GenAI-related training programmes and initiatives at UM
UM offers a range of opportunities to explore and enhance education with the help of GenAI. These include talks, training sessions, and networking meetups, available at the central level, faculty level, and online
At the central level
Planned in 2025
1. New workshop series: AI for Higher Education – Train the Trainer
Generative AI is changing the way we teach and assess. Do you already have some experience with AI tools and want to support your colleagues in using them responsibly and effectively? Join our two-session Train-the-Trainer programme (2 × 2 hours + short prep). You’ll deepen your own AI skills, learn how to design AI-aware assessments, and leave with ready-to-use training materials to share within your faculty. Sessions take place one week apart. Attendance at both is required.
2. Workshop: Responsible AI Use & Prompting
Do you already use AI tools but feel you could get more out of them? Join us on 17 September for an interactive workshop where you’ll learn:
- How to craft effective prompts for better results
- How to use AI responsibly, with attention to privacy, bias, and limitations
Perfect for anyone who wants to combine practical AI skills with ethical awareness in daily work.
Sign up: Responsible use of AI and prompting - Maastricht University Library
Not planned yet:
- Navigating the GenAI revolution: transforming teaching and assessment (Trainer: Phil Brüll – UM)
- AI as a learning partner or barrier: potential impact and interventions (Trainer: Donna Carroll – UM)
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At the faculty level
Refer to UMployee (Intranet login required) for more information on opportunities offered in other faculties of UM.
Online micro-modules 'Responsible use of Generative AI' and 'Prompt engineering'
The Maastricht University Library has developed two online micro-modules:
- micro-module on the responsible use of Generative AI for students. This module provides an introduction to the key aspects of using GenAI responsibly.
- micro-module on prompt engineering for students and staff. In line with the AI Prompt Library launched in October 2024, this module provides basic tips on what to consider while prompting. It is designed for beginners who require guidance on successfully interacting with modern AI tools and could also be used as a checklist for more advanced promoters. We recommend starting with the module on the Responsible use of Generative AI.
For more information, please get in touch with the University Library.