Blended Intensive Programme “Administration and AI” Concludes Successfully
The Blended Intensive Programme (BIP) titled "Administration and AI" was successfully concluded on October 31, 2025. Coordinated by Professor Matilde Lavouras from the Faculty of Law at the University of Coimbra, the programme aimed to provide students from partner institutions with a multidisciplinary understanding of the challenges posed by Artificial Intelligence (AI) in Public Administration.
Participants included students from four prestigious institutions: the University of Coimbra, Hochschule für Wirtschaft und Recht Berlin, Baruch College, and Universiteit Gent (Faculty of Economics and Business Administration). The programme facilitated valuable cross-institutional collaboration, enriching the academic experience and offering innovative insights into AI's role in public governance.
The BIP extended beyond in-person interactions, incorporating a significant asynchronous learning component, which will conclude on November 11 with the final virtual session.
Recognized for its high academic standards, the programme fostered a collaborative and enriching environment, encouraging the exchange of ideas among students. Notably, the involvement of Baruch College, a leading U.S. institution, added a unique global perspective to the discussions.
This BIP has solidified its role as an important international initiative, contributing significantly to the development of skills in AI applications within public administration and showcasing the power of transnational academic partnerships to address global challenges.
