Five Horizon CDT students and two alumni have contributed to a new collection of white papers exploring the role of universities in advancing artificial intelligence (AI) for the common good.
Published on 4 November 2026, The Role of Universities in Advancing AI for Good brings together nine white papers developed through the 7th ASEF Higher Education Innovation Laboratory (ASEFInnoLab7). The collection is the result of eight months of collaboration involving 62 participants from 28 countries across Asia and Europe.
The white papers offer research-informed insights and practical recommendations on how universities can help shape the responsible, inclusive and socially beneficial development of AI.
Horizon CDT alumnus Dr Yang Bong (2021 cohort) and Dr Neelima Sailaja (2015 cohort) were among the white paper co-leads, helping to guide their team’s work throughout the development process. ASEF has recognised the important contribution of its white paper leads in shaping the direction and quality of the publications and supporting the collaborative work behind them.
The project also included the ASEFInnoLab7 Conference, hosted at the University of Nottingham in August 2026, where participants came together to exchange ideas, share their work and develop recommendations.
The publication highlights the continued involvement of Horizon CDT students and alumni in international collaborations exploring the future of AI and its impact on society.
The following Horizon CDT students and alumni contributed to six of the nine published white papers:
Read the ASEFInnoLab7 White Paper Collection.
