In response to growing interest, Vitae is launching a new professional development opportunity focused on generative AI.

Join us in March 2026 for two connected online workshops designed for researcher developers, and professionals supporting researchers:

• Limited places available – secure your spot today via the link above
• Bundle offer when booking both workshops
• Exclusive reduced fees for Vitae members

These sessions will be led by experienced Vitae Associates who have strong track record of supporting researchers, staff, and students within Higher Education in their effective and safe use of generative AI.

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Workshop 1: Generative AI integration across the Research Lifecycle

For those curious to enhance understanding of how researchers are AI, wishing to stay up to date and grow confidence in supporting researchers, this workshop provides practical insights and tips to help you. Crafted for researcher developers and professionals, the workshop will equip you with the knowledge and tools to lead the way in supporting researchers with responsible, creative, and strategic AI integration.

What You’ll Gain 

• Discover how generative AI can be utilised in every phase of research from framing questions and reviewing literature to designing methodologies, managing data, analysing results, and amplifying impact through dissemination. 
• Learn to assess the strengths and limitations of AI tools in real-world research contexts, and confidently advise researchers in alignment with institutional policies and practices. 
• Explore how to foster inclusive, context-aware, and ethically grounded AI practices that support research integrity and purpose. 

How We’ll Work 

• Interactive and scenario-based:Engage in hands-on activities, peer exchange, and reflection on real-world case studies that bring AI applications to life. 
• Inclusive and reflective: Designed for all experience levels, with space for shared learning, reflection, and practical experimentation. 
• Tool-Neutral: Use the AI platforms that suit your context best, this workshop focuses on principles and practices.
  
  

Offered as a half day online workshop, stand alone or in association with workshop below.

Workshop 2: Leverage Your Practice with Generative AI

How will AI impact the future of researcher development? This workshop is designed for researcher developers and those who support researchers wishing to explore this important question and offers a hands-on exploration of how generative AI can transform your professional practice. Rather than focusing on tools alone, this session dives into how and why to use AI, to enhance creativity, efficiency, and impact in your work. Whether  you're just beginning your generative  AI journey or already experimenting with tools, this session meets you where you are and is designed to spark innovation.

What you’ll gain: 

• Practical AI Applications for Researcher Development: Discover how to use AI to design learning materials, build personas, craft scenarios, develop session plans, and automate routine tasks, freeing up your time for high-value work. 
• Smarter Communication and Engagement: Learn how AI can streamline your messaging, energise promotional efforts, and boost engagement with researchers and stakeholders. 
• Ethical and Strategic Awareness: Reflect on the deeper implications of AI in research and researcher development. Explore how AI impacts research integrity, quality, and the evolving narrative of research purpose. Understand how funders, publishers, and institutions are responding. 

 How We’ll Work 

• Hands-on exploration: Experiment with AI tools that suit your context. Try out real applications for researcher development in a supportive, tool-neutral environment. 
• Group reflection and discussion: Engage in thoughtful discussions around AI and ethics, responsible research, and the evolving narrative of research purpose. 
• Real-world case studies:  Understand how some funders, publishers, and institutions, are navigating AI adoption in research, and what it means for your role.
   

Offered as a half day online workshop, stand alone or in association with workshop above.