Join the programme: Turning SSH Research into Digital Products using AI

Researchers in the humanities and social sciences produce valuable knowledge. Sharing that knowledge in ways that are accessible and engaging for broader audiences, however, can be challenging. 

This programme – consisting of a course and a practical workshop – helps bridge that gap. Participants gain the skills to use AI tools to develop digital products from their own research and translate complex knowledge into accessible formats that reach and benefit specific target audiences  – no prior experience with AI or coding is needed.

About the programme

The programme is sectioned into two – a foundational course and a practical workshop.

1. The course: This session introduces AI-powered product development. Participants gain a basic understanding of AI fundamentals and learn how to craft effective prompts. They are introduced to AI tools such as Microsoft Copilot, ChatGPT, Claude and Gemini, and learn how these can be used to develop digital products such as web apps, chatbots, podcasts, presentations, videos, and infographics. The session concludes with a structured framework that participants can follow independently when developing future products.
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2. The practical workshop: This session focuses on applying the AI tools and framework to participants’ own research. Through guided brainstorming and group discussions, participants identify areas of their research suitable for digital products, define target audiences, and explore alternative formats. They then select their strongest idea and build a first working prototype using AI tools, followed by peer feedback and iteration. By the end of the workshop, each participant will have a tangible digital prototype based on their own research.

Outcomes 

After completing the programme, participants will be able to:

• Use AI tools (e.g. Microsoft Copilot, ChatGPT, Claude and Gemini) at a basic level
• Design effective prompts and use AI tools to develop digital prototypes (e.g. video, presentations, web apps, chatbots, podcasts)
• Identify and assess which elements of their research are suitable for development as digital products
• Translate complex knowledge into accessible digital formats for defined target audiences.

Participants will leave the programme with:

• A tangible digital prototype based on their own research
• A list of digital product ideas
• A reusable framework for AI-powered product development

Teachers

Martin V. Bennetzen, CEO, zitilite

Martin is founder and CEO of the AI company zitilite. With zitilite he has worked with 40+ companies and research organizations on implementing AI. Martin will provide practical AI training and facilitate a workshop and support the participants in developing their own digital products.

Nicoline Løvenskjold Guldsing, SSH business developer, SDU RIO

Nicoline is a business developer from SDU RIO with years of experience in helping researchers in humanities and social sciences explore opportunities for innovation, build collaborations beyond the university and turn ideas into implementable solutions.

Target Group

Researchers of all career levels (e.g. PhD, postdoc, assistant professors, research leaders) at the Faculty of Humanities or Social Sciences at SDU.