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Aug 26
Wednesday, 2026
Online event
How to Apply to the Professional Doctorate in Applied AI at OPIT
17:00 to 18:00
Online
📅 Date: Wednesday, August 26, 2026
⏰ Time: 17h00 CET
📍OPIT Webinar
🎤 Speakers: Catalina Dumitru and Greta Maiocchi

Are you considering a Professional Doctorate in Applied Artificial Intelligence at OPIT but want to better understand the admissions process, requirements, and next steps?

Join us for a practical session where Catalina and Greta will walk you through everything you need to know to apply to OPIT’s Professional Doctorate in Applied AI.

During the webinar, we will cover:

🎓 Who the program is designed for and what makes the Professional Doctorate different from a traditional PhD
📋 Admission requirements and the application process
🔎 Recognition of Prior Learning (RPL) and how your professional experience can be considered
📝 Key application documents, including the Statement of Purpose
👨‍🏫 Supervisor matching and the next steps after submitting your application
💬 Admission interviews and what to expect
⏱️ Timeline and key deadlines for the upcoming intake
❓ A live Q&A session where you can ask your questions directly to the team

Whether you are already preparing your application or are still exploring whether the Professional Doctorate is the right next step for you, this session will give you a clear overview of the journey from application to admission.

Sep 15
Tuesday, 2026
Online event
OPIT Admissions Q&A: Your Final Questions Answered
17:00 to 18:00
Online
📅 Date: Tuesday, September 15, 2026
⏰ Time: 17h00 CET
📍OPIT Webinar
🎤 Speakers: OPIT Team

Whether you'd like to know more about our Bachelor's and Master's programs, the admissions process, tuition fees, scholarships, payment options, the online learning experience, or student support, we're here to provide clear answers and practical guidance.

This is your opportunity to connect directly with the OPIT team, get personalized advice, and ensure you have all the information you need before taking the next step.

What you'll learn:

  • Final guidance on the admissions and enrollment process.
  • Answers to your questions about Bachelor's and Master's programs.
  • Information on tuition fees, scholarships, and flexible payment options.
  • Insights into the online learning experience and student support services.
  • Live Q&A with the OPIT Admissions team.
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Sage: The ethics of AI: how to ensure your firm is fair and transparent

Source: Sage By Chris Torney Artificial intelligence (AI) and machine learning have the potential to offer significant benefits and opportunities to businesses, from greater efficiency and productivity to transformational insights into customer behaviour and business performance. But it is vital that firms take into account a number of ethical considerations when incorporating this technology into […]

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Reuters: EFG Watch: DeepSeek poses deep questions about how AI will develop

Source: Reuters, Published on February 10th, 2025. By Mike Scott Summary DeepSeek challenges assumptions about AI market and raises new ESG and investment risks Efficiency gains significant – similar results being achieved with less computing power Disruption fuels doubts over Big Tech’s long-term AI leadership and market valuations China’s lean AI model also casts doubt […]

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EFMD Global: What students need to know in 2025

Source: EFMD Global, Published on January 30th, 2025. By Stephanie Mullins Technological advances, changes around equality and the importance of sustainable initiatives may characterise 2025 for some, but what do people studying in 2025 really need to know? We spoke to education experts from around the world to find out. From Germany’s Frankfurt School of […]

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SheerLuxe: An AI Update For Business Leaders, Executives & Entrepreneurs

Source: Sheerluxe, Published on January 29th, 2025. AI is advancing at pace and is now set to transform society, the jobs market and how we do business. On the back of the prime minister pledging to turn the UK into an ‘AI superpower’, we checked in with the experts to find out the latest from […]

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People & Change 360: How Corporate Purpose Redefines the Strategies of a Forward-Looking Organization

Source: People & Change 360, Published on January 20th, 2025. By Francesco Derchi, Chair in Digital Business of OPIT – Open Institute of Technology Companies face increasing pressure to deliver quick results, often at the expense of future vision. However, a clear and authentic purpose becomes a determining factor in integrating ethics, sustainability and clear […]

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The Yuan: AI is childlike in its capabilities, so why do so many people fear it?

Source: The Yuan, Published on October 25th, 2024. By Zorina Alliata Artificial intelligence is a classic example of a mismatch between perceptions and reality, as people tend to overlook its positive aspects and fear it far more than what is warranted by its actual capabilities, argues AI strategist and professor Zorina Alliata. ALEXANDRIA, VIRGINIA – […]

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Il Sole 24 Ore: For 66% of Linkedin people, AI should be taught in High School

Source: Il Sole 24 Ore, Published on October 28th, 2024. By Redazione Scuola The data emerges from a survey carried out on LinkedIn by OPIT – Open Institute of Technology on the occasion of the start of the new academic year of the institution led by Francesco Profumo Artificial Intelligence must become a subject of […]