10 Nov 2026
CESAER calls for research-based and responsible approach to AI in higher education
In an input note published on 10 November 2026, CESAER, the association of universities of science and technolgy in Europe, calls for a research-based and responsible approach to AI in higher education, keeping learning and competence development at the centre and backed by sustained investment in educators, teaching capacity and AI infrastructure.
The input note ‘Skills and competences for the era of AI: Perspectives on higher education from universities of science and technology’ is published in anticipation of the Council conclusions on skills and competences to engage with artificial intelligence (AI) and aims to contribute to wider European policy developments on AI in education.
Drawing on case studies from CESAER Members and exchanges with university leaders and experts, the input note identifies six priorities for European and national action. It calls for developing AI literacy and discipline-specific competences, while safeguarding foundational knowledge, disciplinary expertise and independent judgement. It emphasises research-based experimentation and evidence of what actually improves learning. Realising Europe's ambitions in AI requires sustained investment in the universities that educate its future scientists, engineers and innovators, including in teaching capacity, staff time for curriculum and assessment development, support services and secure, equitable and responsibly governed AI infrastructure.
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