Nagaland University organised a training programme on the ethical use of artificial intelligence (AI) in academic research under its NU–Start Up Project (2024–2026). The sessions, titled Ethical Adoption of AI Tools in Academic Research, were conducted across the university’s Kohima and Medziphema campuses.
The training was led by Dr Chanlang Ki Bareh, Principal Investigator of the project and resource person for the sessions. The first session, held on 6 November, was attended by 54 PhD scholars from the School of Agricultural Sciences, while the second, on 7 November, saw participation from 62 PhD scholars representing the Schools of Humanities and Education, Engineering and Technology, and Management.
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During the sessions, Dr Bareh discussed the growing role of AI in academic research, covering areas such as literature review, idea generation, data analysis, visualisation, and academic writing. He also underlined the need for ethical use of AI tools, stressing academic integrity, transparency, and accountability when integrating technology into research.
The discussions encouraged scholars to consider how responsible and informed use of AI can improve the quality, credibility, and originality of academic work.
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