Educator and researcher
Hi everyone! I’m excited to share a new podcast episode that I think you’ll enjoy. Last week, I had the privilege of presenting my latest research on generative AI to the Australian Association for Research in Education. We explored some of the big questions shaping higher education right now, particularly how we can foster AI …
Continue reading “When AI meets Ubuntu: rethinking power in academic writing”
Acknowledgement: This blog post extends our presentation at the Higher Education Research and Development Society of Australasia (HERDSA) Conference 2025. We acknowledge the other co-authors of our paper, as it was a truly collaborative project: Huy-Hoang Huynh, Ziqi Li, Abdul Qawi Noori, and Zhiheng Zhou. As the South African proverb says: “If you want to …
We are seeking expressions of interest for our new book provisionally titled Positionality & Reflexivity in Research (Editors: Sun Yee Yip and Lynette Pretorius from Monash University). Whose research is it? Who owns it? Whose interests does it serve? Who benefits from it? Who has designed its questions and framed its scope? Who will carry …
Continue reading “Call for abstracts for our book on positionality and reflexivity in research!”
Generative AI is reshaping the world, one image, paragraph, and data point at a time. Whether you’re a curious newcomer, an educator trying to keep up with the latest trends, or a student dipping your toes into artificial intelligence, you’re in the right place. Let’s unpack what generative AI actually is, why it matters, and …
Are you exploring how generative AI is transforming the research landscape? Have you developed innovative approaches, ethical insights, or practical applications regarding AI in research? If so, we invite you to contribute a chapter to our forthcoming open access book: Generative AI-Enhanced Research: Ethical, Practical, and Transformative Approaches. This edited collection will serve as a …
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You are warmly invited to participate in the International Conference on AI for Higher Education (AI4HE). Facilitated by the Human-AI Collaborative Knowledgebase for Education and Research (HACKER) and the AI Literacy Lab, the conference provides an opportunity to share knowledge of AI in Higher Education, network with peers and participate in practical workshops. The conference …
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The rise of generative AI has sparked new conversations about its role in academic research. While generative AI tools like ChatGPT have proven effective for summarisation, pattern recognition, and text classification, their potential in deep, interpretive qualitative data analysis remains underexplored. In our recent study, we examine the integration of ChatGPT as an active collaborator …
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The advent of generative artificial intelligence (GenAI) has opened up transformative possibilities in academic research. Tools like ChatGPT, Gemini, and Claude hold the potential to help with idea and content development, structure and research design, literature review and synthesis, data management and analysis, as well as proofreading and editing. However, as enticing as these advancements …
Continue reading “The ETHICAL framework for responsible generative AI use”
As qualitative researchers, we’ve often used pseudonyms in our work to protect the identities of participants. It’s a standard practice and one that’s meant to safeguard confidentiality while ensuring their stories remain authentic. But recently, we conducted a study that made us pause and rethink how we approach pseudonyms. It highlighted the power of inviting …
Continue reading “Whose story is it anyway? The transformative power of pseudonym choice”
Hi everyone, I’ve got some exciting news to share with you today and, yes, I know, it’s been a long time coming. After a fair bit of tinkering, troubleshooting, and maybe a little procrastination (let’s be honest), I’ve finally figured it out: you can now subscribe to this blog! 🎉 Why should you subscribe? Well, …
