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Generative AI is transforming approaches to teaching, learning, research, and many aspects of our daily work. The uptake among university researchers, students, staff, and faculty has been rapid, and the technology is now used widely across the university. Alongside opportunities for greater efficiency, personalization, and accessibility in learning, there are also critical risks including concerns about institutional and research data privacy, scholarly integrity, and ethical issues such as sustainability and intellectual property.
Join us on Wednesday, December 3 to explore these opportunities and challenges in the context of postdoctoral practice and research. This hands-on, discussion-based session will help you deepen your understanding of Generative AI, consider its potential impacts, and critically engage in this evolving space.
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Lucas Wright
Lucas Wright is a Senior Educational Consultant at UBC’s Centre for Teaching, Learning, and Technology. His work focuses on how emerging technologies like Generative AI are reshaping education, research practices, and academic work. He has led numerous initiatives on digital transformation, critical AI literacy, and innovation in higher education.
Dr Abbas Mahbod
Biography Coming Soon
Registration
Registration in this session is required and is now open. Those successfully registered will receive a registration confirmation within one week of the session date.
NO-SHOW PENALTY: If you register and do not attend or cancel after 3pm on the day before the event, it may affect your eligibility to join future events. To avoid this no-show penalty, please cancel by at least 3pm the day before the event by e-mailing postdoctoral.fellows@ubc.ca.
Accessibility
If you have a disability or medical condition that may affect your full participation in the event, please email postdoctoral.fellows@ubc.ca in advance of the event.
This session will be held online via Zoom and live captions will be enabled during the session.
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