

Dr Michael Agyemang Adarkwah

Friedrich Schiller University Jena

Assoc. Prof. Tymoteusz Doligalski

SGH Warsaw School of Economics

Dr László Horváth

ELTE Eötvös Loránd University

Prof. Marek Zieliński

Collegium Da Vinci

Dr Krzysztof Patkowski

Collegium Da Vinci

Dr Tomasz Kopczewski

Faculty of Economic Sciences University of Warsaw

Prof. Joanna Paliszkiewicz

Warsaw University of Life Sciences

Dr Ewa Malinowska

Psychology Department, Warsaw University

Albert Łukasik

Nicolaus Copernicus University

Dr Jon Cardoso-Silva

LSE

Dr Ewelina Gdaniec

WSG University in Bydgoszcz

Dr Anna Miotk

University of Warsaw, Faculty of Journalism, Information, and Book Studies

Dr Jan Majewski

University of Warsaw

Dr Przemysław Tomczyk

Kozminski University

Assoc. Prof. Igor Lyubashenko

SWPS University

Dr Krzysztof Karsznia

Warsaw University of Technology

Krzysztof Książek

Warsaw University of Technology

Sonja Niemann

Bavarian Research Institute for Digital Transformation (bidt)

Antonia Becker

Bavarian Research Institute for Digital Transformation (bidt)

Dr Mary Dawood

University of Birmingham

Katarzyna Drożdżal

Instytut Psychologii PAN

Jacek Mańko

Kozminski University

Karolina Rożek

AGH University of Cracow

Dr Agata Komendant-Brodowska

Faculty of Sociology, University of Warsaw

Ani Encheva

Utrecht University

Prof. Przemysław Kordos

University of Warsaw, Faculty of "Artes Liberales"

Dr Krzysztof Skonieczny

University of Warsaw, Faculty of "Artes Liberales"

Dr Pauldy Otermans

Otermans Institute

Dev Aditya

Otermans Institute and Brunel University of London

Dr Jakub Możaryn

Warsaw University of Technology, Institute of Automatic Control and Robotics

Dr TING-YU SYLWIA LEE

SWPS University, Department of Asian Studies

Dr Jedrzej Niklas

Institute of Continuing Education, University of Cambridge

Dr Dominika Wiśniewska

Google for Education

Prof. Jakub Growiec

SGH Warsaw School of Economics

Dr Tim Hallas

Anglia Ruskin University

Dr Justyna Berniak-Woźny

SWPS University

Dr Karolina Małek

Warsaw University, Faculty of Psychology

Assoc. Prof. Gaëlle Molinari

University of Geneva

Prof. Marek Mieńkowski

Pedagogium Wyższa Szkoła Nauk Społecznych

Dr Wojciech Woźniak

Warsaw University of Life Sciences

Prof. Seweryn Rudnicki

AGH University

Magdalena Hyczko

Google Cloud

Dr Anna Baczko-Dombi

Faculty of Sociology, University of Warsaw

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prof. Neil Selwyn, Monasch University, Australia

Professor Neil Selwyn is a Distinguished Professor in the Faculty of Education at Monash University, Australia, and a leading international researcher in the field of digital education. His work critically explores the social, political and pedagogical implications of technology use in education. Over a 30-year academic career, he has authored or co-authored 18 books and over 300 scholarly publications, with his research translated into numerous languages. He is among the most cited Australian educational researchers, with an H-index of 97 and over 41,000 citations. Selwyn has led over 30 funded research projects, supported by institutions such as the ARC, UNESCO, Gates Foundation and Microsoft. He has advised global bodies including UNESCO, the OECD and the Council of Europe on the digitalisation of education. As former editor of *Learning, Media and Technology*, he has shaped critical debates in educational technology. He currently investigates the role of AI, datafication and digital automation in schools and universities. A sought-after keynote speaker, he regularly presents at conferences and advises policymakers across Europe, Asia and the Americas. He is a Fellow of the Academy of the Social Sciences in Australia and holds honorary appointments at Oxford and Lund University.

Title of presentation:
GenAI in Higher Education – some things we need to talk about

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Dr. Ross English, University of Southampton, UK

Ross English is a Senior Teaching Fellow in Academic Practice in the Centre for Higher Education Practice at the University of Southampton, UK. He works with the Doctoral College, delivering training to postgraduate researchers. His research focuses of the experience of postgraduate researchers in UK Higher Education.

Title of presentation:
“It’s ‘easier than asking [my] supervisor for support’: UK based Doctoral candidates’ use of Generative AI and implications for supervisory support

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Assoc. Prof. Joanna Mytnik, PhD, Director of the Center for Modern Education at Gdańsk University of Technology

Biologist, researcher, and academic lecturer (since 1999) and leader of the Center for Modern Education at Gdańsk University of Technology (since 2020). She is passionate about designing learning ecosystems based on the latest neuroscience research and with mindfulness towards human needs. She is fascinated by the search for innovative solutions in education. Since 2010, she has been conducting training for teachers at all educational levels (including over 300 hours of AI-related training), supporting the creation of innovative learning ecosystems and promoting the appreciation of teachers. She is a vocal opponent of traditional grading systems and oppressive educational structures. Her key areas of expertise include: educational transformation, neuroscience, gamification, AI in education, new technologies, assessment without grades, and active lecturing methods. For over 25 years, she has taught children, youth, and adults using original, non-standard teaching methods and tools. She is the creator of the EDUxAI strategy at Gdańsk University of Technology and the author of dozens of lectures, training sessions, and webinars on AI in education. More information: www.joannamytnik.com.pl

Title of presentation:
EDUxAI: A Comprehensive Strategy for Implementing Open GenAI Policy in Higher Education. Gdansk Tech case.

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Jacqueline Bellon, Research Assistant, University of Tübingen

Jacqueline Bellon's background is in philosophy, specifically philosophy of technology, epistemology, theories of culture, the history and philosophy of the cognitive sciences, and the history of ideas. She is currently a research assistant at the University of Tübingen, Germany. Her research interests include human-technology relations, computer vision, and generative AI. She works in a three year project on "Epistemic and Ethical Aspects of Generative AI in Higher Education" in which she is developing empirically evaluated teaching material for university staff to use in classes. The material includes exercises on AI literacy, technical knowledge, competent and critical use of AI tools, proposals for an AI policy, for succesful assignment completion, and it overall aims at ensuring that we will continue to teach skills such as structured argumentation and standards of academic writing even in times in which a significant number of stundents complete written assignments with the help of Large Language Model applications.

