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"text": "Hoe kan de toepassing van virtual reality een bijdrage leveren aan wetenschappelijk onderzoek en onderwijs? Op 29 oktober vertellen wetenschappers tijdens de XR Hub over het gebruik van VR bij het ontwikkelen van vaardigheden op het gebied van klassenmanagement en het automatisch detecteren van fysiek geweld. Na de plenaire sessie volgen er demo's van de besproken projecten in het XR-lab.Locatie: Smitsborg, Nettelbosje 1, Groningen;Tijd: 10.30-11.30 uur: plenaire bijeenkomst (ook te volgen via een videostream, graag even aageven bij het aanmelden)11.30 -12.00 uur: demo's van de vr-aps in het XR-labAanmelden: stuur een mail naar realitycenter@rug.nl.De voertaal is Engels.Programma",
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"text": "Introduction to Research AI tools; for the seven stages of ResearchArtificial Intelligence (AI) is revolutionizing research with innovative tools to streamline processes and boost productivity. This workshop explores how AI can enhance the seven stages of research: Discovery, Implementation, Analysis, Writing, Publication, Outreach, and Evaluation. Participants will experience how AI can save time and improve quality by using the right tools to identify research gaps, analyze data, draft manuscripts, and improve their work\u2019s visibility and impact. This workshop on AI tooling is designed for academic staff, but no technical background is required.Who should attend?This course is for academic staff who want to learn how AI tools can help in research.No prior knowledge is required, but a dream of what you\u2019d like to do with AI tools would be nice.ContentThis workshop will cover the seven stages of research, showing how AI can enhance productivity at each step. 1. Discovery: explore your field, identify gaps in the literature, and design a novel research plan. 2. Implementation: streamline data collection across lab work, fieldwork, or interviews. 3. Analysis: data interpretation and visualization. 4. Writing: assist with drafting manuscripts. 5. Publication: navigate peer review, copyright, and revisions with AI support. 6. Outreach: amplify research visibility through open-access platforms and social media. 7. Evaluation: engage with feedback, track citations, and measure the impact of your work.The first hour of the workshop will be a presentation and discussion session, during which we will introduce the tools. The remaining three hours will be dedicated to hands-on learning, during which you will experiment with different types of AI tools. During this session, you will explore the possibility of these tools and learn how they can be applied to tasks relevant to your research.PreparationThe workshop requires no preparation.It is recommended that you bring your own laptop. If you don't have a laptop, please contact t.j.van.mourik@rug.nl so we can arrange one for you.ResultBy the end of this workshop, you will understand the potential and limitations of AI tools and be equipped with practical skills to use them in research. This workshop is designed to engage participants actively, with opportunities for collaborative exploration and plenty of time to ask questions and get feedback.TrainerThis course will be given by Theo van Mourik and AlexEnrollment and course feeAttendance is free for UG staff and PhD-students, but registration is required.More informationYou can mail the trainer and coordinator Theo van Mourik (t.j.van.mourik@rug.nl) for more questions on the workshop and AI tool support.",
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"text": "Last part of a three-part ArcGIS series (course will be held in English)Story Mapping with ArcGISLearn how to tell the story of your research with an ArcGIS story map! In this course we learn & help you to build a visual story based on scientific research. With StoryMapping you can give your narrative a stronger sense of place, simply illustrate relationships between places and add visual examples such as photos or videos to your ideas.ArcGISArcGIS Pro is a commercial software that can be used freely by members of the RUG. It runs exclusively on Windows computers and has a beginner-friendly user interface.Who Should Attend?If you\u2019re a researcher and you want to reach a wider audience with your research and want to learn how to make an engaging web map, this workshop is for you! In this workshop you learn to craft engaging, interactive stories using maps to showcase your research.No prior experience is needed but the learning goals of the course will be differentiated based on the participant\u2019s skills.GoalParticipants can expect to learn the key concepts of storytelling and web-mapping in this course. If participants have their own set of maps and other multimedia ready-for-use they can take this with them in the course. If not, we have prepared a challenging set of materials which they can use and experience the full possibilities of StoryMapping.ContentThis workshop is part two of the ArcGIS series:Introduction to ArcGIS for PhD Students \u2013 Introduction for PhD students to start using ArcGIS in their research.Into the World of Online Mapping (ArcGIS) \u2013 Dive deeper into cloud-based GIS tools for collaboration and analysis.StoryMapping with ArcGIS (this course)What do you learn?✅ Storytelling concepts✅ Principles on selection of materials✅ Technical part of uploading materials✅ Designing your Storymap✅ Publishing your StorymapEnrollment and course feeAttendance is free, but registration is required.",
