AI (Tools) for Academic Research

Overview, Exploration, and Critical Discussion

Date & Time: Wednesday, 9th December 2026; 01:00 p.m. - 05:00 p.m.

Format: online

Target group: all scientific staff

Group size: max. 30 persons

The goal

The aim of the workshop is to enable researchers to find and choose AI tools for their work and to develop or refine a critical understanding of the potential and limitations of such tools. After the workshop, participants should be able to make more informed decisions about which AI-based tools they can use for which steps in their work and what aspects they should consider when choosing and using them.

The guiding questions

What (types) of AI tools exist that researchers can use for different steps in their work?
What criteria can researchers consider when choosing AI tools for their work?
What are the potential benefits of using AI (tools) for different research tasks?
What are challenges and potential risks? And how may these be addressed?

The implementation

The online workshop will be a combination of lecture parts, demos of selected tools (e.g., for literature search and article summaries), and dedicated room for discussion and questions.

The instructor

Prof. Dr. Johannes Breuer is a professor of digital social sciences at the University of Duisburg-Essen and head of the team “Research Data & Methods” at the Center for Advanced Internet Studies (CAIS) in Bochum. His background is in psychology and communication science. He has previously published articles and given various lectures and workshops on the use of AI (tools) for research. More information about him can be found on his personal website: https://www.johannesbreuer.com

AI (Tools) for Academic Research

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