Title of presentation:
Epistemical and ethical aspects of AI tools in higher education: teaching material and empirical results from a three-year project

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Dr Michael Agyemang Adarkwah, Friedrich Schiller University Jena

Dr Michael Agyemang Adarkwah is a Research Associate at Friedrich Schiller University Jena, Germany. He was a Postdoctoral Researcher at Beijing Normal University, China. He is an Editor of the book series Assessment of Educational Technology(AET) at Routledge. He is a Senior Editor for Frontiers of Digital Education. He is also an Associate Editor for SN Social Sciences, the Journal of Applied Learning and Teaching (JALT), and the Journal of University Teaching and Learning Practice (JUTLP).

Title of presentation:
GenAI as a “Silent Partner” and “Silent Killer” in Adult Higher Education: A Pathway for Safe and Responsible Adoption

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Assoc. Prof. Tymoteusz Doligalski, SGH Warsaw School of Economics

Tymoteusz Doligalski, Research and Teaching Fellow in the e-Business Unit at SGH Warsaw School of Economics. He researches the functioning of online companies, especially platforms, from the perspective of business models and AI. Deputy director of the AI Lab at SGH. He publishes research notes on the blog: https://www.doligalski.net/

Title of presentation:
GenAI as a Research Partner

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Dr László Horváth, ELTE Eötvös Loránd University

László Horváth, is an economist-andragogue, currently working as an Assistant Professor at the Institute of Education, ELTE Eötvös Loránd University. He obtained his PhD (2019) in higher education management, focusing on higher education institutions as learning organisations. His research interests concentrate on how educational institutions and teaching professionals adapt and learn in response to the challenges of digital transformation (e.g. artificial intelligence). He worked in various national (e.g. post-doctoral research grant focusing on digital transformation in education) and international research, development, and consultancy projects (e.g. supporting the OECD in their study of labour market outcomes of Hungarian doctoral education or exploring quality assurance of digital teaching and learning in Hungarian higher education). He teaches in teacher education and continuous professional development, pedagogy BA, educational sciences MA, and human resources counselling MA programmes courses focusing on organizational/school development, development of entrepreneurial competencies, educational technology and policy.

Title of presentation:
Pedagogically-aware AI use of higher education teachers - developing a competence measurement scale

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Prof. Marek Zieliński, Collegium Da Vinci

Rector of Collegium Da Vinci in Poznań, scientist, educator and practitioner with many years of experience in combining the world of science with business. In his scientific work, he focuses on business relations, which he studied from the perspective of trust, knowledge sharing and adaptation. His current research concerns the use of new technologies in education, especially tools based on artificial intelligence and their impact on learning and teaching processes. Author of numerous scientific publications on trust and knowledge exchange in B2B relations and the role of AI in shaping the modern education model. Co-author of the reports "Polish education in the shadow of AI" and "In search of competences for the future: forecasts for education and the labor market". Initiator of the futurological project "PoznAI future: On the mind and science", devoted to the vision of education of the future. In his activities, he promotes the ideas of a practical approach to learning and developing competences that respond to the dynamically changing needs of the labor market. As the rector of Collegium Da Vinci, a university focused on practical education in the creative business sector, Dr. Hab. Marek Zieliński actively supports the digitalization of universities, the use of new technologies in education and interdisciplinary initiatives of cooperation with business.

Title of presentation:
AI-Based Tools in Education: Attitudes and Dilemmas in the Light of Research

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Dr Krzysztof Patkowski, Collegium Da Vinci

Dr Krzysztof Patkowski is Dean of the Faculty of Applied Sciences at Collegium Da Vinci. He is an education manager, academic lecturer, and researcher with extensive experience in developing practice-oriented study programs in close collaboration with employers, addressing the evolving demands of the global job market. His academic focus includes the impact of artificial intelligence on higher education and the development of future skills. He is the co-author of several influential publications in this field, including Polish Education in the Shadow of AI, Fears and Threats Related to AI in Education: One Phenomenon, Different Perspectives, and AI-Based Tools in Education: Attitudes and Dilemmas in the Light of Research.

Title of presentation:
AI-Based Tools in Education: Attitudes and Dilemmas in the Light of Research

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Dr Tomasz Kopczewski, Faculty of Economic Sciences University of Warsaw

Tomasz Kopczewski is an associate professor at the Faculty of Economic Sciences, University of Warsaw. His research and teaching focus on microeconomics, with a unique approach that channels insights from teaching into research. As an "economic knowledge engineer", he designs innovative teaching tools to foster a two-way knowledge flow. He developed the "Know Yourself" methodology, which combines experimental economics, data science, Monte Carlo simulations, philosophy, and ethics, bridging orthodox and heterodox theories. His recent work explores non-ergodic processes, ethical dilemmas in economics, and the role of collective knowledge in economic decisions.

Title of presentation:
Algorithmic Troll or Collective Wisdom? Rethinking Economic Narratives Through Generative AI

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Prof. Joanna Paliszkiewicz, Warsaw University of Life Sciences

Joanna Paliszkiewicz is a Full Professor at the Warsaw University of Life Sciences (WULS—SGGW), where she serves as the Director of the Management Institute. She is also a professor at the University of Economics in Ho Chi Minh City, Vietnam, and an adjunct professor at the University of Vaasa, Finland. She obtained her full professorship title from the International School for Social and Business Studies in Slovenia. A recognized expert in knowledge and trust management, she has published over 250 papers and is the author/co-author/editor of 23 books. She has received multiple research fellowships in the United States, Ireland, Slovakia, Taiwan, the UK, and Hungary. She is an active speaker at international conferences and serves as Deputy Editor-in-Chief of Management and Production Engineering Review and Associate Editor for Journal of Computer Information Systems, Expert Systems with Applications, Issues in Information Systems, Przegląd Organizacji, and Intelligent Systems with Applications. As President of the International Association for Computer Information Systems (IACIS) in the U.S., she organizes international conferences. She has successfully supervised Ph.D. students worldwide and has served as an external reviewer for doctoral programs in Poland, India, and Finland. She was awarded the Computer Educator of the Year (2013) by IACIS in the U.S. and is an expert for the Polish Accreditation Commission and a member of the Polish Academy of Science. Internet page: https://paliszkiewicz.pl

Title of presentation:
Artificial Intelligence In Education and Research – Transforming Teaching, Learning, and Research Practices

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Dr Ewa Malinowska, Psychology Department, Warsaw University

I have been leading at the Academia different formats of classes for over 20 years. Currently I am one of the members of a team at the Faculty of Psychology focusing on the improvement of teaching processes among lectures. Lately, one of the main areas of interest of our team is the widely understood usage/incorporation of AI in the processes of both teaching and learning.

