International Summer School "Responsible Digitalization: AI, Social Media and their Contribution to a Sustainable Society"

From 21 to 25 July 2025, the Faculty of Arts and Humanities is hosting an international summer school entitled "Responsible Digitalization: AI, Social Media and their Contribution to a Sustainable Society" .

The program is aimed at students from all fields of study, in the Studium Generale and in the optional areas, who are interested in an interdisciplinary examination of the opportunities and challenges of digitalization.

What is the topic?

The Summer School examines key topics at the interface of artificial intelligence (AI), digital responsibility and social sustainability. The aim is to discuss the impact and potential of AI and social media in the fields of education, business and society. To this end, renowned experts from various departments will come together to promote knowledge transfer and facilitate interactive discussions.

What can you expect?

Over five intensive days, you will take part in a varied combination of lectures, workshops and excursions. Speakers include internationally recognised scientists and experts who will share their knowledge on the responsible use of AI, digital sustainability and the integration of these technologies into different areas of life.

Topics and content:

  • The use of AI tools in teaching
  • Opportunities and challenges of AI in customer interactions
  • Digital sustainability and the future of our digital behaviour
  • Explainable AI (Explainable AI)
  • Impact of AI on higher education and student life

The Summer School is characterised by a particularly practice-oriented approach: In interactive workshops, you will have the opportunity to deepen your knowledge and apply it directly. The programme also offers networking opportunities and cultural highlights, including

  • A guided tour of the world's largest computer museum
  • A city tour and optional evening events together

To help you get started, the Summer School also includes a digital preparation session. This will familiarise you with the key topics and tools that will be covered during the week. At the end of the Summer School, there will be a reflection and feedback session where you will share insights and learnings and discuss how the newly gained knowledge can be used in your studies or career.

Why take part?

The international summer school is an exciting opportunity to engage intensively with the responsible application and use of digital technologies and to prepare for the challenges of an increasingly digitalised world. At the same time, you will make contacts with students and experts from different disciplines and expand your international network.

Take advantage of this unique opportunity to become part of an inspiring exchange and help shape the future of digitalisation - in a responsible, sustainable and interdisciplinary way.

Details in a nutshell

Time: 21 - 25 July 2025 (Monday-Friday, details below in the schedule)
Language of instruction: English 
Class rooms: to be announced

PAUL Course number: L.FKW.1002
Open to: All students in the Studium Generale and optional area, some modules of the degree programmes

Pro­gram

Co­ordin­a­tion and con­tact

Referent - International Relations Manager / Faculty Coordinator Incoming & Outgoing Students

Office: C5.319
Phone: +49 5251 60-4013
E-mail: anke.riebau@uni-paderborn.de

Implementation COLOURS KW

Office: C5.216
Phone: +49 5251 60-4698
E-mail: daniela.gruetzner@uni-paderborn.de
E-mail: colours@kw.upb.de