AI & the Future of Research: Transformations & Tensions
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:
Eleanor O’Keeffe, Public Participation & Research Practice Lead, Ada Lovelace Institute
Ana Isabel Canhoto, Professor of Digital Business, University of Sussex Business School & Deputy Director, SENSS
Matthew Cole, Assistant Professor in Technology, Work and Employment, University of Sussex Business School & Chair, Business School AI Task & Finish Group
Carol Cooley, Senior Research Ethics and Integrity Officer, University of Sussex
Fragkiskos Filippaios, Professor of International Business, Essex Business School and Director, SENSS
Paul Gilbert, Reader in Development, Justice & Inequality, School of Global Studies, University of Sussex
Tanya Kant, Associate Professor in Media and Cultural Studies, MAH, University of Sussex
Javier Ruiz Diaz, Digital Policy Consultant, Associate of the Centre for Inclusive Trade Policy (CITP) & the Sussex Law and Technology Centre (SLAT).
Paul Statham, 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)
Sharon Webb, Associate Professor, Digital History/Archives, MAH, University of Sussex
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 here.
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 University of Sussex. Find out about and sign up for other exciting events here!