Title of presentation:
Attitudes towards the usage of AI in the group of psychology students

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Albert Łukasik, Nicolaus Copernicus University

Master's degree in cognitive science currently at the PhD school of social sciences in Torun, where I'm focusing my research activity on the relationship between humans and artificial agents using psychological and neural approach. I completed a research internship in Lisbon studying human-computer interactions with the Pepper robot, currently focusing on the similiar issue in collaboration with a German research team in Bochum. I carried research on human-chatbot interactions and currently I'm researching perception of artificial intelligence among Polish students. In my career, I was involved in designing augmented reality applications for educational purposes, and currently I'm co-leading MindEasy - a company applying neurotechnology to education in combination with generative artificial intelligence in the form of a virtual tutor. In the free time, I conduct workshops introducing to artificial intelligence and virtual reality in social research.

Title of presentation:
Brain-Powered AI Learning - Personalizing Education Through Neural Insights

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Dr Jon Cardoso-Silva, LSE

Dr. Jonathan Cardoso-Silva is an Assistant Professor (Education) in the Data Science Institute at the London School of Economics (LSE), where he co-leads GENIAL (Generative AI as a Catalyst for Learning), a research initiative exploring the transformative potential of generative AI in higher education. At the LSE Data Science Institute, Jonathan integrates empirical learning approaches with AI-enhanced methodologies in undergraduate education in the data science courses he leads, DS105 and DS205. His recent work examines how ChatGPT influences student programming practices, illuminating both the opportunities and challenges these technologies present for contemporary education, and what it means for education in general. Through his innovative teaching practices and research, Jonathan actively shapes discussions around meaningful, effective, and ethically sound AI integration in academia.

Title of presentation:
Bridging the Learning Divide: Mitigating Generative AI’s Impact on Student Engagement and Critical Thinking

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Dr Ewelina Gdaniec, WSG University in Bydgoszcz

Dr Ewelina Gdaniec is a digital humanities researcher, with a background in contemporary history and historical methodology. She has coordinated interdisciplinary projects focusing on historical game development, integrating AR solutions into higher education and developing e-courses for diverse student populations. Her forthcoming monograph, History 2.0, delves into novel digital methods of historical research, emphasizing collaboration between humanities and technology. In her research, she explores i.e. how AI-driven methodologies can transform historical inquiry, educational game design and e-learning platforms. In addition to her scholarly pursuits, dr Gdaniec actively mentors emerging female researchers and promotes inclusive STEM engagement.

Title of presentation:
Cyfrowa rekonfiguracja przeszłości: generatywna AI jako narzędzie weryfikacji i rekonstrukcji źródeł historycznych

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Dr Anna Miotk, University of Warsaw, Faculty of Journalism, Information, and Book Studies

Since 2014, she has been the director of communications at Polskie Badania Internetu. At the same time, she works as an academic teacher at the Faculty of Journalism, Information and Bibliology at the University of Warsaw. Her professional experience also includes leading the development of a media monitoring system and PR consultancy. She holds a PhD in Political Science, having previously completed a Master's degree in Sociology at the University of Gdansk. Business trainer and author. Winner of the Lew PR 2023 award from the Polish Public Relations Association for lifetime achievement.

Title of presentation:
Decoding the Digital Divide: AI Literacy Across Demographics and Its Implications for Education

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Dr Jan Majewski, University of Warsaw

Jan Majewski - assistant professor at the Department of Digital Sociology, University of Warsaw. He specializes in social simulation and social network analysis with strong focus on applied problems of sustainable cooperation, reputation management and computational law. His interest in generative models is broad, but he deems latest developments in AI agent architecture as especially important.

Title of presentation:
Explainability as humanity’s stronghold? The case of (plausible) scientific advisers.

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Dr Przemysław Tomczyk, Kozminski University

Przemysław Tomczyk, PhD in economics in the field of management sciences. He defended his PhD thesis at the Warsaw School of Economics in 2015. Assistant professor at the Department of Marketing at Kozminski University. He specializes in the role of artificial intelligence in scientific writing and science automation. Author of several dozen scientific publications and the YouTube channel "dr Przemek Tomczyk AI". https://www.youtube.com/@drprzemek Teaches how to write scientifically more ethical, faster and better using artificial intelligence.

Title of presentation:
From Automation to Partnership: The Evolving Role of AI in Academic Writing

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Assoc. Prof. Igor Lyubashenko, SWPS University

Igor Lyubashenko is an associate professor at SWPS University and an expert in the use of AI in research, He has over 10 years of experience as an expert in social research and qualitative research methodology. His research focuses on factors determining the effectiveness of public policies, solutions, and interventions. He has led two projects funded by the National Science Centre and participated in several other scientific and applied projects. He teaches courses on public management, public solution design, systems thinking, and methodological courses.

Title of presentation:
From Digital Conversations to Research Insights: AI-Assisted Exploration of Social Dynamics

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Dr Krzysztof Karsznia, Warsaw University of Technology

Academic teacher (Assistant Professor at Warsaw University of Technology) – surveyor with many years of practical and scientific experience who has worked in Poland and abroad (e.g., Swiss Federal Institute of Technology ETH Zurich). He participated in numerous foreign internships, conferences, postgraduate studies, and workshops. Constantly improving his qualifications both in the research and didactic spheres. A passionate about modern teaching methods, as well as aspects of university internationalization.

Title of presentation:
Future Directions in Geodesy and Cartography Education: Student Perspectives on Technology and AI-Driven Skills

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Krzysztof Książek, Warsaw University of Technology

In 2021, he obtained his M.Sc. degree after completing full-time second-cycle studies in Geodesy and Cartography with a specialisation in Engineering Geodesy at the Faculty of Geodesy and Cartography, Warsaw University of Technology. He completed his master's studies with honours. His MSc thesis was recognised in the Association of Polish Surveyors' competition for the ‘Best thesis defended at the Faculty of Geodesy and Cartography in 2020/2021’, where he was awarded 2nd place in the MSc thesis category. He is currently employed at the Department of Engineering Geodesy and Measurement Systems, Faculty of Geodesy and Cartography, Warsaw University of Technology. He is a member of the Association of Polish Surveyors, the Scientific and Technical Section of Engineering Geodesy and the Scientific Society of Revitalization. He holds certificates: ECDL 2D CAD, CIVIL 3D, EPP GIS. Scientific interests: displacement and deformation monitoring of buildings, technical condition analyses of historical buildings with modelling and AI

Title of presentation:
Future Directions in Geodesy and Cartography Education: Student Perspectives on Technology and AI-Driven Skills

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Sonja Niemann, Bavarian Research Institute for Digital Transformation (bidt)

