Khartoum: The Ministry of Higher Education and Scientific Research, in collaboration with the Federation of Arab Scientific Research Councils and the Red Sea University, organized a workshop at the Red Sea University premises titled “Universities of the Future: Artificial Intelligence, Scientific Research, and Innovation.” The workshop focused on the applications and opportunities of artificial intelligence in research.
According to Sudan News Agency, Professor Ahmed Hassan Fahal, in his presentation “The Use of Artificial Intelligence in Scientific Research and Publishing,” emphasized the importance of efficiency and accuracy throughout the research process. He highlighted AI’s role in data simulation and text summarization, underscoring the value of digital platforms in disseminating knowledge and facilitating global academic dialogue.
Professor Fahal noted the significance of quality in scientific research, as it influences universities’ global rankings. He explained that AI supports knowledge acquisition, dissemination, and communication, while also offering tools for information collection and summarization, content analysis, and assisting students with dissertations by analyzing errors, providing solutions, and developing proposals.
He addressed concerns about unethical use of AI tools that could tarnish researchers’ reputations and the credibility of publishing journals. He also emphasized the role of social media in publishing research and the importance of digital platforms in engaging research communities. Fahal pointed out the significance of blogs in presenting research to society in an accessible manner.
Engineer Walid Mohamed Al-Mubarak, from the Ministry of Higher Education and Scientific Research, presented a paper titled “Fifth-Generation Universities: Reality and Ambition.” He described fifth-generation universities as a major evolutionary step, integrating AI and the knowledge economy to address societal challenges and drive national and global transformation. These universities are expected to enhance information accessibility, communication, innovation, and decision-making.
Al-Mubarak highlighted the role of fifth-generation universities in providing personalized learning experiences through AI and adaptive learning, using predictive analytics for academic and professional guidance, and aligning educational outcomes with digital labor market demands. He also outlined the impact of mixed reality technologies on education, enabling global access to learning without geographical constraints and supporting innovative solutions to societal challenges like health, energy, and climate.