The EC2U Virtual Institute for Sustainable Cities and Communities is inviting PhD students to take part in an online workshop dedicated to AI Tools in Scientific Research.

In an era where artificial intelligence is transforming the way we conduct and communicate research, this workshop offers participants the opportunity to gain practical insights into the effective use of AI throughout the research process. From conducting literature reviews and analysing complex datasets to disseminating results to wider audiences, AI tools are becoming essential — but they must be used thoughtfully and responsibly.

Date: 10 November 2025
Time: 11:00 – 14:00 CET


Programme

12:00 – 12:05
Introduction

12:05 – 12:45
Using Artificial Intelligence in Education and Research
Prof. PhD Adrian Iftene, Vice-Rector of Alexandru Ioan Cuza University of Iași (Romania)

12:45 – 13:30
From Search to Synthesis: Supercharging Your PhD Literature Survey with AI
Assistant Prof. PhD Eugenio Rodrigues, University of Coimbra (Portugal)

13:30 – 14:00
Lost in Translation – From Research to Audience Reach
Lect. PhD Lucian Roșu, Alexandru Ioan Cuza University of Iași (Romania)


Beyond the presentations, this workshop aims to foster a collaborative network among EC2U PhD students, offering a platform for participants to exchange ideas and connect around shared research interests within the EC2U Virtual Institutes.

The meeting link will be provided to registered participants before the event.

👉 Register here: EC2U PhD Network Workshop Registration Form