Supervising HDRs using AI in their research: a panel discussion (qut.edu.au)

Get your questions answered on how, when, and why HDRs can use AI tools in their research.

In this forum, we will host a panel of experts discussing the responsible use of generative Artificial Intelligence tools by HDR students. We will explore current issues surrounding AI in research practice and learn about QUT's guidelines for using tools like ChatGPT. Our panel will feature a variety of academics with expertise in global AI trends, ethical practice and HDR supervision. Plus, you will have the opportunity to ask your own questions.

• Engage with experts on the responsible use of Artificial Intelligence tools for HDRs
• Understand QUT’s policies and expectations for the ethical use of AI
• Find out how to better supervise students who are using AI tools

Panellists include:

• Prof Kaisa Väänänen is a full professor of Human-Technology Interaction in Tampere University, Finland. Kaisa is the head of the doctoral program of Humans and Technologies in the faculty of Information Technology and Communication Sciences, and has supervised 25 doctoral students to graduation. She is currently focusing on Human-Centered AI and how AI-driven solutions can advance sustainability. Kaisa is currently a visiting Research Fellow at QUT’s Digital Media Research Centre.
• Prof Michael Milford is Director of the QUT Centre for Robotics. He conducts interdisciplinary research at the boundary between robotics, neuroscience and computer vision and is a multi-award winning educational entrepreneur. He is also passionate about engaging and educating all sectors of society around new opportunities and impacts from technology including robotics, autonomous vehicles and artificial intelligence.
• Prof Peta Mitchell leads the Urban Media and Digital Geographies Research Group in QUT’s Digital Media Research Centre (DMRC). She is also Research Integrity Advisor for QUT's Faculty of Creative Industries, Education, and Social Justice.
• Daniel Whelan-Shamy is a QUT PhD student whose work focuses on the philosophical implications of AI and society. We will hear from Daniel about his research and also how he has discussed his own use of AI tools with his supervisor, Peta.
• Dr Murray Lane (GRE+D), Dr Mark Hooper (Research Ethics & Integrity), Wendy Laver (GRC) and Emma Nelms (Library).

ResBazQld is on again! This year it returns to The University of Queensland, St Lucia campus and runs 21st to 23rd November. Save the dates!

The Research Bazaar is a worldwide festival promoting the digital literacy at the centre of modern research.

ResBazQld2023 will be a three-day intensive conference where researchers will come together to up-skill in 'next generation digital research tools and skills'. In the spirit of a marketplace or bazaar, ResBaz is a highly participatory event where researchers from many different disciplines can learn, share knowledge and skills, and have fun!

Who should attend? Researchers at ALL levels from ALL disciplines.

• PhD candidates, research Masters students and early career researchers are especially encouraged to attend.
• Research technologists and research software engineers who support researchers to do their job should also come along!

Keystory speakers this year include QUT’s Michael Milford, alongside other presenters with a wealth of experience in digital research and research infrastructure across a range of discipline areas.

Sessions at this year's ResBaz will offer a brief practical introduction to a broad selection of topics and tools related to digital research practice relevant across the disciplines. Check out the ResBazQld2023 website for updates on workshops schedules and registration.

Interested in getting involved? Indicate your interest via the online forms to Volunteer as a helper or Submit a workshop for ResBaz.

AARNet will decommission CloudStor on 15 December. The QUT CloudStor Decommission Project Team have developed a project site to inform researchers about migration of QUT researchers' data from CloudStor to QUT infrastructure. 

Researchers can now keep abreast of developments by accessing the CloudStor decommission page on Digital Workplace or HiQ.

The project team will be running regular online drop-in sessions for hands-on help with migrating files - every Thursday, 10am-12pm. Join via the link on the CloudStor decommission page. They may also be contacted via email - cloudstordecom@qut.edu.au

APO is closing in December 2023. 

For any questions please review the FAQs on the APO website. 

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