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"text": "The enrollment for the Masterclass is full! But we have a waitinglist if you are still interested to enroll.Most commentators on AI focus only on practical applications \u2014 and we will too \u2014 but they tend to ignore the pitfalls: privacy concerns, data autonomy, environmental impact, and more. This event gives you a fuller picture of AI's many facets.The practical side calls for a workshop format, where you can explore the possibilities and try things out yourself. The harder questions call for discussion \u2014 a space to get the essential facts, hear other people's views, and form your own opinion.Coming to grips with AI, the good and the bad, is a journey we're all on. We each start from a different place and move at a different pace, so participants arrive with different questions and different needs. 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In an age where data means power, we invite you to this discussion session to explore the tensions between convenience and privacy and how we can protect our autonomy in a data economy. This discussion will be led by Anna Mikhaylovskaya.4. Discussion: Ethical AI use in researchAre you a researcher, or simply invested in the integrity of academic work? Join us for a discussion session exploring the ethical questions raised by AI tools in research. Together, we'll examine how these tools might reshape research quality, and whether the productivity gains from automation are worth the risks that come with them. Whether you're an enthusiastic user or a skeptic, this session invites a discussion about where AI and research ethics intersect.This discussion will be led by Anna Mikhaylovskaya.5. Discussion: The state of agentic AI; will tools like Openclaw ever be safe enough for work?Agentic AI holds the promise of actually taking over a lot of work and doing tasks at your command. Composing a mail based upon your previous mail conversations with that person; booking a hotel based on your agenda using your credit-card information; finding that document on your hard drive you worked on recently for a company which name you cannot remember but rhymed with ravioli. These are all tasks a dedicated and trusted personal assistant could do for you. But can we trust agentic AI? All the risks and concerns concerning AI apply to agentic AI even stronger. There are also new risks and concerns that only apply to agentic AI. Still many people dabble with this technology. In this discussion session you will discuss the current risks of agentic AI, trying to predict if agentic AI will ever be deemed safe enough for work.This discussion will be led by an employee of the Data science team of CIT.6. Mini-workshop: Prompt-engineeringDuring this workshop, you will discover how different types of prompting techniques for artificial intelligence (AI) tools can be a useful addition to your workflow. We will introduce different types of prompting, explore their strengths and limitations, and share best practices and optimal scenarios for using them. Attend this workshop if you would like to improve your use of Generative AI models (GenAI). You are expected to have a basic understanding of (a) GenAI model(s) of your choice. This workshop will be led by a teaching-assistant of the Data science team of CIT.7. Mini-workshop: Design with AIDuring this workshop, you will discover how artificial intelligence (AI) can transform your design workflow. Whether you are designing a poster for your next team outing, creating diagrams for a presentation, or creating images for social media, AI tools can help you improve your results. We will introduce the AI design tools, explore their strengths and limitations, and share best practices for using them. We will focus on the tool Canva AI, and also briefly show Gamma and Napkin AI.Attend this workshop if you are interested in using AI for design-based tasks or wish to learn more about it. You are not expected to have any experience with niche design AI tools, but are expected to have basic experience with AI. This workshop will be led by a teaching-assistant of the Data science team of CIT.8. Mini-workshop: Excel and AIExcel is one of the most widely used tools in the workplace, but are you getting the most out of it? In this workshop, we explore how AI can help you work faster and use Excel more efficiently.We will explain how to use Generative AI (GenAI) chatbots to get instant help with formulas and data questions, and discover how integrated AI features in Excel can automate repetitive tasks and simplify your work. Attend this workshop if you are interested in getting more out of your Excel use. You are not required to have used GenAI before, but you are expected to have some basic experience with Excel. This workshop will be led by a teaching-assistant of the Data science team of CIT.9. Mini-workshop: Gemini Notebook (formerly NotebookLM)In most chat-like AI tools you can upload or link to documents and ask questions based on those documents or request summaries. However, Gemini Notebook is a lot more reliable. It also has many features for giving insight, summaries, reports, mind maps, quizzes and even podcasts. You can deal with many more sources and share your notebook with others.Attend this workshop if you are interested in using Gemini Notebook or want to learn more about it. You do not need to have used Gemini Notebook before, but you are expected to already know what it is and to have basic experience with Generative AI (GenAI) models in general. To use Gemini Notebook you need to have a (non-UG) Gmail account.This workshop will be led by a teaching-assistant of the Data science team of CIT.10. Mini-workshop: Coding with AIAI coding assistants are powerful tools that can help you write, debug, and understand code faster than working alone. Whether you are building software professionally, working on research code, or just getting started with programming, these tools can help you work smarter and catch mistakes earlier.Attend this workshop if you are interested in using AI coding tools or want to learn more about how to use them