Amity Academic Staff College, Centre of Excellence for Innovation in Education and Amity Law School, Amity University Haryana, under the AIU-AADC Initiative of the Association of Indian Universities (AIU), in collaboration with the Centre for Civil Society (CCS), are organising a 5-Day Interdisciplinary Capacity Development Programme on “Responsible AI and Ethics: Balancing Innovation, Rights and Justice” from 16 to 20 November 2026 in online mode. The last date for registration is 14 November 2026, 12:00 PM IST.
About Amity University Haryana
Established in 2010 under Haryana Act No. 10 of 2010, Amity University Haryana (AUH) is a UGC-recognised, NAAC Grade ‘A’ accredited multidisciplinary university. Spread across a 110-acre campus amidst the Aravali Hills of Gurugram, the University offers undergraduate, postgraduate and doctoral programmes across various disciplines, including Law, Management, Engineering, Computer Science, Liberal Arts and Social Sciences.
Amity Academic Staff College (AASC) promotes faculty development, professional learning and academic capacity building through training programmes, workshops and interdisciplinary initiatives. The Centre of Excellence for Innovation in Education (CEIE) focuses on innovation, digital literacy, faculty development and responsible educational practices.
Amity Law School contributes an interdisciplinary perspective on technology, rights, ethics, privacy, intellectual property and governance.
About the Centre for Civil Society (CCS)
The Centre for Civil Society (CCS) is an independent public policy think tank engaged in policy research, institutional reform and public policy dialogue. It brings a civil-society and public-policy perspective to questions concerning AI governance, rights, accountability and inclusion.
About the Programme
Artificial Intelligence is transforming education, research, governance, business, healthcare and public services. While Generative AI and automated decision-making systems offer new opportunities for innovation and knowledge creation, their increasing adoption raises concerns relating to privacy, fairness, transparency, accountability and human rights.
The 5-Day Interdisciplinary Capacity Development Programme on “Responsible AI and Ethics: Balancing Innovation, Rights and Justice” aims to examine how AI can be developed and used responsibly while keeping human values at the centre of technological progress.
The programme brings together perspectives from law, technology, education, public policy, governance, management, social sciences and humanities to develop an interdisciplinary understanding of responsible AI and its implications for higher education and society.
Key Areas Covered
- Responsible use of Generative AI in teaching and learning.
- AI-assisted research and academic writing.
- Academic integrity and responsible use of AI tools.
- Privacy and protection of personal data.
- Algorithmic bias, fairness and inclusion.
- Transparency and accountability.
- Intellectual property and AI-generated content.
- Human rights and digital inclusion.
- AI governance and institutional preparedness.
- Faculty and student AI competencies.
- Responsible AI policies and institutional practices.
Programme Objectives
The programme aims to:
- Develop an understanding of responsible and ethical AI.
- Explore emerging AI policies, governance frameworks and regulations.
- Examine privacy, fairness, bias and accountability in AI.
- Understand opportunities and challenges associated with Generative AI.
- Explore AI applications in teaching, research and higher education.
- Facilitate interdisciplinary dialogue on responsible AI.
- Develop practical approaches for responsible AI adoption in higher education.
Who Can Participate?
The programme is open to participants from various academic and professional backgrounds, including:
- Faculty Members.
- Research Scholars.
- Academic Administrators.
- Deans, Directors and Heads of Departments.
- Institutional Leaders.
- Professionals working in AI, education, governance, technology and public policy.
- Participants from Law, Management, Engineering, Computer Science, Social Sciences, Humanities and other disciplines.
Five-Day Programme Structure
- Day 1: Foundations of Responsible AI, Ethics & Human Values.
- Day 2: AI Governance, Policies & Regulatory Frameworks.
- Day 3: Privacy, Human Rights, Bias & Digital Justice.
- Day 4: Generative AI, Intellectual Property & Responsible Innovation.
- Day 5: AI Accountability, Higher Education & the Future of Responsible AI.
Programme Methodology
The programme will follow an interactive and interdisciplinary approach involving:
- Expert lectures and interactive sessions.
- Case studies and group activities.
- Scenario-based learning.
- Reflection and discussion sessions.
- Practical exercises for teaching and research.
Chief Guest and Resource Persons
Dr. Pankaj Mittal, Secretary General, Association of Indian Universities (AIU), is listed as the Chief Guest.
The programme brochure also features the following speakers and resource persons:
- Ms. Sobhana Jaya-Madhavan – Founder & CEO, Much Magic Global Consultancy; Head – Global Partnerships, ACET.
- Mr. Nitesh Anand – Senior Fellow, Policy Research & Outreach, Centre for Civil Society, New Delhi.
- Prof. Dr. Paras Chawla – Director, Amity School of Engineering & Technology, AUH.
- Dr. Deesha Khaire – Professor of Law, Maharashtra National Law University, Nagpur.
- Dr. Priyanka Nair – Independent Consultant, Data & AI; Corporate Trainer & Coach.
- Dr. Mayuri Gupta – Senior Resident Fellow, Vidhi Centre for Legal Policy.
- Dr. Jayanta Ghosh – The Centre for Regulatory Studies, Governance & Public Policy, WBNUJS, Kolkata.
- Ms. Snigdha Gupta – Data Protection & AI Law Consultant.
- Dr. Amit Dhall – Associate Professor, Amity Law School, Amity University Uttar Pradesh, Noida.
- Dr. Kshitij Kumar Singh – Associate Professor, Faculty of Law, University of Delhi.
- Dr. Parveen Kumar – Educational Projects Lead, VoiceLabs Uzbekistan, American University of Technology, Tashkent, Uzbekistan.
Programme Guidelines
- The programme will be conducted completely online.
- Participants should have a laptop or desktop computer with a stable internet connection and a suitable device for attending online sessions.
- Participants are expected to actively engage in sessions and complete assigned activities, reflections, case studies and feedback forms, wherever applicable.
- Participants must maintain professional standards and active engagement throughout the programme.
- Attendance is mandatory for all sessions, and a minimum of 90% attendance is required to be eligible for the completion certificate.
- Participants who do not fulfil the attendance and programme participation requirements may not be eligible for certification.
Certificate
Participants who fulfil the prescribed attendance and participation requirements will receive a joint completion certificate from AIU-AADC, Amity University Gurugram and the Centre for Civil Society (CCS).
The brochure states that the certificate will be recognised by accreditation bodies in India.
Registration Fee
- Indian Participants: ₹800 + applicable GST.
- International Participants: USD 20.
How to Register?
Interested participants can register online through the official registration link provided below.
Registration Link: Click Here to Register
Registered participants will receive confirmation and programme-related details through email.
Key Details
- Last Date for Registration: 14 November 2026, 12:00 PM IST.
- Programme Dates: 16 to 20 November 2026.
- Duration: Five Days.
- Mode: Online.
Downloads
Brochure: [Click here to view]
Contact
Prof. (Dr.) Sanjna Vij
Professor, School of Liberal Arts
Director, Amity Academic Staff College
Amity University Haryana
Mobile: +91 98108 95611
Email: [email protected]
Dr. Neha Mishra
Assistant Professor, Amity Law School
Amity University Haryana
Mobile: +91 98712 26906
Email: [email protected]