Academic Backround:
BSc Psychology MSc Computing in the Humanities
Current affiliation: Researcher at bidt since May 2024 and PhD candidate at Cognitive Systems Chair, University of Bamberg Current research project: Human-AI co-creation of code with different prior knowledge: Effects on performance and trust (pAIrProg) Results for example: A survey about code generator use by computer science students. Why do they use them and for what tasks? The goal of the project is to incorporate genAI into Computer science education, specifically programming without sacrificing basic knowledge about programming concepts. Other projects and Interests: Intelligent Tutoring System for recursive programming; Trust in AI; effects from role models on women in STEM; XAI

Title of presentation:
GenAI in Universities : Between Academic Freedom and Regulatory Chaos

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Antonia Becker, Bavarian Research Institute for Digital Transformation (bidt)

Antonia Becker is a research assistant in the Research Department at the Bavarian Research Institute for Digital Transformation. She studied law at the LMU Munich and Uppsala University. She is currently doing her legal clerkship at the Higher Regional Court of Munich. During her studies, she specialized in intellectual property, competition law and antitrust law, where she focused on copyright law and AI. Since December 2024, she has been researching at bidt in the interdisciplinary project “Legal uncertainty through generative AI? Reform considerations for the promotion of system trust at universities” as part of the research focus ‘Humans and Generative Artificial Intelligence: Trust in Co-Creation’.

Title of presentation:
GenAI in Universities : Between Academic Freedom and Regulatory Chaos

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Dr Mary Dawood, University of Birmingham

Dr Mary Dawood is a Lecturer in Economics at the University of Birmingham. She has undertaken a variety of administrative roles at the School level, amongst which is Generative AI co-lead. In recognition of her distinction in higher education practice, she has been awarded the status of Senior Fellow in the Higher Education Academy (SFHEA). Dr Dawood has presented her research on the application of gamification techniques in economics pedagogy, the creation of inclusive and engaging teaching and learning environments, and case studies on integrating generative AI into business education at esteemed national and international conferences. Her publications in leading education journals disseminate these innovative practices to a global audience. Dr Dawood’s work is driven by a commitment to educational excellence, a passion for diversity and inclusivity, and a dedication to advancing knowledge through impactful scholarly endeavours aimed at empowering students and transforming learning.

Title of presentation:
GenAI Literacy: Empowering Students for the Future

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Katarzyna Drożdżal, Instytut Psychologii PAN

Psychologist, researcher, and designer. She holds a master's degree in psychology from the University of Silesia (2007). She is currently a PhD candidate at the Personality Psychology Lab of the Institute of Psychology, Polish Academy of Sciences, under the supervision of Professor Małgorzata Fajkowska. Her research interests include cyberpsychology, personality, narrative, and social psychology. She focuses mainly on the self-regulation processes of digital product users. Professionally, she specializes in user experience research and service design. She has coordinated numerous projects related to the development of digital products. She is the co-founder of the research agency Selkie and a co-organizer of the international World Usability Day Silesia conference, where she also engages in public outreach. She collaborates with various organizations, including the Polish-American Freedom Foundation, as part of the Sektor 3.0 Fund initiative. She also teaches within the User Experience Design and E-marketing postgraduate programs at SWPS University.

Title of presentation:
Generative AI in Social Research: The Relevance of Scientific Integrity and Reliability in the Face of Technological Hype

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Jacek Mańko, Kozminski University

Jacek Mańko is a research and teaching associate at the Kozminski University, Department of Management in Digital and Networked Societies. His research interests center on science and technology studies, with a focus on artificial intelligence and digital media. Additionally, he critically engages in public discourse on these issues and actively contributes to the popularization of science.

Title of presentation:
Generative AI in Social Research: The Relevance of Scientific Integrity and Reliability in the Face of Technological Hype

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Karolina Rożek, AGH University of Cracow

A master’s student in sociology at AGH University of Science and Technology, coordinating a research project on how students use GPT models in their academic work. The project examines how individuals from various disciplines use GPT models and for which academic tasks they apply them. She is also intrigued by the role of AI in various contexts, not only in automating repetitive tasks and expanding knowledge but also in its applications in scientific and research work.

Title of presentation:
GPT and the Future of Learning: A Study on AI Usage in Academic Tasks

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Dr Agata Komendant-Brodowska, Faculty of Sociology, University of Warsaw

Educational change-maker, project leader, educator, researcher, sociologist and formally - Assistant Professor at the University of Warsaw, Faculty of Sociology.
What makes me busy now:
-> socialpolarisation.eu -> I'm leading a European educational project ActIPLEx whose aim is to create online courses (MOOCs and university courses), educational games and game-based workshops about social polarisation and dialogue. It is also a continuation of ACTISS-EDU.EU, a project devoted to creating online courses about computational social sciences;
-> teaching: introductory workshops on data analysis in social sciences, introduction to modelling and simulations, and recently also project management;
-> I'm also coordinating the science festival (Festiwal Nauki) at the Faculty of Sociology UW

Title of presentation:
How Creating MOOCs Helped us Become Better Teachers: the Case for Integrating New Technologies in Everyday Educational Practices

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Ani Encheva, Utrecht University

Ani Encheva is a Research Master’s student in Media, Art, and Performance Studies at Utrecht University, where she also completed her BA in Media and Culture. She is currently a student assistant at the Data School, an editor for the Graduate Journal of the Humanities Junctions, and a participant in the Leadership Honours Programme. In early 2025, Ani completed a research internship under the supervision of Dr. Karin van Es and Dr. Dennis Nguyen, contributing to a project on ChatGPT data donations, which invited students to share their ChatGPT data for academic research. In parallel, she conducted an independent study, interviewing Humanities students at Utrecht University to examine their perspectives on the role of Generative AI in higher education. This experience solidified her research interest in the critical study of education and technology, which she is eager to develop further in her Master’s thesis in September 2025.
Title of presentation:
How Do We Draw the Line? Students' Perspectives on Plagiarism and Academic Integrity in the Age of Generative AI

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Prof. Przemysław Kordos, University of Warsaw, Faculty of "Artes Liberales"

Dr. hab. prof. ucz. Przemysław Kordos graduated from the University of Warsaw, earning two master's degrees: one in Sociology and another in Ethnology, both theses focusing on contemporary Greece. In 2020, he obtained his habilitation based on the book “Beyond Greekness: Studies in Contemporary Greek Prose”. He teaches courses on contemporary literature and culture of Greece and Cyprus, cultural studies methodology and speculative literature. Since 2022 he also teaches and co-teaches courses for academic teachers and students on AI in Higher Education. He has translated into Polish books by Nikos Dimou, Petros Markaris, and Antonis Georgiou.
Title of presentation:
How Not to Keep Up with gAI: Workshop Insights on Navigating the Generative AI Revolution in Higher Education

