CONFERENCE
Project title in Latvian: MI Horizonti: orientieri sociālo zinātņu un finanšu izglītības nākotnē (MIH)
Project title in English: AI Horizons: Navigating the Future of Social Sciences and Finance Education
Project No.: LU-BA-PA-2024/1-0034
Project leader: assoc. prof. Visvaldis Valtenbergs
Implementation period: 01.09.2024. – 28.02.2026.
Funding: 200,000 EUR
Project team: assoc. prof. Visvaldis Valtenbers (UL FESS), prof. Jānis Ikstens (UL FESS), prof. Linda Daniela (UL FESP), assoc. prof. Normunds Grūzītis (UL Institute of Mathematics and Computer Science), assoc. prof. Aivars Spilbergs (BA School of Business and Finance of the University of Latvia), Ieva Matjola (UL FESP), Raivis Vilūns (UL FESS), Velta Skolmeistere (UL FESS)
In this project, the main focus is on the potential and impact of generative AI in the field of social sciences and finance higher education at the University of Latvia and the BA School of Business and Finance. The primary aim of the project is to expand traditional teaching methods and enrich the learning experience by integrating advanced AI technologies. The study involves a comprehensive review of the latest literature, an assessment of effective case studies, and pedagogical strategies that employ generative AI. It also evaluates the current experience of faculty and students at the mentioned higher education institutions in using AI. By examining how these technologies are integrated into everyday education, the project identifies usage gaps and highlights opportunities for significant improvements. The overall objective of the project is to contextualize generative AI applications at both the individual and institutional levels, paving the way for the development and implementation of informed AI teaching tools and methodologies.
The project is one of the activities supported under the Recovery and Resilience Facility project ‘Internal and External Consolidation of the University of Latvia’ (No. 5.2.1.1.i.0/2/24/I/CFLA/007).
1. To assess the current experience of faculty and students at the University of Latvia and the BA School of Business and Finance in using AI.
2. To identify effective cases and pedagogical strategies that employ AI.
3. To expand traditional teaching methods and enrich the learning experience through AI.
1. WP1: Literature review on AI in social sciences and finance education.
2. WP2: Pilot study on experiences with AI – students, faculty, and program directors.
3. WP3: Ethical issues and future directions for AI integration, including recommendations for the University of Latvia and the BA School of Business and Finance.
1. One academic publication (WoS/Scopus).
2. One master’s thesis.
3. Informal AI practitioner groups for students and faculty.
4. A conference section “Teaching with AI” at the University of Latvia Scientific Conference.
5. One project proposal.
6. Integration of AI-related content into courses.
7. Recommendations for updating the University of Latvia AI guidelines.