AI - The Death of Higher Education, or a Brave New Dawn for Learning?

The arrival of large language models like ChatGPT has raised numerous dilemmas for economic, social, artistic, and intellectual life, with higher education being one of the most profoundly impacted sectors.

As AI interfaces provide instant answers to even the most complex questions, it challenges the future role of institutions whose primary purpose is the pursuit of knowledge and the training (and assessment) of future thinkers. Is the university as we know it suddenly obsolete? Is AI merely another tool that academics and students should learn to use effectively, or is it, as Noam Chomsky claims, just "a high-tech plagiarism machine" and "a way of avoiding learning"? Alternatively, could AI offer an opportunity to level the playing field for students from diverse backgrounds?

Why attend this event?

• Engage with Ethical Dilemmas: Participate in discussions about the ethical complexities of AI in higher education.
• Innovative Format: Experience an event modelled after Geoffrey Robertson's acclaimed Hypotheticals.
• Expert Panel: Hear from a diverse panel of experts drawn from the tech industry and academia.
• Interactive and Entertaining: Enjoy a dynamic and engaging setting that encourages audience participation.

Who should attend this event? 

• Educators: Gain insights into the integration of AI in curriculum and assessment.
• Students: Understand the implications of AI on the future of your education.
• Tech Enthusiasts: Explore the broader societal impacts of AI technology.
• Policymakers: Delve into the policy and ethical considerations of AI in higher education.
• General Public: Anyone interested in the intersection of technology and ethics in education.

How to get in touch with us

Call us – 131 UWA (131 892) or +61 8 6488 1000

Submit an online enquiry – askUWA for Domestic students or askUWA for International students

Visit the Future Students Centre – Find us on campus at Student Central