AI Tools for Academic Researchers: Practical Workshop

Workshop Overview

This practical workshop introduces researchers to AI tools that can accelerate

literature review, enhance data analysis, improve academic writing, and

streamline research workflows — all while maintaining academic integrity.

What You Will Learn

Session 1: AI-Assisted Literature Review

• Using AI search tools to find relevant papers faster
• Summarising and synthesising research articles
• Identifying research gaps with AI assistance
• Managing citations and bibliographies efficiently

Session 2: AI for Data Analysis

• AI-assisted data cleaning and preparation
• Natural language queries for statistical exploration
• Generating and interpreting descriptive statistics
• Visualising data with AI-powered tools

Session 3: AI-Enhanced Academic Writing

• Improving clarity and academic tone
• Paraphrasing and avoiding unintentional plagiarism
• Structuring arguments with AI feedback
• Ethical boundaries: what AI should and should not do

Session 4: Research Productivity Workflow

• Building a personal AI-assisted research pipeline
• Integrating AI tools into your existing workflow
• Best practices for documenting AI use in research
• Institutional policies and ethical considerations

Who Should Attend

This workshop is designed for:

• PhD candidates at any stage
• Early-career researchers
• Faculty members exploring AI in research
• Research supervisors who want to guide students effectively
• Graduate students preparing for thesis work

Format

• 4-hour online session with breaks
• Live demonstrations
• Hands-on exercises
• Q&A throughout
• Resource pack provided after the session

Prerequisites

• Basic familiarity with academic research processes
• A laptop or desktop computer
• No prior AI experience required

Registration

Spaces are limited to ensure individual attention. Register your interest

and we will confirm your place with session details and materials.