Artificial Intelligence in Higher Education Will Be Discussed in Ankara
Organized jointly by TÜBA and the Association of Academies and Societies of Sciences in Asia (AASSA), with the support of the InterAcademy Partnership (IAP), the “Artificial Intelligence in Higher Education” will take place on May 11–12, 2026, at the Fuat Sezgin Hall of Ankara Social Sciences University (ASBÜ).
Designed to create an international platform by bringing together different disciplines, the symposium aims to discuss the transformative role of artificial intelligence in higher education and evaluate collaborative approaches to emerging challenges. The program, which emphasizes interdisciplinary perspectives and regional collaborations to promote the responsible and effective use of artificial intelligence in universities and research institutions, will focus on the following topics: The program will address various dimensions, including academic collaborations in the Euro-Mediterranean region, the transformation of higher education systems in Asia, the role of artificial intelligence in core scientific fields such as health, agriculture, risk, and environmental studies, as well as national policy perspectives on the integration of artificial intelligence in universities.
Noting that rapid developments in the field of artificial intelligence are transforming many aspects of higher education—from teaching and learning practices to research methods, and from academic collaborations to institutional governance—TÜBA President Prof. Dr. Muzaffer Şeker stated, “While artificial intelligence offers universities new opportunities in terms of innovation and efficiency, it also raises important questions regarding academic integrity, ethical responsibility, and the evolving role of higher education institutions in the knowledge society.”
Prof. Dr. Şeker emphasized that the symposium aims to bring together representatives of national academies, scientists, and policy experts to discuss these new developments and exchange views on how artificial intelligence can be integrated into higher education systems in a responsible and effective manner. He noted that the event will place particular emphasis on interdisciplinary research and the development of appropriate governance and policy frameworks.