Webinar: Introduction to Artificial Intelligence
As artificial intelligence (AI) continues to transform research and academic environments, the ability to effectively use AI tools has become an increasingly important skill for researchers. AI offers many opportunities for supporting different stages of the research process, including literature review, data analysis, academic writing and the interpretation of research findings.
As part of our webinar series, NextTechTalents project is pleased to invite you to this webinar, delivered by Ventspils University of Applied Sciences (Latvia).
What You Will Learn
The webinar will be a mix of theoretical and practical approaches to the use of AI in research. Participants will be introduced to the fundamentals of AI and learn how AI tools can support different stages of their research progress.
Training Objectives
The aim of the training is to:
- Introduce participants to the fundamentals of AI.
- Demonstrate how AI tools can support different stages of the research process and explore practical applications for such tools.
- Strengthen participants’ AI literacy and digital competences.
Agenda
- Welcome
- Introduction to AI
- AI across the research process
- AI tools for researchers
- Close
About the Expert Speaker
Ēvalds Urtāns is an associate professor and the founder of asya.ai - an AI research, development and design company. His fields of knowledge include AI and IT.
12.11.2026
13:00 - 14:30 (EEST)
11:00-12:30 (BST) | 12:00-13:30 (CEST)
Format
Online Live Training Webinar
Contact
Event Host
Ventspils University of Applied Sciences (VUAS)
Delivered by
Ventspils University of Applied Sciences (VUAS)
Registration Form
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We look forward to seeing you online on 12th November 2026 at 13:00 to 14:30 (EEST) | 11:00 to 12:30 (BST) | 12:00 to 13:30 (CEST).

