Generative AI is changing how researchers write, review, evaluate, and communicate science. As AI tools become more capable of synthesizing literature, drafting manuscripts, and shaping research outputs, a fundamental question arises: Who is actually in charge? Are researchers still the primary authors using AI as an assistant, or are humans increasingly reduced to editing AI-generated science?
This year's SciLib Forum explores this shifting balance. Participants will examine how to maintain intellectual ownership, critical judgement, transparency, and responsibility, ensuring that AI strengthens rather than replaces human scientific reasoning.
Programme | Day 2
Wednesday, 23 September 2026 |
| 16:30–18:00 | Workshop 2
Why conduct a literature review if AI can do it for you? Exploring different aspects of automated review writing
Dr. Nuria Plattner, Subject Specialist Natural Sciences | University Library Basel
Prof. Dr. Christian Appenzeller-Herzog, Medical Information Specialist | University Medical Library
Dr. Thomas Fürst, Medical Information Specialist | University Medical Library OR (choice required upon registration) Workshop 3
Trust, Verify, or Reject? Calibrating AI Use in Research Workflows
Dr. Robin Segerer, Subject Specialist Psychology | University Library Basel |
| 18:20–20:00 | Keynote Speech
AI as a Thinking Partner: The Extended Mind in Scientific Practice
Dr. Ven Popov, Senior Scientist & Head of Computational Modeling of Behavior | University of Zurich & Expert Panel Discussion
AI in Charge or Human in the Loop? Expert exchange on authorship, academic integrity and responsibility for the future of knowledge creation
Prof. Dr. Maria Katapodi, Research Group Leader | Department of Clinical Research, University of Basel
Prof. Dr. Javier Bargas-Avila, UX Research Expert & Cognitive Psychologist | University of Basel & FHNW | Former UX Research Director, Google
Dr. Ven Popov, Senior Scientist & Head of Computational Modeling of Behavior | University of Zurich
Dr. Andreas Trabesinger, Science Communication & Scientific Writing Expert | University of Basel | Former Senior Editor, Nature Physics
Moderation: Dr. Yannick Städler, Subject Specialist Environmental Science and Medicine | University Library Basel |
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