Generative AI: The dos and don'ts

This session will provide an overview of the current capacities of Large Language Models (LLMs) like CHatGPT, and offer tips on how to leverage these capacities in your work. The session will also provide an overview of how AI and research integrity intersect. It will highlight points to be aware of and tips for good practice.

Speaker bios

LarsLars Eriksson

Lars Eriksson is an Outreach Librarian based at the Herston Health Sciences Library and is also working as a Clinical Librarian with STARS, the Surgical, Treatment and Rehabilitation Service. Lars has extensive experience working with academics, students  and clinicians in medicine and the health sciences.

RyanRyan Jesson

Through his PhD in Cognitive Science, Ryan has explored mechanisms that drive high-quality reasoning and problem-solving. Bridging his passions for research and education, Ryan has held positions with the School of Psychology and The Learning Lab, where he has focused on understanding the transformative potential of AI technologies for learning and scientific progress.

About Faculty of Medicine HDR Symposium

We invite you to register for the 2023 Faculty of Medicine Higher Degree by Research (HDR) Symposium, being held on Tuesday 21 November 2023 at TRI Auditorium, Woolloongabba (and via Zoom). 

The symposium will feature presentations and a panel discussion relevant for HDR students across all fields in the faculty. Learn about career pathways, industry internships, how to use AI tools in research, and how to care for your own health and wellbeing during your candidature. This symposium aims to connect you to researchers and HDRs from across the Faculty of Medicine to foster collaborations, build a supportive network and boost your training as a researcher.

HDR candidates at all stages of their candidature are encouraged to attend the symposium and submit a poster for the poster display. Please register for this free event by Thursday 16 November via the registration link below for catering purposes or for the Zoom link for those unable to make it in person.

Program

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Time 
Session  
8:30am-9:00am
Registration & Poster Set-up
9:00am-9:10am 
Welcome & Acknowledgement of Country
9:10am-9:30am 
2023 Faculty of Medicine PhD Graduate of the Year Award – Announcement & Presentation
9:30am-10:45am 
10:45am-11:15am
Morning Tea + Posters
11:15am-12:30pm 
Panel session:
Industry placements – how to make the most out of the experience 

Jodie Brennan, Ara Cho, Aleysha Martin, Dr Samreen Naz Shaikh, Dr Selwin Samuel 
12:30pm-1:30pm
Lunch + Posters
1:30pm-2:45pm 
Presentation session 2: HDR Health & Wellbeing 
Optimising Wellbeing as a HDR Student  
Letitia Norton 
Sleeping for success: An essential pillar of wellbeing during the HDR journey 
Dr Dan Sullivan 
2:45pm-3:15pm
Afternoon Tea + Posters
3:15pm-4:30pm 
4:30-4:40  
Conclusion
Ida Tornvall
5:00pm onwards
Informal social networking at The Norman Hotel,
102 Ipswich Road, Woolloongabba