effectively. You do not need to have used AI coding assistants before, but you are expected to already have basic programming experience and some familiarity with how Generative AI (GenAI) models work in general.This workshop will be led by a teaching-assistant of the Data science team of CIT.11. Mini-workshop: European AI, Mistral VibePrivacy concerns (should) stop you from using AI for many tasks, such as: getting feedback on that personal mail, summarizing a sensitive document, or getting a ToDo list from the transcript of an internal meeting. However, IF the AI tool used upholds the GDPR and foreign governments cannot demand access to your data, you CAN use AI for this data. In this workshop we will get you acquainted with the French-based Mistral Vibe, which does comply with GDPR (=AVG) and keeps your data on the continent.If you don\u2019t have a Mistral Vibe account yet, create one for free at https://chat.mistral.ai/chat If you\u2019re part of the UG, use your UG email account details.This workshop will be led by a teaching-assistant of the Data science team of CIT.PrerequisitesIf you would like to attend any discussion session, there are no prerequisites. You and your ideas are welcome, no matter the level! 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Composing a mail based upon your previous mail conversations with that person; booking a hotel based on your agenda using your credit-card information; finding that document on your hard drive you worked on recently for a company which name you cannot remember but rhymed with ravioli. These are all tasks a dedicated and trusted personal assistant could do for you. But can we trust agentic AI? All the risks and concerns concerning AI apply to agentic AI even stronger. There are also new risks and concerns that only apply to agentic AI. Still many people dabble with this technology. In this discussion session you will discuss the current risks of agentic AI, trying to predict if agentic AI will ever be deemed safe enough for work.This discussion will be led by an employee of the Data science team of CIT.6. Mini-workshop: Prompt-engineeringDuring this workshop, you will discover how different types of prompting techniques for artificial intelligence (AI) tools can be a useful addition to your workflow. We will introduce different types of prompting, explore their strengths and limitations, and share best practices and optimal scenarios for using them. Attend this workshop if you would like to improve your use of Generative AI models (GenAI). You are expected to have a basic understanding of (a) GenAI model(s) of your choice. This workshop will be led by a teaching-assistant of the Data science team of CIT.7. Mini-workshop: Design with AIDuring this workshop, you will discover how artificial intelligence (AI) can transform your design workflow. Whether you are designing a poster for your next team outing, creating diagrams for a presentation, or creating images for social media, AI tools can help you improve your results. We will introduce the AI design tools, explore their strengths and limitations, and share best practices for using them. We will focus on the tool Canva AI, and also briefly show Gamma and Napkin AI.Attend this workshop if you are interested in using AI for design-based tasks or wish to learn more about it. You are not expected to have any experience with niche design AI tools, but are expected to have basic experience with AI. This workshop will be led by a teaching-assistant of the Data science team of CIT.8. Mini-workshop: Excel and AIExcel is one of the most widely used tools in the workplace, but are you getting the most out of it? In this workshop, we explore how AI can help you work faster and use Excel more efficiently.We will explain how to use Generative AI (GenAI) chatbots to get instant help with formulas and data questions, and discover how integrated AI features in Excel can automate repetitive tasks and simplify your work. Attend this workshop if you are interested in getting more out of your Excel use. You are not required to have used GenAI before, but you are expected to have some basic experience with Excel. This workshop will be led by a teaching-assistant of the Data science team of CIT.9. Mini-workshop: Gemini Notebook (formerly NotebookLM)In most chat-like AI tools you can upload or link to documents and ask questions based on those documents or request summaries. However, Gemini Notebook is a lot more reliable. It also has many features for giving insight, summaries, reports, mind maps, quizzes and even podcasts. You can deal with many more sources and share your notebook with others.Attend this workshop if you are interested in using Gemini Notebook or want to learn more about it. You do not need to have used Gemini Notebook before, but you are expected to already know what it is and to have basic experience with Generative AI (GenAI) models in general. To use Gemini Notebook you need to have a (non-UG) Gmail account.This workshop will be led by a teaching-assistant of the Data science team of CIT.10. Mini-workshop: Coding with AIAI coding assistants are powerful tools that can help you write, debug, and understand code faster than working alone. Whether you are building software professionally, working on research code, or just getting started with programming, these tools can help you work smarter and catch mistakes earlier.Attend this workshop if you are interested in using AI coding tools or want to learn more about how to use them effectively. You do not need to have used AI coding assistants before, but you are expected to already have basic programming experience and some familiarity with how Generative AI (GenAI) models work in general.This workshop will be led by a teaching-assistant of the Data science team of CIT.11. 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