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Dr Krzysztof Skonieczny, University of Warsaw, Faculty of "Artes Liberales"

Krzysztof Skonieczny is Assistant Professor at the Faculty of “Artes Liberales”, Uni­versity of Warsaw, where he is a member of the Techno-Humanities Lab and teaches a number of courses in animal studies and contemporary “continental” philosophy. He is the author of Immanence and the Animal. A Conceptual Inquiry (Routledge 2020) and co-editor (with Szymon Wróbel) of Living and Thinking in the Post-Digital World. Theories, Experiences, Expectations (Universitas 2021), and Regimes of Capital in the Post-Digital Age (Routledge 2023). His next book, Deleuze and Slowness. Against Accelerationist Thinking is forthcoming (Bloomsbury 2025). He is currently Principal Investigator in the projects EDUCATHUM: „Education at the Frontiers of the Human: The Challenge of New Technologies” (NCN OPUS LAP, 2023-2026) and AIAI: “AI: Authorship and Interpretation” (NCN OPUS LAP 2025-2027).
Title of presentation:
How Not to Keep Up with gAI: Workshop Insights on Navigating the Generative AI Revolution in Higher Education

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Dr Pauldy Otermans, Otermans Institute

Dr. Pauldy Otermans is a female tech leader in the UK. She is a neuroscientist and psychologist by academic background and a female leader of AI technology. She was awarded as the inspirational womxn in the Tech Industry by Hustle Awards, was named one of the ‘22 most influential women in the UK of 2022’ by Start-Up Magazine UK, and has also been awarded by the UK Prime Minister in the UK in 2021, and globally for her work. Pauldy helped build the first digital human teachers powered by AI in 2021 called OIAI. Her language models are now also used to power Teddy AI which is a conversational AI study buddy for all children aged 3-7 years where parents can control their child's learning journey by prompting Teddy AI and get reports back. Its users dubbed Teddy as the potential "ChatGPT for children". She is the winner of the Women in Tech Excellence award 2023. She is also active in the research community of AI in Education and is Topic Editor for Frontiers in AI: The Role of Conversational AI in Higher Education.
Title of presentation:
My version is what I want and what I need: How personalisation of learning content is changing EdTech and HE forever

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Dev Aditya, Otermans Institute and Brunel University of London

Dr. Pauldy Otermans is a female tech leader in the UK. She is a neuroscientist and psychologist by academic background and a female leader of AI technology. She was awarded as the inspirational womxn in the Tech Industry by Hustle Awards, was named one of the ‘22 most influential women in the UK of 2022’ by Start-Up Magazine UK, and has also been awarded by the UK Prime Minister in the UK in 2021, and globally for her work. Pauldy helped build the first digital human teachers powered by AI in 2021 called OIAI. Her language models are now also used to power Teddy AI which is a conversational AI study buddy for all children aged 3-7 years where parents can control their child's learning journey by prompting Teddy AI and get reports back. Its users dubbed Teddy as the potential "ChatGPT for children". She is the winner of the Women in Tech Excellence award 2023. She is also active in the research community of AI in Education and is Topic Editor for Frontiers in AI: The Role of Conversational AI in Higher Education.
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Dev Aditya is an expert in AI from London, UK. He led the team that built the first Digital Human AI teacher (OIAI) with the mission to upskill 750 million learners globally by 2030. Currently, his AI teachers teach in 8 countries from teaching for universities and corporates to direct marginalised learners. Dev Aditya has also developed a specialist teaching and learning LLM OIMISA-7B. Dev Aditya was awarded by the UK Prime Minister for his work and has been a Young Global Innovator and Under 30 Social Entrepreneur (Mint). For research work in AI, he was recognised by Innovate UK and secured national level funding from them. He has conducted AI and HCI research with The Alan Turing Institute and Brunel University of London, regularly publishes in this space, and his work is currently operating in 15 countries.

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Dr Jakub Możaryn, Warsaw University of Technology, Institute of Automatic Control and Robotics

Jakub Filip Możaryn is an assistant professor at the Warsaw University of Technology, specializing in automation, robotics, and artificial intelligence. His research focuses on designing adaptive and autonomous systems using AI and machine learning, particularly in control systems and process modelling. Jakub has extensive experience integrating modern digital solutions into higher education, emphasizing interactive and student-centred learning methods. He contributes to curriculum modernization, particularly in automation and digital learning tools. Currently, he leads the project at Warsaw University of Technology, "MyPW: Intelligent System for Improving the Warsaw University of Technology Campus."
Title of presentation:
MyPW: Intelligent System for Improving the Warsaw University of Technology Campus

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Dr Jakub Możaryn, Warsaw University of Technology, Institute of Automatic Control and Robotics

Jakub Filip Możaryn is an assistant professor at the Warsaw University of Technology, specializing in automation, robotics, and artificial intelligence. His research focuses on designing adaptive and autonomous systems using AI and machine learning, particularly in control systems and process modelling. Jakub has extensive experience integrating modern digital solutions into higher education, emphasizing interactive and student-centred learning methods. He contributes to curriculum modernization, particularly in automation and digital learning tools. Currently, he leads the project at Warsaw University of Technology, "MyPW: Intelligent System for Improving the Warsaw University of Technology Campus."
Title of presentation:
MyPW: Intelligent System for Improving the Warsaw University of Technology Campus

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Dr TING-YU SYLWIA LEE, SWPS University, Department of Asian Studies

I have been teaching Chinese in Poland as a native speaker more than 15 year. I have been teaching Chinese language courses in SWPS University since 2008. Through my contacts in the Chinese academic community in mainland and Taiwan, I assisted numerous Polish students to obtain scholarships in Taiwan and mainland China. I am determined to introduce Polish university students to various aspects of Chinese tradition and culture. I am currently working on a series of research articles related to the Chinese Internet language, communication and social media. I have published two scientific papers in Taiwan and Poland. My research interests include:(1) intercultural communication and managment in Chinese societies;(2) development of the Internet lexicon in China ; (3) social capital and internet communication in China; (4)internet words and phrases adapted from mainland China in Taiwan; (5) online Chinese teaching and learning in the unversity with the application of AI and ChatGPT.
1.Journal Article: Online Chinese Teaching During the Pandemic—A Case Study of SWPS University in Poland"疫情下的線上華語教學—以波蘭人文(SWPS)大學為例”, "pp. 171-178, Chinese World, Issue 131, June 2023.
2.Scentific Report for Institute of New Europe (Think Tank ) ：The Rise of Chinese Internet Language : Internet Lexicon and Social Media, 2022. http:// ine.org.pl/en/the-rise-of-chinese-internet-language internet-lexicon-and-social-media/
3.Journal Article:“Language Change in Progress: Chinese Internet Lexicon and the Symbolic Meaning in the Harmonious Society”, p.132-145, Nowa Polityka Wschodnia nr 4 (27), 2020.
4.Journal Article:Dynamic Cultural Impact and Computer Assisted Language Learning (CALL) for Second Language Acquisition (SLA)”, p. 107-111, China : Language –Culture – Business, Warsaw 2013.
5.Article in the book : “The influence of Neo-Confucianism on moral education : a comparative case study between Mainland China and Taiwan”, China past and present”, Warsaw University Press, pp.158-169, Warsaw 2010.
Title of presentation:
Online Education Platform : A Case Study of Application of Google classroom integrated with E-learning Platform for teaching Chinese Phonetics

