Leveraging Generative AI tools and effective prompting to assist in my studies
Workshop/ Training/ Webinar
Workshop for Students
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Date
21 Jan 2026
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Organiser
ITS
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Time
10:30 - 12:30
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Venue
Onsite TBC / Online
Enquiry
IT HelpCentre (Hotline) 2766 5900 / (WhatsApp/ WeChat) 6577 9669
Summary
Date: 21 Jan 2026 (Wed)
Time: 10:30 – 12:30
Venue: Onsite TBC / Online
Target Audience: All students
Medium of Instruction: English
Objective
This workshop introduces students to Generative AI as a practical tool for university studies. It showcases various AI tools that can assist with academic tasks, enhance study efficiency, and personalize learning. Participants will explore these tools, learn their applications, and understand how to use them responsibly to support your academic work.
What You Will Learn
- Understand how Generative AI can complement your current study methods and help you work more efficiently.
- Discover practical ways AI tools can help you organize information, summarize materials, and reinforce your understanding.
- Learn how to use AI-powered tools for tasks such as summarizing articles, generating study questions, and organizing notes.
- Explore how AI can assist with assignments and group projects, from brainstorming ideas to reviewing drafts and coordinating teamwork.
- See examples of AI applications in different fields—such as language support in the humanities, code assistance in engineering, and creative inspiration in design.
- Gain an understanding of university guidelines and best practices for using Generative AI responsibly and ethically in your studies.
Agenda
- Introduction: Practical Uses of GenAI in University Life
- Overview of common GenAI tools and platforms
- How GenAI can support your studies and help manage your time - Using GenAI to Support Lecture Comprehension
- Adapting lecture content to your learning style
- Using GenAI for instant feedback - Enhancing Revision and Study Sessions with GenAI
- Reviewing course materials and recorded lectures
- Creating AI-generated quizzes and practice tests - Applying GenAI to Assignments and Group Projects
- Brainstorming, planning, and organizing assignments
- Improving writing, checking for errors, and receiving early feedback
- Coordinating group work and integrating contributions - Practical Applications Across Disciplines
- Language learning and translation support
- Coding and editing assistance
- Creative inspiration for design and research support - Responsible Use and University Guidelines
- Best practices for using GenAI tools
- Maintaining academic integrity
- Accessing resources and ongoing support