The community of Research Software Engineers established that training and guidelines are essential for responsible use of AI in research. This workshop builds on recent discussions and aims to share experiences in different contexts and disciplines. The workshop presents learning and networking opportunities for RSEs across different research domains. Everyone interested in the topic is welcome to register.
Agenda:
14:30--15:00: arrival and coffee.
15:00--16:00: discussion on training with a focus on AI. Short presentations with discussions:
— Training at WIAS: past and recent experiences. Presenters: Laura Prieto Saavedra and Dirk Peschka.
— How should RSEs contribute towards AI training?. Presenters: Laura Prieto Saavedra and Dirk Peschka.
16:00--17:00: sharing experiences on AI governance. Short presentations with discussions:
— WIAS guidelines and strategy. Presenter: Dirk Peschka and Laura Prieto Saavedra.
— How Research Software Engineering may collide with DFG's CoC and GenAI guidance. Presenter: Alexander Struck.
17:00--17:20: key takeaways, next steps and next meeting.
17:00--19:00: networking and food
Registration: https://terminplaner.dfn.de/public/bookings/1367a769-7309-4e15-9b1f-75ad7040a7a0
The event is supported by the Open Science Ambassador programme of the Berlin University Alliance.
Zeit & Ort
12.11.2026 | 15:00 - 19:00
Weierstrass Institute Berlin
Hausvogteiplatz 5-7
10117 Berlin, 4. floor, room 0411
Weitere Informationen
Please contact Dr. Alexander Struck for further information (alexander.struck [at] hu-berlin.de).

