SciLib Forum 2026AI in Charge or Human in the Loop?
AI in Charge or Human in the Loop?
Maintaining Scientific Ownership in the Age of Generative AI
The SciLib Forum of the University Medical Library in Basel is a focused training and discussion event in English for academic researchers—particularly PhD candidates, postdoctoral researchers, early and advanced career scholars—interested in integrating generative AI into their scientific writing processes.
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
Participants may choose which events to attend and register accordingly.
Tuesday, 22 September 2026 | |
| 14:30–16:00 | Workshop 1 From Data to Insight: Visual Storytelling with and without AI Dr. Robin Segerer, Subject Specialist Psychology | University Library Basel Stephan Meyer, MA, MA, Head of English & Scientific Writing Expert | Language Center, University of Basel Kumiko Masai, PhD, English Lecturer | Language Center, University of Basel Dr. Riana Paola, Scientific Writing Expert & English Lecturer | University of Basel & Swiss Tropical and Public Health Institute |
Wednesday, 23 September 2026 | |
| 16:30–18:00 | Workshop 2 OR (choice required upon registration) Workshop 3 |
| 18:20–20:00 | Keynote Speech & Expert Panel Discussion |
Past events
22 & 23 September 2026
University Medical Library
Spiegelgasse 5
4051 Basel
For questions, please contact:
info-medb@clutterunibas.ch