Developing Across Differences: Generative Artificial Intelligence & You
Increasingly omnipresent, AI evokes strong responses that range from fear and confusion to fascination and idealization.
How can we move past the hype and leverage AI effectively to further the work of fostering individual and organizational development across differences?
Learn about the potential of generative AI in your intercultural, DEI, and related work: Explore real-world strategic AI use cases for trainers and how to appropriately, ethically implement them.
Why Attend?
This course will help you to understand, practice and learn how to apply within your own training / teaching / consulting practice AI’s abilities to enhance efficiency and create engaging, personalized content while mitigating its risks and limitations, such as amplifying biases:
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First, understand the state of the art in terms of relevant generative AI tools and abilities.
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Then, explore use cases for AI ranging from the everyday (automating routine tasks) to the strategic (enhancing workshop design, inspiring audiences with new interactive formats, simulating realistic intercultural interactions to let learners to practice their skills in safe and controlled environments, etc.).
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Discuss different ethical considerations and limitations around AI and how to use it responsibly.
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Finally, develop and practice hands-on skills in creating, analyzing, and modifying AI content using a real-world assignment and / or your own project.
Practical information
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Dates & location
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10 July 2025 Academy Building (Broerstraat 5) or Harmonie Building (Oude Kijk in Het Jatstraat 26) |
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Level
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PhD/Postdoc/Practitioners May be appropriate for some MA students; contact the organisers for consultation about eligibility |
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Fee
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€ 615 |
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Academic coordinators
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Dr. Stephan Ruppert |
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Contact
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ic rug.nlor info iddifferences.org
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Requirements
Participant profile
This course is for you if you are a trainer/multiplier/educator/consultant who is
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Seeking to understand (more) ways in which AI can enhance your effectiveness and reach.
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Interested in exploring ethical considerations around AI as relates to intercultural, DEI, global learning and similar work: What are watch-outs and limitations? What are our responsibilities in using AI?
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Looking to try out different AI tools and test various potential strategies while receiving expert guidance and feedback from fellow colleagues.
You should already have at least a preliminary understanding of and experience with —either through your own work or participation in ‘training for trainers’ type programs— intercultural, DEI, global learning, and the greater Differences field.
Contact the organisers at ic rug.nl or info iddifferences.org if you have questions about the suitability of this course for your circumstances.
Level requirements
The DAD is for multipliers who help individuals, organizations and societies better recognize, appreciate and use differences as a way of better communicating, working and thriving together.
These are (in-house and external) trainers, educators, consultants, coaches, researchers, scholars, facilitators, HR staff, advanced-level (MA+) students, and professional development specialists with 5+ years of experience/study in the greater Differences field. Contact the organisers at ic rug.nl or info iddifferences.org for consultation about appropriateness and eligibility.
It is expected that the participants have a sufficient command of the English language to actively participate in the discussions and to present their own work in English.
Learning outcomes
In this course, you will learn how to help yourself and those you work with so that you/they can better:
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Appreciate the fundamentals of generative Artificial Intelligence as specifically relevant to intercultural / diversity / related training / learning facilitation.
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Consider a wide variety of AI use cases (illustrated by real-world examples) that can strengthen your work.
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Establish personal ethical guidelines for the use of AI in your work.
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Develop / strengthen AI skills using relevant tools and strategies.
Workload
6 hours of in-class learning and active participation using experiential methods.
Upon successful completion of the programme, the Summer School offers a Certificate of Attendance that mentions the workload of 6 hours (28 hours corresponds to 1 ECTS). Students can apply for recognition of these credits to the relevant authorities in their home institutions, therefore the final decision on awarding credits is at the discretion of their home institutions. We will be happy to provide any necessary information that might be requested in addition to the certificate of attendance.
Course schedule
Sunday, 6 July
15.00-18.00 Optional networking event
Thursday, 10 July
09.00-17:30
LEARNING APPROACH
This course presents insights and real-world use examples , engages in discussion about ethical considerations, and has hands-on sample activities of different generative AI tools and strategies. You are strongly encouraged to bring your own device (laptop, tablet, smart phone) in order to experiment with these tools / approaches, but may also be paired with a colleague if you wish to have more of an “observer” role.
Introduction to lecturer
Dr. Stephan Ruppert
An experienced corporate professional, Dr. Stephan Ruppert transitioned into the intercultural and crosscultural field in 2019 following a long career with multinational firm Beiersdorf that culminated in a role as R&D Director Asia-Pacific, based in Wuhan, China.
His deep interest in science and technology sparked his initial exploration into Artificial Intelligence (AI). Today, he works to support fellow intercultural trainers and related practitioners better understand the complexities, opportunities and potential pitfalls that AI can bring to their work and how to incorporate it strategically and ethically.
To help make the rapidly changing world of AI accessible and relevant, Stephan uses hands-on practical approaches that draw on his own experiences as a manager and interculturalist.
Application procedure
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Deadline for applicatio
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Regular registration closes on 3 May 2025. Late registration closes on 1 July 2025. |
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Date of selection
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Within 72 hours following registration, you will be contacted directly by the organisers about your application. |
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Application
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Participants submit payment and details about their interest at the link below (click the "Apply now!" button). They will be contacted directly by the organisers about their experience and the suitability of the course.
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Please note that as all courses are subject to meeting minimum enrolments, the DAD team will confirm on or before 19 May 2025 that your course is taking place. We strongly advise you not to book non-refundable travel until you have received this confirmation. In all cases, refunds for courses are not available except in the case of course cancellation by the DAD organisers. In the case that your preferred course is cancelled, you are welcomed to enroll in an alternative course or request a refund. You will be notified on or before 19 May 2025 if the DAD course is cancelled. This policy is different from that of other University of Groningen Summer School and Language Centre courses. Full details are available on the Developing Across Differences (DAD) Learning Lab & Community Week Terms and Conditions page.
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