Artificial Intelligence (AI) was one of the themes of the discussion as a tool in academic writing and research.  Dr. Peter Samuels, a facilitator during a two-day academic writing and research methods workshop held at TU-K cited the emerging tools including the use of AI in academia, highlighting its role.

Dr. Samuels, who is visiting from the University of Wolverhampton, UK, however, noted the ethical concerns on the use of IA. The workshop was organised by the Chairperson, Department of Creative Arts and Media, Dr. Mary-Claire Kidenda. The event brought together more than 30 members of staff from TU-K pursuing Master’s and PhD to delve into critical step-by-step facets of writing quality academic work, grant proposals and conducting research. Students from other universities also attended.

Some of the thematic areas of discussion included; academic writing foundations, proposal writing, research design, research philosophy, grant proposal writing, thesis writing, viva presentation and publishing.

Deputy Vice-Chancellor, Research and Technology Development (RTD), Prof. Alfred Orina Isaac who officially open the workshop, asked the participants to take the training seriously as such opportunities are rare. He further highlighted the importance of writing organised academic work.

“You are lucky to have such an opportunity to be trained on very important steps in academic writing, ensure you learn these skills, you will realise that as you grow in scholarly work, you will value organisation and you would not want to make mistakes.”