The Academic Conscience and Artificial Intelligence

UNESCO and the International Association of Universities (IAU) are pleased to announce the launch of an online lecture series on Artificial Intelligence and Higher Education.

The series will consist of six online episodes, with interpretation in English and French. Each episode will feature one keynote speaker presenting for 20 minutes, followed by a moderated conversation with selected discussants, and an open Q&A session with the audience. This format is designed to foster participatory dialogue and multi-perspective exchange across regions and disciplines.

The series will examine both the impacts of AI on higher education and the contribution of universities to the development of AI. Instead of focusing on specific use cases, each episode will take a principled, forward-looking approach to address broader trends and dilemmas.