At a recent webinar organized by Skolverket, the Swedish National Agency for Education, educators, policymakers, and researchers gathered to explore the opportunities and challenges of generative AI in the classroom. AI4EDU’s involvement in the event showcased the project’s practical efforts to bring AI-driven tools into real learning environments. Speaking on behalf of AI4EDU, Assistant Principal […]
The Impact of AI and Singularity on Global Education: A Critical Analysis. Dr Daithí Ó Murchú © November 2024 Dr Daithí Ó Murchú © October 2024 As we peer into this brave new world, we must ask ourselves: How will AI and the potential singularity reshape the landscape of learning? What opportunities and challenges lie […]
The Kastellorizo Puzzle Festival, held from October 11-13, 2024, was a celebration of science, education, and playful learning through riddles and puzzles. The festival featured a variety of workshops, talks, and hands-on activities designed to engage students of all ages in STEAM subjects. A highlight of the event was the participation of Michalis Bletsas, Director […]
The Global Hands-On Universe (GHOU) 2024 conference took place from September 24th to 27th, 2024, focusing on astronomy, development, and education. The conference featured a wide range of sessions that fostered collaboration among innovators, educators, researchers, and government authorities. The theme of game-based learning is tied into the broader objective of providing cutting-edge, accessible education through […]
On September 23, 2024, from 17:00 to 20:00, a seminar was held at the amphitheater of the “Athena” Research Center in Xanthi, targeting secondary education teachers from the region of Thrace. Organized by the Institute for Language and Speech Processing of the Athena Research Center, this event focused on the integration of STEAM (Science, Technology, […]
At the COMPASS EDUCATION Festival of Learning Conference 2024, Dr. Daithí Ó Murchú delivered a keynote presentation on the transformative role of AI in education, focusing on the AI4EDU project and its tools. His session, titled “Education… AI4EDU What? A Changing Landscape, or is it really?”, emphasized the disruptive potential of AI applications in reshaping […]
On October 12, 2024, the University of Cyprus and the Cyprus Pedagogical Institute hosted a pivotal event titled “Harmonizing Modern Technological and Educational Advancements with Artificial Intelligence and the STE(A)M Pedagogical Approach” at the Cyprus Pedagogical Institute in Nicosia. This event served as a central platform to disseminate insights and tools developed under the European […]
On October 5, 2024, Vassilis Katsouros, the coordinator of the AI4EDU project from ARC, participated in a panel discussion titled “AI at Work: Paving Out Avenues Through Which AI Will Enhance the Human Element, Rather Than Replace It.” This discussion was part of the Alternative Stage segment at the TEDxAthens event. The panel focused on […]
ARC participated in the pan-European Researchers’ Night MEDNIGHT 2024 (www.mednight.eu) with a grand celebration in Xanthi, Greece, on September 27, 2024. The 5th edition of the “Mediterranean Researchers’ Night,” or MEDNIGHT, is a project funded by the European Union (Marie Curie Actions) aimed at presenting the friendlier side of science conducted in Mediterranean countries to […]
Ellinogermaniki Agogi (EA) hosted the European Researchers’ Night in Athens as part of the PICO EU-funded project, designed to bridge the gap between cutting-edge research and public understanding. This event, held at EA’s Pallini campus, drew around 400 visitors, including parents, children, educators, and the general public, offering a dynamic platform for interaction with science. […]
