At SIEC, AUS Chancellor stresses AI's role in future education
A collaborative platform for AI dialogue
Dr. Laursen described the event as a co-organized initiative by AUS and the University of Sharjah, aimed at fostering dynamic knowledge exchange. The second day of the conference featured keynote presentations and academic papers exploring how AI intersects with higher education.
Preparing students for the AI-driven workplace
Dr Laursen stressed the importance of integrating AI into curricula and teaching methods to ensure students are job-ready. He told CNN, 'If we want our graduates to be job-ready, they must be familiar with modern tools — and, more importantly, the innovative ways to use them.'
AI beyond STEM: A cross-disciplinary imperative
While AI naturally aligns with engineering and data science, Dr. Laursen highlighted its growing relevance in business analytics, social sciences, and urban planning. 'This is not just a technological shift — it's a broad educational imperative,' he noted, underlining the need for AI literacy across all academic disciplines.
Global collaboration and knowledge sharing
The conference also provided a valuable platform for academic leaders and researchers from both local and international institutions to share best practices and explore collaborative strategies for integrating AI into teaching and learning.
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