Description
Event Summary:One day workshop organised by Dr Khadidja Merakchi, Heriot-Watt University and Dr Xihui Chen, Keele University aiming to exploring the impact of language technologies, including machine translation (MT) and AI applications, in academic settings beyond language and translation programmes. Delve into the growing trend of technology utilisation, its implications, and contribute to shaping future research in this domain.
Event Format:
Keynote Talks:
• Keynote 1: Explores innovative language technologies and their impact on education.
• Keynote 2: Assesses opportunities and mitigate risks with our second keynote speaker.
Group Discussions:
• Stakeholders engage in subject-specific groups to discuss technology's impact.
• Share experiences, identify risks, and formulate recommendations in mixed groups.
Lunch Break & Networking:
• Enjoy lunch and network with participants from academia and industry.
Coffee Break:
• A brief respite to recharge and network.
Recommendations and Concluding Remarks:
Networking Event:
Tea, coffee, and cakes provided for in-person participants.
Programme:
• Welcome and Introduction: 9:30 - 10:00
• Keynote Talk 1: 10:00 - 10:50
• Break: 10:50 - 11:00
• Group Discussion 1: 11:00 - 11:45
• Presentation of Group Discussion 1: 11:45 - 12:15
• Lunch Break and Informal Networking: 12:15 - 13:15
• Keynote Talk 2: 13:15 - 14:05
• Group Discussion 2: 14:05 - 14:40
• Presentation of Group Discussion 2: 14:40 - 15:10
• Coffee Break: 15:10 - 15:30
• Recommendations and Concluding Remarks: 15:30 - 16:15
• Networking Event: 16:15 - 17:30
| Period | 10 Jun 2024 |
|---|---|
| Event type | Workshop |
| Degree of Recognition | National |