Workshop “Academia in the Age of GenAI: Ethical and Effective Approaches for University Lecturers” – Opening New Perspectives for University Educators
29 Sep, 2025
The workshop was led by Associate Professor Dr. Amanda White OAM, an educator and dedicated lecturer in the field of accounting and auditing. She is also a scholar passionate about educational technology, with a strong focus on creating active learning experiences that prepare students for a diverse and flexible working environment. Dr. White is recognized as an international expert on academic integrity and the application of Generative Artificial Intelligence (GenAI) in higher education.
In her opening remarks, Dr. Tran Anh Hoa, Vice Rector of UEH College of Business, stated: "We are living in a transformative era where Generative AI (GenAI) is reshaping the way knowledge is created, shared, and applied. AI is considered a modern tool that is increasingly utilized in education, and its adoption is inevitable. For higher education, GenAI represents both a promising opportunity and a profound challenge for teaching and research alike. As lecturers, we face the important mission of guiding and orienting learners not only in using these technologies for the right purposes but also in understanding how to use GenAI responsibly, ethically, and with academic integrity. Today’s workshop aims to help lecturers and scholars gain a clearer understanding of the impact of GenAI in teaching, learning, and research; to equip them with practical skills to apply this technology effectively; and to create a platform for sharing experiences and best practices to uphold ethics in research within this new context."
Dr. Tran Anh Hoa and Associate Professor Dr. Amanda White exchange souvenirs
During her presentation, Assoc. Prof. Dr. Amanda White provided an overview of the rapid development of GenAI and introduced several popular tools that universities in Australia are using to support research and teaching. She emphasized that while the application of GenAI offers breakthrough opportunities, it also raises critical concerns regarding intellectual property, privacy, and the concept of “own work”—that is, determining what truly constitutes the intellectual output of students and researchers. Another noteworthy topic was the updated Bloom’s Taxonomy 2.0, released in 2024, which includes six levels of cognitive skills from Remember – Understand – Apply – Analyze – Evaluate – Create and its application in AI-related assessments. Dr. White suggested that lecturers should leverage GenAI as a supportive tool to help learners reach higher levels of thinking, rather than merely stopping at remembering or understanding.
Associate Professor, Dr. Amanda White presents in the workshop
She also raised important warnings about assessment security and academic integrity, introducing the AI Assessment Scale—a new reference framework designed to assist lecturers in creating appropriate tests and evaluation methods. This framework helps define acceptable levels of AI use and ensures that students genuinely meet expected learning outcomes. Proposed solutions included diversifying assessment formats, designing questions that require analysis and creativity, conducting follow-up interviews on student outputs, and applying flexible monitoring methods.
Working session on academic cooperation between UEH College of Business and University of Technology Sydney
The workshop not only provided in-depth and up-to-date knowledge but also fostered interactive exchanges between the speaker and participants. Many questions were raised and addressed regarding the application of GenAI in the Vietnamese context, from establishing AI usage policies in universities to providing digital skills training for lecturers. The event inspired and encouraged university faculty to adopt GenAI ethically, effectively, and sustainably in both teaching and research, thereby enhancing the quality of higher education in the technology-driven era.
Beyond the academic discussion, Dr. Tran Anh Hoa also shared UEH’s message of internationalization with Assoc. Prof. Dr. Amanda White, expressing hopes to open future opportunities for collaboration between UEH, Dr. White, the University of Technology Sydney (UTS), and other prestigious global partners through upcoming academic initiatives and specialized activities.
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