As artificial intelligence reshapes how knowledge is produced and shared, Cebu Technological University (CTU) held the seminar-workshop “Navigating Jenni AI: A Practical Guide to AI-Assisted Academic Research and Writing” on August 20, 2026, at the 6th Floor Function Hall of the CN Building, CTU Main Campus.
The activity was organized by the Office of the Vice President for Research and Development (OVPRD), in collaboration with C&E Logic, to strengthen research capabilities through digital innovation and the responsible use of emerging technologies.
Dr. Pet Roey L. Pascual, Vice President for Research and Development, presented the seminar-workshop’s purpose and objectives, while Dr. Hermes M. Alburo, University Director for Research and Development, introduced the resource speaker and participants.
Serving as the resource speaker was Alex Spezowka, Sales Technical Lead and Solutions Architect at Jenni AI Inc., who led participants through practical applications of Jenni AI in academic research and writing.
The attendees included research and development chairs from CTU campuses, research center directors, personnel from the Intellectual Property and Technology Business Management Office, members of the University Research Ethics Committee, as well as faculty researchers and research staff.
The program featured an introduction to responsible AI in academic research and writing, followed by practical sessions on getting started with Jenni AI, literature management and AI-assisted reading, academic writing, co-writing and content development, ethical use of AI, citation verification, avoiding AI hallucinations, and integrating Jenni AI into research writing.
The activity reflects CTU’s continuing efforts to integrate digital innovation into its research ecosystem while equipping its researchers and academic personnel with practical skills to use emerging AI tools responsibly in research and scholarly writing.
Photo credits: Calvin Caballes – CICT Staff