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Dr Jedrzej Niklas, Institute of Continuing Education, University of Cambridge

Dr Jedrzej Niklas is a Senior Teaching Associate at the University of Cambridge, where he specialises in AI governance and the role of technology in the public sector. His research draws on socio-legal studies and critical data studies to explore how AI and data infrastructures transform public institutions, state authority, and the governance of natural resources. He has worked across sectors including public administration, environmental management, and civil society.
Before entering academia, Jedrzej was a legal and policy analyst in the non-governmental sector, actively involved in EU-level debates on GDPR, digital rights, and AI regulation. He previously held research positions at the London School of Economics, Cardiff University’s Data Justice Lab, and the Polish Academy of Sciences. He continues to advise on grant-making strategies related to data justice and the political dimensions of AI governance.
Title of presentation:
Teaching AI Governance & Ethics in Higher Education: Complexity, Policy, and Critical Perspectives

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Dr Dominika Wiśniewska, Google for Education

Dominika Wiśniewska is a seasoned professional with over 15 years of experience dedicated to the advancement of digital literacy and inclusion. Her career encompasses the strategic management of communication initiatives for non-profit organisations, the development of technological education communities, and the formulation of educational strategy at the Central Technology Hub (CDT), with a specific focus on promoting STEAM education.
Currently, as Customer Success Manager at Google for Education Poland, she spearheads the development of educational strategies pertaining to artificial intelligence skills and competencies, while fostering collaborative relationships with schools and universities. Possessing a PhD in Social Sciences, she conducts research on the role of media in political contexts and holds a lectureship at SWPS University in Warsaw.
Title of presentation:
The Algorithmic Colleague: A Critical Dialogue on AI's Role in Academic Work

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Prof. Jakub Growiec, SGH Warsaw School of Economics

Professor of Economics, SGH Warsaw School of Economics, Poland. His core research interests include long-run economic growth, technological change and the economics of transformative AI. He has published 35 scientific articles in respectable international journals and a monograph Accelerating Economic Growth: Lessons From 200 000 Years of Technological Progress and Human Development (Springer, 2022). He believes that transformative AI is a source of existential risk for humanity.
Title of presentation:
The Economics of p(doom): Scenarios of Existential Risk and Economic Growth in the Age of Transformative AI

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Dr Tim Hallas, Anglia Ruskin University

Tim Hallas completed his undergraduate studies in music at ARU, Cambridge and has gone onto post-graduate study with the University of Hertfordshire and the University of Cambridge. He is now completing his PhD back where he started at ARU with Dr Phil Kirkman and Dr Fiona Aubrey-Smith. Tim is an expert in the use of technology as a pedagogical teaching tool and has written many articles on the subject and spoken at many conferences.
He currently works as the Head of Digital Pedagogy at Hills Road Sixth Form College, Cambridge, UK. His current research interests are focused on technology mediated pedagogy and organisational development and the potential of AI as a tool for teaching.
Title of presentation:
The Impact of AI on Education and Its Disruptive Potential on Existing Power Dynamics

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Dr Justyna Berniak-Woźny, SWPS University

Dr. Justyna Berniak-Woźny holds a PhD in Social Sciences from Leeds Metropolitan University (now Leeds Beckett University) and an MBA from Oxford Brookes University. She is a researcher and lecturer at SWPS University. Her expertise lies in ESG, corporate social responsibility (CSR), and sustainable development from a process and project management perspective. She is the author of numerous national and international scientific publications, as well as educational and training materials in these fields. Dr. Berniak-Woźny is a certified business trainer, an accredited tutor, and an experienced Project Manager (PMP, Agile PM Practitioner) with extensive experience in managing projects that support green and digital transformation. Her research and teaching also focus on future competences, including AI literacy, fostering the development of skills necessary to navigate the evolving landscape of sustainable business and technology-driven innovation.
Title of presentation:
University Students' Employability and Workability Skills for the Workplace in the Digital Era: Insights from AI Usage in Higher Education

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Dr Karolina Małek, Warsaw University, Faculty of Psychology

I am an Assistant Professor at the Faculty of Psychology, University of Warsaw, where I am engaged in both teaching and research. I am a Member of the Didactic Council and the Teaching Development Team at the Faculty of Psychology, driving to enhance the quality of education through innovative didactic strategies. Additionally, I coordinate Psychological Education for students specializing in teacher training at Warsaw University, preparing them for their future roles in education.My research focuses on qualitative studies of schools, teachers, and learning processes, including those within higher education. I am particularly interested in how educational environments shape both teaching practices and student experiences. By integrating psychological perspectives with pedagogical approaches, I aim to contribute to the development of more effective and evidence-based teaching methodologies.
Title of presentation:
Use, attitudes and perceptions of AI among Psychology students of UW

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Assoc. Prof. Gaëlle Molinari, University of Geneva

Gaëlle Molinari is an Associate Professor in Educational Technologies at the University of Geneva, where she leads the TEPEE group (Technologies for Positive lEarning Experiences) within the TECFA Lab. TEPEE investigates how digital learning environments can be designed to enhance well-being and encourage beneficial types of motivation and emotions. She and her team are currently exploring artificial intelligence systems and their impact on the transformation of academic skills.
Title of presentation:
Students’ Perceptions of GenAI’s Impact on Their Psychological Needs for Autonomy and Competence: A METUX-Based Approach

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Prof. Marek Mieńkowski, Pedagogium Wyższa Szkoła Nauk Społecznych

