Artificial intelligence is becoming an integral part of modern education, transforming approaches to teaching, learning, assessment and research. At the same time, its use calls for new approaches to quality assurance in education, the promotion of academic integrity and the development of digital competences. These were the key issues that brought together participants of the 15th International Scientific and Practical Conference “European Integration of Higher Education in Ukraine in the Context of the Bologna Process: Strategies for the Use of Artificial Intelligence in Higher Education”, held as part of the Erasmus+ Information Days.
The conference was attended by academic staff and undergraduate and master's students from the Faculty of History and Philology, Faculty of Cybernetics, Faculty of Education, Faculty of Journalism and Faculty of Economics.
The conference took place on 10th November and was organised by the Ministry of Education and Science of Ukraine, the National Academy of Educational Sciences of Ukraine, the National Agency for Higher Education Quality Assurance, the National Qualifications Agency, Taras Shevchenko National University of Kyiv, the National Erasmus+ Office in Ukraine and the Higher Education Reform Experts (HERE), with the support of the Delegation of the European Union to Ukraine, the European Commission and the British Council in Ukraine.
The professional discussions focused on strategies for the responsible use of artificial intelligence in higher education, the adaptation of internal quality assurance systems to the challenges of digital transformation in line with the Standards and Guidelines for Quality Assurance in the European Higher Education Area (ESG 2015), as well as the development of institutional academic integrity policies in the context of the growing use of generative artificial intelligence.
Participation in the conference provided an opportunity for IUEH representatives to explore current European approaches to the digital transformation of education, exchange professional experience and reflect on the prospects for introducing innovative technologies into the educational process. Of particular importance was the involvement of students from various academic disciplines, as the ability to critically evaluate information, use digital tools effectively and adhere to the principles of academic integrity are essential competences for today's professionals.
The knowledge, materials and insights gained during the conference will be incorporated into the University's further educational, research and methodological activities. In particular, they are to be presented at departmental meetings and taken into account in the ongoing improvement of educational programmes.