UNIC SEPTEMBER ORIENTATION: Thursday 25 September 14:00 - 15:00 - Discovery Hall

The presentation “Navigating AI: Ethics, Innovation, and Student Success at the University of Nicosia” by Dr. Chris Alexander explored the complex relationship between artificial intelligence and higher education. It highlighted how AI had transformed the university experience by enhancing productivity, supporting academic writing, and fostering student success, with 86% of students already using AI tools. The talk balanced enthusiasm for AI’s potential with reflections on ethical considerations such as empathy, bias, and disclosure. It also examined issues like diminishing returns in AI model scaling, the reliability of benchmarking, and the effectiveness of smaller models. The presentation concluded with broader philosophical reflections on human consciousness and the uniqueness of human intelligence in the age of AI

Dr Christopher Alexander

Head of AI Learning Centre (AI-LC)
Associate Professor

"I had a great time presenting AI Tools for Student Success at the UNIC Student Orientation Programme today. Amazing to see so much curiosity from students — the questions about AI just kept coming! I am excited to watch you explore these tools in your university journey. – Dr. Chris Alexander".

Pictures from the Event:

Here are some live pictures from the seminar.