AI Workshops at Humlab

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During the autumn semester of 2025, we are organizing several workshops aimed at strengthening general competence in artificial intelligence, as well as a number of workshops focused on specific tools or thematic areas. The goal is to provide participants with both a broad understanding of the opportunities and challenges of AI, and a deeper insight into how particular tools can be used in practice.

Note! Registration is done via our simple booking system. Make sure to note the date and time in your calendar. About a week before the workshop starts, you will receive a welcome email with practical information. The following workshop sessions will be offered during Autumn Term 2025:

AI Competence

Generative AI is already influencing our everyday work in teaching, research, and administration. With these workshops, our aim is to promote a balanced, insightful, and constructive perspective on AI. We want to help participants become both skilled users and reflective thinkers who can navigate an increasingly complex future shaped by AI technologies.

The workshop series addresses key issues such as bias, transparency, data protection legislation, and digital divides. Participants will also gain a foundational understanding of the AI ecosystem, prompting methods, and practical examples of AI applications directly relevant to research, teaching, and administrative processes.

Each workshop consists of half lecture and discussion, and half hands-on activities. Participants are therefore asked to bring their own laptop and phone to actively engage in exercises and apply the knowledge to concrete workflows.

NotebookLM

Imagine an AI that not only answers questions but also studies your material alongside you. NotebookLM is Google’s experimental research tool, designed to take learning, writing, and idea development to the next level.

By linking or uploading your notes, PDFs, or documents, NotebookLM becomes your personalized study companion. It summarizes, cross-references, and generates insights tailored to you. With advanced research features, the tool can identify connections between sources, highlight key arguments, and suggest new perspectives for further analysis. The built-in study mode helps you practice, prepare presentations, or structure teaching materials.

Unlike general chatbots, NotebookLM works directly with the texts you choose, giving you greater control and transparency in the process. This workshop is hands-on and guides you step-by-step to get started quickly. Whether you're a teacher, researcher, or administrative staff, you'll gain practical skills to make NotebookLM a natural part of your daily work.

Generative AI: Features, Customization, and Data Protection

Generative AI tools are evolving rapidly, and understanding what they offer is essential. This hands-on workshop covers Microsoft Copilot, OpenAI’s ChatGPT, and Google Gemini, with a particular focus on customization and data handling.

Copilot integrates into Office applications, suggests content as you write, and gives you options for file storage. ChatGPT offers settings for custom instructions and memory functions, allowing you to tailor its use to study tasks or teaching goals. Gemini is linked to Google’s apps and can be adjusted in behavior, but also raises important questions about how Google handles user data.

We also explore advanced features such as deep research for analyzing complex topics and study modes that help structure learning. By comparing strengths and limitations, you’ll be supported in choosing the tool that best fits your needs.

This workshop is intended for participants who want to deepen their knowledge and are already using Microsoft Copilot, ChatGPT, or Gemini.

Autum Term 2025

Se all the dates and sign up here!