From 21 to 25 July, the "International Summer School" with the topic "Responsible Digitalisation: AI, Social Media and their Contribution to a Sustainable Society" will take place at the Faculty of Arts and Humanities at Paderborn University. The one-week event offers students and interested parties the opportunity to take an in-depth look at the impact of digitalisation on education, the economy and society. Key topics at the interface of artificial intelligence (AI), digital responsibility and social sustainability will be explored.
Interdisciplinary programme with international participation
The Summer School brings together experts from various fields at Paderborn University and international guest researchers. Six partner universities are taking part, including five COLOURS partners: Jan Dlugosz University from Poland, the University of St Kliment Ohridski Bitola from North Macedonia, the University of Le Mans from France, the University of Kristianstad from Sweden and the University of Ferrara from Italy. The European University Alliance COLOURS stands for "COLlaborative innOvative sUstainable Regional univerSities" and brings together nine universities. other partner universities taking part in the Summer School are the University of Silesia in Opava in the Czech Republic and the University of Mostar in Bosnia and Herzegovina. Prof Dr Heike Trautmann, Vice President for International Relations at Paderborn University, is also actively supporting the Summer School through her participation.
Participants can expect a varied, English-language programme with lectures, workshops and excursions on topics such as AI tools in the classroom, challenges and opportunities of AI in interactions with customers, the use of AI in higher education and digital sustainability.
Cultural exchange and networking
In addition to the academic programme, the Summer School offers numerous opportunities for networking and cultural exchange, e.g. a guided tour of the Heinz Nixdorf MuseumsForum, a city tour of Paderborn and optional social events.
Participation and registration
The event is also open to the public, registration is not necessary. Paderborn University students can register for the Summer School via PAUL (course number L.FKW.1002) and earn 3 ECTS points by actively participating and passing a multiple-choice exam.
More information on the "International Summer School" can be found on the event page.
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