Banaras Hindu University (BHU), IIT Kanpur and Chhatrapati Shahuji Maharaj University (CSJMU), Kanpur will jointly organize a national workshop to understand the growing use of Artificial Intelligence (AI) in higher education. The program will be held on 24 October 2026 at IIT Kanpur. It will provide an opportunity for educators, researchers, students and experts related to the education sector to discuss the use of AI and the challenges associated with it. The workshop will discuss teaching methods, assessment of exams, use of technology in the classroom and ethical questions related to AI. It aims to maintain the human role with technology in education.
The workshop will be organized at IIT Kanpur
The theme of this national workshop is Artificial Intelligence in Higher Education. It is being organized by IIT Kanpur’s Center for Educational Research and Teaching Excellence (CERTEX) in collaboration with other institutions. The program will be organized offline at L17 Lecture Hall Campus of IIT Kanpur. In this, the benefits, limitations and practical applications of AI in higher education will be discussed. It aims to understand how technology can improve education and strengthen the role of teachers in education.
A discussion on the role of AI in study and exam assessment
The workshop will focus on understanding how AI tools can improve the teaching and learning process. Apart from this, new uses of AI and changes in classrooms in colleges and universities will also be considered. An important issue will be the change in assignment and examination assessment methods. How to assess students’ actual understanding and abilities in the age of AI will be discussed. Additionally, aspects related to responsible and ethical use of AI in education will also be understood.
Along with AI, human guidance is also necessary
The workshop will also consider the question of how widespread the impact of AI in education really is. Along with this, the need for communication and human guidance between teachers and students will be discussed during the study. The aim is to maintain the quality of education using technology.
Who can participate?
The workshop can be attended by teachers, faculty members, researchers, undergraduates and postgraduates, researchers and education administrators of universities and colleges. Apart from this, policy makers and professionals from industries related to education technology can also participate in it.
