Smart Research with AI: Tools, Techniques, and Responsible Use

​THIS EVENT IS ONLY OPEN TO POSTDOC FELLOWS AT UNISA -LIMITED SPACE AVAILABLE - TWO DAY IN-PERSON ON CAMPUS EVENT

​AI is rapidly transforming the research landscape, offering powerful tools that can support researchers at every stage of the research process. This practical workshop introduces researchers to effective and responsible ways of integrating AI into their academic work.

​Participants will learn hands-on techniques for using AI tools to support literature discovery, idea generation, structuring arguments, improving academic writing, and enhancing research productivity. The session will also explore the ethical and responsible use of AI in research, including issues related to academic integrity, transparency, and appropriate disclosure.

​By the end of the workshop, participants will gain practical skills and strategies for using AI as a research support tool while maintaining scholarly rigor and ethical standards. This session is designed to empower researchers to work smarter, more efficiently, and responsibly in an evolving digital research environment.