ADIA Lab and DaSCI-UGR launch the 2nd International Summer School on “Explainable and Responsible AI”

24 March, 2025

May 19 to May 30, 2025

After a successful 2024 edition, ADIA Lab’s Summer School on Explainable AI returns to Granada from May 19–30, 2025! Top master’s and PhD students from Europe and the Middle East will dive into trustworthy AI with leading experts. This year, we’re focusing on fewer, more in-depth sessions for deeper discussions and hands-on learning.

Check below for details, and watch last year’s video for a glimpse into the experience-engaging lectures, hands-on sessions, and networking in a vibrant academic setting!

Learning objectives

The II summer school on Explainable and Responsible AI, you will gain a comprehensive understanding of how to create and evaluate transparent and trustworthy artificial intelligence systems. You will be able to explore key concepts such as explainability, enabling AI models to provide clear and interpretable insights into their decision-making processes. The course delves into trustworthy AI, emphasizing safety, alignment, and responsible deployment. Topics like large language models (LLMs) and their ethical implications highlight fairness and privacy concerns, including federated learning to protect sensitive data. Governance, accountability, and AI sustainability ensure that systems operate responsibly, while human-AI interaction and human oversight, particularly in critical fields like healthcare, reinforce the importance of maintaining control and ethical standards in real-world applications.

Sessions

Take a look at the 2025 preliminary course schedule, featuring high-caliber speakers from diverse backgrounds in AI and related fields. Please note that it is a preliminary schedule and that it still might be subject to change. The schedule includes a range of topics such as ethical AI, bias and fairness, cybersecurity, and governance and regulation of AI. Each session will be led by experts in their respective fields, providing participants with valuable insights and knowledge. We look forward to an engaging and enlightening program that will enrich participants’ understanding of trustworthy AI. The programme has been designed by ADIA Lab and DaSCI-UGR.

Visit the ADIA Lab website to find out about the programme and speakers.

Application Requirements & What’s Included

Interested students must hold a bachelor’s degree. Please submit a short motivation letter explaining your interest in the summer school and how it aligns with your academic and professional goals. Additionally, you are required to provide a letter of recommendation from a professor or professional in your field. Transcripts from your bachelor’s degree (or most recent degree) program should also be submitted to demonstrate academic qualifications. These documents will be used to assess your suitability for the program and your potential contribution to the learning environment.

Click to fill out the application form and attach your CV and a short motivation letter.

• Program Cost: €250
• Requirements: open to master’s students, PhD candidates and postdoctoral researchers with a strong background in AI, machine learning, or related fields.
• Application Deadline: Tuesday, April 15. We will review applications as they come in and inform accepted participants as soon as possible to allow time for travel arrangements.

What’s Included:

• Lectures, workshops, and collaborative projects.
• Course material, networking and social activities in Granada.
• Daily lunch and coffee breaks

What’s Not Included:

• Participants are responsible for travel, accommodation, and personal expenses.
• For accommodation, a student residence option is available through the University of Granada. You can book this option or arrange your own.

Registration

You will have the flexibility to choose from two accommodation options based on your preferences and needs.

• Single Accommodation incl. breakfast: You will have a private room with bathroom and air conditioning in our student residence “Student Experience” for the duration of the program.
• Without Accommodation: You are responsible for booking your own accommodation for the duration of the program.

Regardless of the option chosen, all students will have access to the same program activities and amenities.

Location:

The summer school will take place in the charming city of Granada, known for its rich history, stunning architecture, and vibrant culture. The school itself will be held on the campus of the University of Granada in the UGR AI bulding. You will have the opportunity to explore the city’s historic landmarks, such as the Alhambra palace and the Generalife gardens, providing a unique and inspiring backdrop for the summer school.

For the duration of the summer school, students have the option to book a room in a modern student residence, conveniently located just a few minutes’ walk from the UGR campus and 15 minutes from the city center by public transportation. The residence offers high-end facilities, including a gym, pool, rooftop terrace, and lounge. Each student will have a private studio with their own bathroom and a small kitchen. The cost is €53 per day, including breakfast. More details can be found here.

Alternatively, students are free to arrange their own accommodation, such as hotels or Airbnb, if they prefer.

You have the choice to either arrange your own accommodation or reserve a room at the “Student Experience“.

At Student Experience Granada, you’ll get a fully furnished private studio. Each student home has: 

• A floor space between 17m² and 21,3m².
• A private kitchen and bathroom.
• All necessary furniture items such as a box spring bed, desk and chair, closet, sofa, and more.
• A brand-new essentials package for your kitchen and bathroom.

Even your bed is made!  All you need to do is unpack your bags and you’re ready to start an exciting student life. Curious about everything that’s included in your student home? Take a look!

This Summer School is part of the Strategic Project ‘Ethical, Responsible and General Purpose Artificial Intelligence for Cybersecurity’ IAFER-Cib (C074/23), as a result of the collaboration agreement signed between the National Institute of Cybersecurity (INCIBE) and the University of Granada. This initiative is carried out within the framework of the Recovery, Transformation and Resilience Plan funds, financed by the European Union (Next Generation).

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