Call for Papers: AI in the HE Creative Curriculum

Liverpool Institute for Performing Arts (LIPA) are excited to announce our upcoming conference on the 8th January 2026, AI in the HE Creative Curriculum.  

By bringing together intersectional fields of HE education, we hope to bring new perspectives to questions of power, effect and the infrastructures of the HE creative curriculum. 

Overview

Artificial Intelligence is rapidly transforming creative education. From generative tools in music and performance to curriculum design and assessment, AI offers both opportunities and challenges. This one-day conference invites a broad range of speakers, from educators, researchers, practitioners, and technologists, to explore how AI is reshaping the higher education creative curriculum across disciplines. 

Themes

• AI-enhanced teaching and learning in creative disciplines 

• Ethical and pedagogical implications of AI in education 

• AI tools in music, theatre, dance, and visual arts 

• Curriculum innovation and design with AI 

• Student engagement and creativity in AI-mediated environments 

• Case studies and practical applications of AI in creative education 

• AI and accessibility in the arts classroom 

Proposal Types

• Traditional Conference Papers – 20-minute presentations followed by Q&A 

• Practical Workshops – 60-minute hands-on sessions 

• Demonstrations – 30-minute showcases of tools, techniques, or projects 

• Panel Discussions – 45-minute themed conversations with multiple contributors 

Proposal Deadline

Friday, 15th November 2025 

Submission Details

Please include: 

Title of your session 
Abstract (max 300 words) 
Session type 
Name(s), affiliation(s), and contact details 
Technical requirements (if applicable) 

Submit Your Proposal 

By email to: e.petersen@lipa.ac.uk