About
The MDHS AI Education Series returns in 2026 with a focused program of hands‑on workshops designed to build practical, responsible, and up‑to‑date AI skills for researchers.
Building on last year’s successful initiative, the 2026 program concentrates on the most impactful training—helping researchers integrate AI tools into literature reviews, scientific writing, and data‑driven research tasks.
On‑demand panels and seminars from 2025 remain available as supporting resources.
Who It’s For
The series is aimed at graduate researchers but open to supervisors, professional staff, and academic educators across the MDHS Faculty. Whether you're new to AI tools or looking to deepen your understanding of their use in biomedical research, academic writing, or healthcare analytics, the program is designed to provide practical skills and strategic foresight suitable for all levels of experience.
Upcoming Events
Harnessing AI for Research Success | Thursday 28 May, 9am - 4pm AEST
This full day, hands-on workshop is designed for graduate researchers looking to harness the power of AI in their research. Dr Jason Downes will demonstrate how to use AI tools creatively and effectively to enhance your research and writing practice, while staying within university guidelines and maintaining academic integrity.
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Beyond the Hype: What AI Really Means for Research and Education | Wednesday 10 June, 2pm - 3pm AEST
This session will offer an accessible introduction to some of the research on what large language models like ChatGPT can and can't do, as well as what impacts they have on learning, productivity, and well-being.
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AI and Digital Health Support for Researchers I Thursday 15 October AEST
This session will provide an overview of how the Centre for Digital Transformation of Health supports AI and digital health research across MDHS. It will highlight the Centre’s services, expertise and infrastructure, and outline how researchers can engage for advice, collaboration and support. Professor Peter Steel will speak to common challenges researchers face when working in AI and digital health, and how the Centre can help address these. Registrations will open in August.