The AI Frontier and the Distinctives of Global Jesuit Higher Education
The AI Frontier and the Distinctives of Global Jesuit Higher Education
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The Ateneo de Manila University invites submissions for the international symposium, to be held in the Philippines from 9 to 12 March 2026. This symposium provides the opportunity to present research findings through paper or poster presentations and other formats that explore the multifaceted issues confronting Global Jesuit Higher Education and AI.
The Problem and the Opportunity
The Problem and the Opportunity
The rapid evolution of Artificial Intelligence (AI) is transforming human and nonhuman relationships and configurations in fundamental ways. Higher education, as a cornerstone of knowledge creation, dissemination, and collective advancement, stands at a critical juncture. Universities across the globe face both unprecedented opportunities and complex challenges as they integrate AI into teaching, learning, research, and community engagement.
The advent of sophisticated AI tools, from generative models to intelligent tutoring systems, compels higher education to critically re-evaluate pedagogies, research methodologies, ethical frameworks, and administrative policies and practices. A strategic and thoughtful embrace of AI can potentially produce positive outcomes in higher education, personalizing learning experiences, accelerating scientific discovery and cultural production, increasing administrative efficiency, and fostering new models of international collaboration. The key challenge lies in harnessing AI's transformative power responsibly and equitably, consistent with the core values and commitments of Jesuit academic excellence and human flourishing.
Themes and Discussion Areas
Themes and Discussion Areas
We welcome submissions that explore, but are not limited to, the following sub-themes:
The core curriculum and AI
AI-powered learning tools and personalized education
Rethinking assessment in the age of generative AI
Developing AI literacy and critical thinking skills for students
AI in religious education and training
AI in service learning
Curriculum adaptation for AI-driven professions
AI assistance in development of teaching materials
Tools for classroom management and student monitoring
Analytics systems for strategic decision making
AI augmentation of university backroom processes
Establishment or use of AI-based services for university stakeholders
Envisioning desired outcomes for AI use and defining measures of success
Faculty development and training for AI integration
Administrative and technical support structures
Infrastructure and subscription planning and budgeting
AI as a tool for enhancing research and data analysis
AI for research project management
Ethical considerations in AI research and intellectual property
Fostering interdisciplinary AI research collaborations
Creative writing and humanities scholarship with AI assistance
AI-assisted preservation of cultural heritage
Digital and spatial studies on religious issues
Addressing bias, fairness, and transparency in AI algorithms
Ensuring equitable access to AI technologies and education globally
Data privacy and security in AI-driven educational systems
Developing institutional policies and best practices for AI use
The impact of AI on academic integrity and plagiarism
The role of higher education in AI development and governance
Leveraging AI for cross-border educational partnerships
Current GRAJU AI-related research and emerging directions
AI’s role in addressing global challenges through higher education
Emerging models of higher education in an AI-transformed world
The future of work and the role of universities in lifelong learning
Symposium Objectives
Symposium Objectives
Facilitate Dialogue
Create a vibrant platform for academics and administrators in Jesuit universities to discuss AI’s impact on global higher education
Share Current AI-Related Research and Academic Programs
Discuss each university’s current capacity to contribute to the AI body of knowledge and forming of future AI professionals
Share Best Practices
Showcase innovative approaches and successful case studies of AI integration in learning, teaching, research, and administration
Produce Publications
Disseminate the important findings shared in this symposium through journal articles in Scopus-indexed publications
Inspire Action
Motivate participants to engage with AI responsibly and equitably within their respective contexts
Establish a Collaborative Work Agenda
Define a shared agenda for collaborative programs and research on AI in teaching, learning, and administration that advance the Jesuit mission and amplify the GRAJU network’s impact
Prepare Grant Proposals
Develop joint grant proposals to domestic and international foundations
Participants and Funding
Participants and Funding
All interested scholars in Jesuit universities are welcome to attend the inaugural symposium of the Global Research Alliance of Jesuit Universities (GRAJU), regardless of membership in the alliance. Please contact your respective research offices to inquire about funding opportunities.
The registration fees of all presenters and participants will be waived, although you will be responsible for covering transportation, accommodation, visa, airport transfer, and other incidental expenses.
If your university has not yet joined GRAJU, please encourage your institution to apply.
Submission Guidelines
Submission Guidelines
Individual Abstracts
Maximum 250 words
Submit in Word (docx) format
Include: Title of Paper, Name Institutional Affiliation, Email Address, and a 150-word bionote
Panel Proposals
A brief description of the proposed panel (maximum 500 words)
Abstracts of individual papers in the panel
For each paper: Title of Paper, Name, Institutional Affiliation, Email Address, and a 150-word bionote
Whenever possible, panelists should represent more than one Jesuit university
Deadline for submission
1 December 2025
With the notification of acceptance expected on 15 December 2025
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