Ikhlaq Sidhu and Rafif Srour from IE University on Students, Innovation and Education in the Age of AI

In this episode of Datová kuchyně (Data Kitchen), Ota Novotný welcomed special international guests from Spain’s IE University. Joining him were Ikhlaq Sidhu – Dean and Professor at the School of Science & Technology – and Rafif Srour – Head of Programs at IE University and AI Education Leader. This episode is therefore exceptionally recorded in English.

Together, they explore the future of education, the role of universities in the age of AI, and how today’s students differ from those of twenty years ago. The discussion touches on whether it still makes sense to test knowledge that artificial intelligence can already handle better than humans, and why people should still attend universities in a world where information is available within just a few clicks.

The guests also share their perspective on innovation in teaching, experimentation, and the dead ends that naturally come with adaptation and change. And because this is Data Kitchen, the conversation also includes food-related questions — such as what kind of cuisine best represents their teaching style and whether they prefer cooking or simply enjoying the meal.