Prof. Dr. Marta Mackiewicz is an assistant professor at the Institute of World Economy at the Warsaw School of Economics. She deals with issues related to business innovation, regional competitiveness, clusters and sustainable development. She has participated in over 100 research and evaluation projects, including the project ‘Investigating the Impact of the Innovation Union’ (2015-2018) as part of the Horizon 2020 programme and ‘Cluster Action For Ecosystem Innovation Network’ as part of the Horizon Europe programme. In 2017-2019, she participated in the international project ‘Assessing and Improving Research Performance at South East Asian Universities’. She is the head of the postgraduate studies ‘ESG Business Models. Sustainability Reporting’. She is the author of publications and expert opinions for government institutions, the European Commission and the European Investment Bank. Prof. WSNS dr Marek Mieńkowski is the rector of Pedagogium WSNS in Warsaw. He deals with issues related to the ethical area of AI, quantum AI, decision theory and ESG. He has participated in many research and innovation projects. He is the author of many courses of study and an assessor evaluating applications for EU funding.
Title of presentation:
Polish science needs a Polish LLM

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Prof. Peter Kahn, University of Manchester

Title of presentation:
Teacher agency and Generative AI: reconceptualising Higher Education pedagogy

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Dr Wojciech Woźniak, Warsaw University of Life Sciences

Political scientist, archivist, civil servant He graduated from the Institute of Social Sciences at Opole University in 1999 and the Institute of Administration in 2000. In 2004, he earned a PhD from the Institute of History at Opole University. From December 1999 to March 2009, he worked as an archivist at the State Archive in Opole, where he served as the head of the department responsible for records created after 1945. In April 2009, he became the National Digital Archives (NDA) deputy director. Since October 2012, he has held the position of director of the NDA. In addition to his archival work, he has been a lecturer at the University of Warsaw since October 2009, teaching electronic records management. Between 2016 and 2018, he served as the Director General of State Archives. From 2019 to 2021, he worked at the General Counsel to the Republic of Poland. Since February 2021, he has been the director of the Main Library at the Warsaw University of Life Sciences.
Title of presentation:
Navigating the digital evolution of WULS in the age of artificial intelligence: achievements, challenges and perspectives

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Prof. Seweryn Rudnicki, AGH University

Seweryn Rudnicki – PhD, associate professor at AGH University, sociologist. His research interests include the practical application of social science knowledge, the use of AI technologies in social research, creativity and innovation studies. He is the co-founder of the agency Hearts & Heads, which supports businesses in implementing user-centered design approaches and creativity techniques. He also collaborates with Delft University of Technology (Netherlands), co-develops the Science of Ideas project, and is involved in the SoTechLab and Gender Equality Team at AGH.
Title of presentation:
AI and Reconfiguration of Social Research Practices

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Magdalena Hyczko, Google Cloud

Programmer and analyst with over a decade of experience in Enterprise IT and network systems for major Polish IT providers like Cisco, IBM, and Microsoft. At Google Cloud for 3+ years, she provides tech support specializing in digital transformation and AI. Since 2024, she's a Konstancin-Jeziorna city councilor and Deputy Chairwoman. Holds a Computer Science degree from AGH and postgraduate Gender Studies from Jagiellonian University.
Title of presentation:
The Algorithmic Colleague: A Critical Dialogue on AI's Role in Academic Work

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Dr Anna Baczko-Dombi, Faculty of Sociology, University of Warsaw

Programmer and analyst with over a decade of experience in Enterprise IT and network systems for major Polish IT providers like Cisco, IBM, and Microsoft. At Google Cloud for 3+ years, she provides tech support specializing in digital transformation and AI. Since 2024, she's a Konstancin-Jeziorna city councilor and Deputy Chairwoman. Holds a Computer Science degree from AGH and postgraduate Gender Studies from Jagiellonian University.
Title of presentation:
How Creating MOOCs Helped us Become Better Teachers: the Case for Integrating New Technologies in Everyday Educational Practices

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GenAI in Higher Education: New Perspectives for Research and Teaching
May 29–30, 2025 | University of Warsaw, Poland GenAI in Higher Education: New Perspectives for Research and Teaching
May 29–30, 2025 | University of Warsaw, Poland

DELab UW, on behalf of the Rector of the University of Warsaw, prof. Alojzy Nowak, invites academics together with students, administrators, practitioners and business leaders to join the interdisciplinary conference GenAI in Higher Education: New Perspectives
for Research and Teaching. This unique event will provide a platform for collaboration, fostering connections between researchers
and professionals to co-create knowledge, exchange experiences, and develop innovative ideas in this dynamic field.

DELab UW, w imieniu Rektora Uniwersytetu Warszawskiego, prof. Alojzego Nowaka, zaprasza naukowców, studentów, pracowników administracyjnych, praktyków oraz liderów biznesu do udziału w interdyscyplinarnej konferencji GenAI in Higher Education: Nowe perspektywy dla badań i nauczania. To wyjątkowe wydarzenie stworzy platformę do współpracy, budowania relacji między badaczami a profesjonalistami, wspólnego tworzenia wiedzy, wymiany doświadczeń oraz rozwijania innowacyjnych pomysłów w tej dynamicznie rozwijającej się dziedzinie.

Dlaczego warto wziąć udział? Why Attend?

To wyjątkowe spotkanie naukowców, ekspertów i praktyków zapewnia unikalną przestrzeń do dzielenia się spostrzeżeniami oraz nawiązywania kontaktów w dynamicznie rozwijającej się dziedzinie generatywnej sztucznej inteligencji w środowisku akademickim. Uczestnicy będą mieli okazję: This extraordinary gathering of scholars, experts, and practitioners offers a unique space for sharing insights and networking in the rapidly evolving domain of generative AI in academia. Attendees will have the opportunity to:

• Wziąć udział w inspirujących wykładach, w tym w wykładzie otwierającym, który wygłosi profesor Neil Selwyn światowy autorytet w dziedzinie odpowiedzialnego wykorzystania technologii cyfrowych w edukacji.
• Uczestniczyć w prezentacjach z udziałem liderów technologicznych, sesjach akademickich oraz warsztatach praktycznych, skupionych na zastosowaniach generatywnej AI w edukacji i badaniach.
• Nawiązywać kontakty i rozwijać nowe współprace w dynamicznie rozwijającej się dziedzinie badań i nauczania, dotyczących wyzwań związanych z wykorzystaniem generatywnej AI w szkolnictwie wyższym.

• Engage in thought-provoking keynote speeches, including an opening lecture by Professor Neil Selwyn, a global authority
  on the responsible use of digital technologies in education.
• Participate in presentations with technology leaders, academic sessions, and hands-on workshops focused on practical applications of generative AI in education and research.
• Network and develop new collaborations within the rapidly developing academic field of research and teaching concerning challenges of genAI use in higher education.

