AI, Health Equity and Higher Education: Shaping Responsible Futures Together
- Arcada
Join us for an inspiring seminar exploring the future of AI in higher education in social and health care
Artificial Intelligence is rapidly transforming how we teach, learn, conduct research, and prepare future professionals. As AI becomes increasingly integrated into higher education, important questions emerge:
- How can we use AI responsibly and ethically?
- What policies and guidelines are needed to support students and staff?
- How can AI contribute to health equity and planetary wellbeing?
- What risks might AI create for vulnerable groups and how can we address them?
- What competencies will educators and students need in the AI-driven future?
This interactive seminar brings together students, teachers, researchers, and professionals to explore the opportunities and challenges of AI in higher education and in the social and health care sectors.
What to expect
During the seminar, participants will:
- Explore emerging European AI policies, regulations and institutional guidelines
- Discuss ethical, social and educational implications of AI
- Examine the impact of AI on health equity, planetary wellbeing and vulnerable populations
- Share experiences and perspectives across disciplines and countries
- Develop practical insights into responsible AI integration in teaching and learning
- Strengthen their AI literacy and future-ready competenciesDuring the seminar, participants will:
Through engaging presentations, workshops and discussions, we will critically reflect on how AI can be used to enhance learning while promoting inclusion, fairness and societal wellbeing.
Who should attend?
This seminar is open to:
- Students interested in AI, education, health, social services, ethics, sustainability or future working life skills
- Teachers and lecturers exploring AI in teaching and assessment
- Researchers working with AI, health, social sciences, education or sustainability
- Educational developers and academic leaders
- Professionals from health, social care and related sectors
No advanced technical expertise is required. Curiosity, openness and a willingness to engage in dialogue are all you need.
Why participate?
AI is not only a technological issue. It is also a question of values, inclusion and responsibility.
Whether you are excited about AI's potential, concerned about its risks, or simply curious to learn more, this seminar offers a unique opportunity to engage with colleagues and students in meaningful conversations about shaping a future where AI serves people, communities and the planet.
Be part of the conversation.
Together, we can explore how higher education and working life can harness the benefits of AI while ensuring that no one is left behind.
Programme:
Wednesday September 23rd
Exploring AI policies and guidelines at the participating European HEIs (Spain, Netherlands, Norway, Finland)
| 13.00 - 13.15 | Welcome and introduction to the day |
| 13.15 - 13.45 | Keynote: Perspectives on AI in higher education Principal lecturer, program director Jonas Danielson, Arcada |
| 13.45 - 14.15 | Presentation of results from four countries - High lightening of core policy messages |
| 14.15 - 14.30 | Coffee break |
| 14.30 - 16.00 | Workshop I |
Thursday September 24th
AI, Health Equity and Higher Education: Navigating Opportunities, Risks and Responsibilities
| 08.45 - 09.00 | Welcome and introduction to the day |
| 09.00 - 10.00 | Keynote: The EU AI Act: Implications for Higher Education and Health Equity (Online) Dr Isabelle Hupont Torres, Scientific Advisor, Spanish Ministry of Science, Innovation and Universities |
| 10.00 - 10.30 | Presentation of results from focus group interviews in four countries - professionals, students, staff HE |
| 10.30 - 11.45 | Workshop II |
| 11.45 - 12.00 | Summary of the day |
Please sign up to the seminar before September 21st.
HEQED AI is a European Erasmus+ project focusing on health equity through higher education in relation to AI. Participating European partners are: University of Zaragoza (project leader), Zaragoza, Spain, Arcada UAS, Helsinki, Finland, Western Norway UAS, Bergen, Norway and HAN UAS, Nijmegen / Arnheim, Netherlands.
