Setting Sails – Navigating AI in Higher Education

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  • Welcome to the "Setting Sails" podcast, hosted by Dr. Alexandra Jansky. Dive into the heart of a rapidly evolving landscape where Generative Artificial Intelligence (GenAI) is reshaping the way we think about teaching and learning. Each week, join Alexandra and a diverse panel of experts, enthusiasts, and critics as they tackle the most pressing ethical questions and explore the real impacts of AI on education. From the potential challenges to writing skills to the vast opportunities for increasing accessibility in higher education, this podcast is your go-to resource for understanding and navigating the integration of AI in educational practices. Whether you're an AI skeptic, an avid user, or an educator looking to adapt, our series promises to equip you with the necessary insights to contribute to a future where education is inclusive, effective, and thoughtfully enhanced by AI. Tune in here or on your favorite streaming platform to be part of the conversation that is shaping the future of education.
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Episodes
  • Episode 8: AI and Science Communication

    Episode 8: AI and Science Communication
    Dec 20 2024
    AI chatbots, such as ChatGPT, generate human-like responses and engage in conversations, thus playing an increasingly prominent role in knowledge transfer. Does this development pose a threat or offer an opportunity for science communication? In this episode, we are joined by Mike S. Schäfer, Professor of Science Communication at the University of Zurich, to explore how AI is reshaping science communication and the challenges and opportunities it brings. We discuss what the present and future of science communication might look like — with or without AI — and the potential implications for higher education.
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    37 mins
  • Episode 7: AI and Inclusion

    Episode 7: AI and Inclusion
    Dec 18 2024
    Accessibility and inclusion continue to be key themes of our podcast. This time, we are joined by Sarah Ebling, professor for Language, Technology and Accessibility at the University of Zurich, to explore how innovation and research are driving progress in these crucial areas. In this conversation, we gain deeper insights into the current research landscape, particularly focusing on language-based AI technologies in the context of people with disabilities. Together, we examine the intersection of AI and accessibility, discussing how AI can advance inclusion while imagining the ideal accessible university of the future.
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    23 mins
  • Episode 6: AI and Medicine

    Episode 6: AI and Medicine
    Dec 13 2024
    Imagine having a so-called digital twin, which constantly collects your body data and, supported by AI, provides you with personalized advice to stay healthy or recover quickly when you get sick. Does this future scenario seem threatening or hopeful? Claudia Witt, professor at the Medical Faculty of the University of Zurich and director of the Digital Society Initiative, joins us to explore some of the applications of AI in medicine, with a particular focus on the digital twin. What are the benefits and risks of continuous monitoring? How could this technology help support the well-being of teachers and students?
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    21 mins

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