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AI is reshaping the research landscape – fast. But what does this mean for academic practice?

Come and join us for a morning of candid, critical discussion on how AI is influencing research, and the questions researchers now face about integrity, ethics, and the very nature of scholarly work.

Panel discussants will include:

, Public Participation & Research Practice Lead, Ada Lovelace Institute

, Professor of Digital Business, ÈÕº«ÎÞÂë Business School & Deputy Director, SENSS

, Assistant Professor in Technology, Work and Employment, ÈÕº«ÎÞÂë Business School & Chair, Business School AI Task & Finish Group

, Senior Research Ethics and Integrity Officer, ÈÕº«ÎÞÂë

, Professor of International Business, Essex Business School and Director, SENSS

, Reader in Development, Justice & Inequality, School of Global Studies, ÈÕº«ÎÞÂë

, Associate Professor in Media and Cultural Studies, MAH, ÈÕº«ÎÞÂë

, Digital Policy Consultant, Associate of the Centre for Inclusive Trade Policy (CITP) & the Sussex Law and Technology Centre (SLAT).

, Professor of Migration, Director of Sussex Centre for Migration Research, School of Global Studies, University of Sussex & Editor-in-Chief, Journal of Ethnic and Migration Studies (JEMS)

, Associate Professor, Digital History/Archives, MAH, ÈÕº«ÎÞÂë

Rather than a celebration or a condemnation this forum creates space for both enthusiasts and sceptics to explore tensions and engage with pressing questions including:

• Where is the line between AI-assisted and AI-generated research?
• How do we maintain transparency when using AI for literature reviews, data analysis, and academic writing?
• What are the environmental costs of LLMs and data-intensive AI systems?
• Does AI use exacerbate funding disparities and digital inequalities?

Through structured discussions on real-world use of AI in academic workflows, emerging ethical and regulatory demands, we'll collectively explore how institutions, journals, and funding bodies might respond to these challenges—and what best practices researchers can adopt today.

Bring your experiences, concerns, and critical perspectives to a conversation that will explore how we navigate this technological transition while preserving academic values.

Limited places available so registration is essential. Please register .

Teas/coffees and sandwich lunch provided.

Accessibility:

There is lift access to the conference centre

There is an accessible toilet on the floor

There are emergency refuge areas and evac chairs on the floor

Unfortunately, there is no working hearing loop on the floor at this time

This event is part of the Summer of Research 2025, a two-week festival of researcher-led talks, workshops and exhibitions celebrating our fantastic research here at the ÈÕº«ÎÞÂë. Find out about and sign up for other exciting events here!

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