The Artificial Intelligence Center at the University of Blida 2 trains professors in reference management and smart research tools
The University of Blida 2 hosted this morning a training workshop entitled ** »Reference Management and Scientific Documentation in the Age of Artificial Intelligence: From Zotero to Smart Research Tools »**, organised by the **AI House** of the Centre for Modern Information and Communication Technologies and Pedagogical Practices, for the benefit of researcher-professors.
The workshop was opened by Vice-Rector for Pedagogy, Professor Saïd Boukhaouch, who affirmed that the event forms part of the university’s vision to support researcher-professors in mastering modern digital tools and enhancing the quality and credibility of scientific output. He called on participants to make the most of the training and to pass on its benefits to their students and research teams.
Centre Director Dr. Mohamed Hamouda noted that the Centre places the training of faculty in research-oriented digital technologies among its priorities, adding that organising such workshops reflects its commitment to keeping pace with the rapid transformations in pedagogical and research practice.
AI House Director Professor Massaouda Amara affirmed that the House aims to be * »an open space for training, experimentation, and the dissemination of AI culture within the university, »* stressing that * »however capable a tool may be, it remains an assistant to the researcher — critical thinking and scientific judgement remain at the core of scholarly work. »* She announced that the House will continue to programme practical workshops in other areas for faculty and student researchers.
The workshop was facilitated by Professor Samira Kachayri and Dr. Nouioua, who delivered a comprehensive hands-on presentation on a range of smart research tools and their practical application. The session was marked by its applied character and concluded with a rich discussion and recommendations calling for the wider rollout of such training initiatives.