Kluczowe obszary tematyczne Key Focus Areas

Zapraszamy do zgłaszania prezentacji dotyczących pięciu kluczowych obszarów: We invite presentations concerning five core areas:

1. Potencjał innowacyjnych badań naukowych wspieranych przez technologie generatywnej AI.
2. Możliwości rozwoju nowoczesnej pedagogiki w szkolnictwie wyższym z wykorzystaniem generatywnej sztucznej inteligencji.
3. Zrównoważone i odpowiedzialne wdrażanie generatywnej AI w środowisku akademickim.
4. Prezentacja narzędzi generatywnej AI dla badań i nauczania.
5. Dzielenie się dobrymi praktykami dotyczącymi skutecznej integracji generatywnej AI w środowisku akademickim.

1. The potential of innovative scientific research supported by generative AI technologies.
2. Opportunities for developing modern pedagogy in higher education using generative AI.
3. Sustainable and responsible generative AI implementation in academia.
4. Presentation of generative AI tools for research and teaching.
5. Sharing best practices for the effective integration of generative AI in academia.

Szczególnie zachęcamy do zgłaszania prezentacji, które odnoszą się do, ale nie ograniczają się do następujących tematów: We particularly encourage presentations that address, but are not limited to, the following themes:

• Nowe podejścia edukacyjne w erze cyfrowej: Innowacje w pedagogice wspierane przez narzędzia cyfrowe i sztuczną inteligencję.
• Nowe wzorce współpracy w erze cyfrowej: Rola generatywnej AI w przekształcaniu praktyk współpracy.
• Automatyzacja procesów badawczych: Wykorzystanie AI dla zwiększenia efektywności i innowacyjności metodologii badawczych.
• Krytyczne podejścia do wdrażania generatywnej AI w szkolnictwie wyższym: Perspektywy etyczne i środowiskowe oraz dyskusja.
• Integracja nowych narzędzi cyfrowych w procesach nauczania: Praktyczne zastosowania nowoczesnych technologii w środowisku akademickim.
• Przyszłość szkolnictwa wyższego: Eksploracja transformacji w środowisku akademickim napędzanych postępem cyfrowym.
• AI w badaniach: Zastosowania generatywnej AI w badaniach akademickich i ich implikacje.
• Nowe technologie w dydaktyce: Wpływ i możliwości wynikające z wprowadzania nowoczesnych technologii w nauczaniu.
• W kierunku nowego ekosystemu badań i edukacji w środowisku akademickim: Wizja zintegrowanych ekosystemów edukacyjnych i badawczych w erze AI.
• EdTech w szkolnictwie wyższym: szanse i wyzwania: Analiza zmieniającego się krajobrazu technologii edukacyjnych.

• New Educational Approaches in the Digital Era: Innovations in pedagogy enabled by digital tools and AI.
• New Patterns of Collaboration in the Digital Era: Generative AI’s role in reshaping collaborative practices.
• Automation of Research Processes: Leveraging AI for efficiency and innovation in research methodologies.
• Critical Approaches to the Implementation of Generative AI in Higher Education: Ethical and Environmental perspectives
  and discussion.
• Integration of New Digital Tools in Teaching Processes: Practical applications of cutting-edge technology in academia.
• The Future of Higher Education: Exploring transformations in academia driven by digital advancements.
• AI in Research: Generative AI applications in academic research and its implications.
• New Technologies in Teaching: Impact and opportunities of emerging technologies in teaching.
• Towards a New Research and Education Ecosystem in Academia: Envisioning integrated ecosystems for education and research
  in the AI era.
• EdTechs in Higher Education: Opportunities and Challenges: Examining the evolving landscape of educational technologies.

Wytyczne dotyczące zgłoszeń Submission Guidelines

Proces selekcji prezentacji będzie oparty na przesłanych streszczeniach. The selection process for presentations will be based on submitted abstracts.

• Długość: Streszczenia powinny zawierać od 150 do 300 słów.
• Zawartość: Należy uwzględnić tytuł, cel badań, główny problem badawczy, pytania/hypotezy badawcze, metodologię, próbę (dane) i/lub wyniki.
• Język: Angielski.
• Platforma: Prześlij swoje streszczenie za pomocą formularza rejestracyjnego.

• Length: Abstracts should be between 150 and 300 words.
• Content: Include the title, aim of the research, main research problem, research questions/hypotheses, methodology, sample (data), and/or results.
• Language: English.
• Platform: Submit your abstract via registration form.

Ważne daty Important Dates

• Otwarcie zgłoszeń: 17 stycznia 2025
• Termin nadsyłania zgłoszeń: 23 lutego 2025
• Powiadomienie o akceptacji: 3 marca 2025

• Opening of Submissions: January 17, 2025.
• Submission Deadline: February 23, 2025
• Notification of Acceptance: March 3, 2025

Ta konferencja wykracza poza granice tradycyjnego wydarzenia akademickiego, stając się dynamicznym forum intelektualnej współpracy, krytycznego dialogu i wizjonerskiej inspiracji. Wspólnie dążymy do zdefiniowania przyszłości szkolnictwa wyższego i badań naukowych w transformacyjnej erze generatywnej sztucznej inteligencji.
This conference transcends the boundaries of a conventional academic event, serving as a dynamic forum for intellectual collaboration, critical dialogue, and visionary inspiration. Together, we aim to redefine the future of higher education and research in the transformative era of generative AI.
W przypadku pytań lub chęci uzyskania dodatkowych informacji prosimy o kontakt pod adresem: genai.conf@delab.uw.edu.pl
For inquiries or additional information, please contact us at: genai.conf@delab.uw.edu.pl
Czekamy na Państwa propozycje i mamy nadzieję, że powitamy Państwa w Warszawie!
We look forward to your contributions and to welcoming you to Warsaw!

Szczegóły lokalizacji Location details

Konferencja odbędzie się na Uniwersytecie Warszawskim, przy ul. Dobrej 55 w Warszawie. Nowoczesny budynek zapewnia doskonałe warunki i jest dogodnie zlokalizowany w pobliżu centrum miasta, co sprawia, że jest łatwo dostępny komunikacją miejską.

Zachęcamy do sprawdzenia pobliskich hoteli na czas pobytu. Polecamy nocleg w Motel One Warsaw-Chopin, który znajduje się w pobliżu miejsca konferencji. The conference will take place at the University of Warsaw, located at ul. Dobra 55, Warsaw. This modern venue offers excellent facilities and is conveniently situated near the city center, making it easily accessible by public transportation.

We recommend checking nearby hotels for your stay. Our suggested accommodation is Motel One Warsaw-Chopin, which
is located within close proximity to the conference venue.