A seminar titled “Generative AI and Summative Assessment: Mapping the Institutional Response and Students Practices and Perceptions” was held at Gazipur Agricultural University (GAU) on 30 September, focusing on how the rapid rise of artificial intelligence is reshaping learning, knowledge practices and student assessment. Organised by the university’s Outreach Centre, the seminar was held at 2 pm at the university’s Old Auditorium.
GAU Vice-Chancellor Prof. Dr GKM Mustafizur Rahman attended as chief guest, while Treasurer Prof Dr Md. Safiul Islam Afrad was present as special guest. Md Saifuddin Khalid, associate professor at the Department of Applied Mathematics and Computer Science, Statistics and Data Analysis at the Technical University of Denmark (DTU), delivered the keynote presentation.
Prof Dr Farhana Yeasmin, director of the Outreach Centre, chaired the program. Faculty members and students from different disciplines of GAU attended the seminar. Associate Director of the Centre for Outreach Prof Dr Md Mamunur Rahman moderated the event.
In his keynote, Khalid discussed the growing use of generative AI, its impact on students’ learning practices and the challenges and opportunities it presents for conventional assessment systems. He emphasised the need to view AI not merely as a technological development but as part of the changing landscape of education and knowledge. An open question-and-answer session followed, with teachers and students raising issues related to AI use, academic integrity, assessment of students’ skills and the future of evaluation.
Speaking as chief guest, Vice-Chancellor Prof Dr GKM Mustafizur Rahman said AI should not be viewed as a substitute for human intelligence, but as a powerful tool to extend human thinking. He stressed the need to embrace advanced technologies such as AI to keep pace with developed countries in an increasingly competitive world. “Instead of fearing AI or keeping it away from education, we must learn how to turn it into a supportive force for knowledge, research and creativity,” he said. The Vice-Chancellor said GAU would continue to embrace these changes responsibly and work towards building a future-oriented, skills-based and human-centred learning environment. The seminar concluded with the closing remarks of the chair.
