ENGAGE.EU Online Student Competition Fall 2024
Topic: The Role of AI in Shaping the Future of Society
Dates:
- Application Period – November 4th – 15th: During this time, students can register individually to participate in the competition. This is the period to express interest and subscribe to take part.
- Grouping Period – November 16th: After applications close, we’ll take two days to organize participants into groups. We’ll notify all teams of their group assignments as soon as possible.
- Submission Deadline – December 1st: Once grouped, teams will have until December 1st to work together and submit their final projects
Prizes: Winning students will receive:
- Mentorship: Personalised mentorship sessions with industry leaders, professors, or alumni, allowing winners to choose the mentorship focus that aligns with their academic or professional interests.
- Exposure: Winning project will be promoted on social media and presented at future ENGAGE.EU events, such as Student Conference soon to be organised by BoL.
- Certificates and Travel: Winners will be awarded certificates and may also receive travel vouchers to visit ENGAGE.EU partner universities.
Application deadline: 15 November 2024.
To apply, please fill out the Application Form at the bottom of the page.
About the ENGAGE.EU Online Student Competition
The ENGAGE.EU Student Competition is a unique online event designed to bring together students from all nine partner universities to explore the impact of Artificial Intelligence (AI) on society. The competition is organised by the ENGAGE.EU Board of Learners (BoL) and offers students the opportunity to engage with key societal challenges while showcasing their creativity and academic skills through multimedia submissions.
Topic : The Role of AI in Shaping the Future of Society
Artificial Intelligence (AI) is transforming every aspect of our lives—from the way we work and communicate to how we make decisions as a society. This competition invites students to explore the profound impact AI is having on society and its potential future role. For example, they could choose one among the following topics to further develop:
How can AI contribute to sustainability and addressing climate change?
Explore how AI can support global efforts to combat environmental challenges, such as optimising energy usage, reducing waste, and advancing clean technologies.
What are the potential risks of AI in terms of privacy and data security?
Consider how AI’s increasing use in data processing impacts personal privacy, and what measures could be implemented to mitigate these risks.
What role does AI play in healthcare innovation and accessibility?
Examine how AI is revolutionising healthcare, improving diagnostics, treatments, and overall access to medical services. What are the challenges in ensuring equitable access to these advancements?
What are the long-term implications of AI on human employment and job creation?
Discuss how AI might displace certain job categories, while also potentially creating new forms of employment. What are the skills that future workers will need to adapt?
Competition Format
Students will apply individually, and teams of 3-5 members will be randomly selected from the pool of applicants. Each team will submit a video or podcast of up to 15 minutes that addresses the competition theme. Submissions will be judged based on originality, relevance, depth, and clarity.
Please ensure that submissions are respectful and free from any offensive or inappropriate content, in keeping with the spirit of the competition.
Profile of Eligible Students
The competition is open to students at all academic levels, ranging from Bachelor’s to PhD, from any of the nine ENGAGE.EU partner universities.
Selection Criteria
Submissions will be evaluated by the jury based on the following:
- Originality and Creativity: How unique and innovative is the project?
- Relevance: Does the submission clearly engage with the competition topic?
- Depth of Analysis: Is the subject explored thoroughly, with insightful observations?
- Clarity and Communication: Is the presentation easy to understand and well-structured?
The jury will include representatives from the Board of Learners, ENGAGE.EU’s Societal Outreach Team, faculty members, and external industry experts.
Prizes
Winning students will receive:
- Mentorship: Personalised mentorship sessions with industry leaders, professors, or alumni, allowing winners to choose the mentorship focus that aligns with their academic or professional interests.
- Exposure: Winning project will be promoted on social media and presented at future ENGAGE.EU events, such as Student Conference soon to be organised by BoL.
- Certificates and Travel: Winners will be awarded certificates and may also receive travel vouchers to visit ENGAGE.EU partner universities.
Contact
If you have any questions, please contact the Board of Learners at boardoflearners@engageuniversity.eu