This podcast episode, featuring guest Lukas Erle, considers the transformative impact of Generative AI (GenAI) in higher education. The discussion explores both the student and educator perspectives on the significant challenges and opportunities presented by GenAI. The episode examines how students currently perceive and use GenAI in their studies, and the needs and insecurities they face. Furthermore, it addresses the critical topic of bridging the gap between student and teacher experiences to inform future regulations. Finally, the episode concludes with a forward-looking discussion on co-creating effective and adaptable guidelines for GenAI, and the proactive steps institutions should take to ensure its responsible and beneficial integration. 

Lukas Erle is a research associate and lecturer at Ruhr West University of Applied Sciences (HRW) in Germany, working in the research group of Prof. Dr.Eimler and Prof. Dr. Straßmann. His expertise is the intersection of psychology and computer science dealing with human-robot interaction and AI in higher education. Lukas also leads courses on psychology in human-computer interaction and researches how students and educators can co-create sustainable, ethical uses of AI in higher education.