What is AI doing to academics?

@ Online (Zoom)

This training will be held in English.

The introduction of generative AI tools has revolutionised academic work, from desk to lab bench, affecting myriad aspects such as working habits, evaluation procedures, and teaching methods. But how are these new AI tools and capabilities affecting the pre-existing issues concerning academics’ mental health and well-being? What is AI doing to our perfectionism and imposter syndrome? How is it affecting our stress levels and motivation? Are there ways we can harness it to actually improve our wellbeing? In this webinar we try to find some solid ground to be able to ride this new wave of technological development safely and meaningfully.

The workshop will be conducted by Vicent Botella-Soler.‎ Vicent has been a PhD student (physics), a postdoc (neuroscience), a machine learning consultant for startups, and an R&D manager for tech companies. With extensive international experience in academia and industry, he now works as a consultant and author, helping academics and industry professionals snap out of cognitive traps hindering their development. He specializes in critical thinking and decision-making for individuals and teams.

Register yourself HERE. The registration deadline is on October 12, 2025.

Contact: Hele-Riin Urmet, hele-riin.urmet@ut.ee

Estonian Doctoral School joint event. The training is intended for doctoral researchers from all fields.