Category: Allgemein

  • Human-Centered Prompt Engineering

    Have you ever wondered why at times the output of a chatbot is completely unrelated to your initial request? This often comes down to how we tell the AI what we want. In generative AI, the instructions we give, called prompts, shape how the system understands our request and how it formulates a response. But…

  • Three papers accepted at ICIS 2025

    We are happy to share that three papers from HAIS-Lab members have been accepted for presentation at the ICIS 2025! Full paper:  Short papers:  We can’t wait to engage with the global IS community, exchange valuable insights, and collaborate with fellow researchers and enthusiasts. Come and connect with us at ICIS 2025 in Nashville, USA!

  • HAIS Lab hosts ACM SwissCHI annual summer meeting in Bern

    The HAIS Lab hosted the recent ACM SIGCHI Summer meeting at Bern University of Applied Sciences, attracting over 50 Human-Computer Interaction (HCI) researchers and User Experience professionals from across Switzerland. After a series of different workshop sessions at our lovely Marzili Campus, we conducted a walking tour through the historic UNESCO old town of Bern,…

  • Three full papers accepted at ECIS 2025

    We are excited to share that three of our submissions have been accepted at the ECIS 2025 Conference.  Our lab members showcase work at the intersection of language technologies, creativity support, and methodological research. From a systematic review of how large language models are integrated into search, to a retrieval system that supports more engaging…

  • An Internship to Explore Research

    Last week, we had the pleasure of hosting Jan for his high school internship at the HAIS Lab. During his time with us, Jan got hands-on experience with a wide range of topics – from HCI and AI research to coding, prototype development, UX, survey design, and even workshop methodologies. It was a great opportunity…

  • Five papers accepted at ACM CHI25 

    We are excited to share that five of our submissions have been accepted at the ACM CHI 2025 Conference on Human Factors in Computing Systems. Full paper:  Late Breaking Work:  Our research covers a range of topics, including reflective learning environments, sketch-driven generative design, conversational agents, personalized writing support, and efficient coaching agent reasoning. We…

  • ACM SwissCHI Winter Meeting 2025

    As part of the Swiss HCI research community, we were excited to take part in this year’s ACM SwissCHI Winter Meeting. This time, the event took place at USI Università della Svizzera italiana in Lugano, where researchers from across Switzerland gathered to share their latest work ahead of CHI 2025 —plus, there was some great…

  • New Publication: Enhancing Argumentation Skills through Dynamic Machine Learning-Based Feedback

    We’re excited to announce the publication of our latest research, which delves into the use of dynamic, machine learning (ML)-based systems to improve students’ argumentation skills—a critical factor in education and career success. Unlike traditional static models, our innovative system provides real-time, personalized feedback, adapting to the individual needs of learners. In a series of…

  • HAIS-Lab publishing four full papers at ACM CHI24 in Honolulu

    In May, HAIS lab was present at ACM CHI24 in Honolulu. We kicked off CHI24 with a dynamic start at the Third Workshop on Intelligent and Interactive Writing Assistants. The workshop featured stimulating discussions on the challenges and innovations in interactive writing tools based on Large Language Models, with valuable insights shared by panelists John…

  • Advancing AI in Education: Enhancing Peer Review Writing with Intelligent Support

    On Monday, April 8th, 2024, at 3:30 pm (CET), we hosted our open reading group on “AI for Education.” We had an exciting discussion centered around the new CHI24 paper “Intelligent Support Engages Writers Through Relevant Cognitive Processes” by Andreas Göldi. The article delves into the prevalent practice of student peer review writing in education,…