GenAI and the Future of Higher Education: A Conference Overview

Abstract

This is a conference report summarizing a two-day international academic event titled GenAI in Higher Education: New Perspectives for Research and Teaching, held at the University of Warsaw in May 2025. The report addresses the central theme of generative artificial intelligence (GenAI) and its implications for higher education, focusing on teaching, research, academic integrity, and institutional policy. The text follows the structure of the conference, beginning with keynote speeches and debates that framed GenAI as both a promising and problematic innovation. It then outlines the content of parallel sessions, which explored ethical, pedagogical, institutional, and philosophical dimensions of GenAI. Particular attention is given to how students and researchers engage with GenAI tools, the challenges of authorship and originality, and the evolving role of educators. The report concludes by emphasizing the need for universities to move beyond superficial solutions and develop thoughtful strategies for responsible AI integration. It calls for future research into inclusive and ethical uses of GenAI in academic contexts.