lumen spring summer 2023

AI and the University

September 28 2023

The University's response to recent innovations in generative artificial intelligence (AI) has been to ensure that staff and students learn to use AI productively, ethically, and responsibly.

Are robot dogs fetching?

September 28 2023

Is there a place for robot pets? We’ve fallen in love with them in the past… are they the future?

The rise of the machines - cinema and AI

September 28 2023

The Lumen cinema review: Has Hollywood been warning us for years about AI and the rise of the robots?

Misinformation. Lies. And artificial intelligence

September 28 2023

We can use AI, but only once we understand it.

I definitely won’t kill you (probably)

September 28 2023

Setting himself a target of writing 10,000 songs in 10,000 days, alum Andrew Gardner hoped to challenge himself and hone his already significant musical skills. Here he shares a song written with AI, sung by AI, about AI.

AI: The Lumen interview

September 28 2023

In this special interview, Simon Lucey, Director of the Australian Institute for Machine Learning (AIML), and a Professor in the ��˴�Ƭ’s School of Computer and Mathematical Sciences, clarifies concerns and explains the opportunities for Australia to shape the future by embracing AI.

Andy Thomas: Celebrating a local hero

September 28 2023

When Andy Thomas first graduated from the ��˴�Ƭ 50 years ago, travelling into space as an astronaut was an impossible dream.

Take a trip into space

September 28 2023

As part of the celebration of 50 years since Andy Thomas first graduated from our University, we are pleased to present our readers with this unique “space simulation”.

A passion for change

September 28 2023

Alexandra Bruhn, known to everyone as Alex, this year won the Commendation Award for South Australia’sYoung Citizen of the Year.

Children's University turns 10

September 28 2023

It can be difficult for some young people to envision a future at university, particularly if no one in their family has ever attended one. This is where Children’s University steps in, to educate young people about future possibilities. In 2023 the initiative is celebrating its 10-year anniversary.