Patna : The Department of History at Patna Women’s College (Autonomous), Patna University, organised a guest lecture on “AI and Museums: Poison and Antidote” on October 12, 2026, in collaboration with DHAROHAR–The Heritage Club and the Kitab Club.
The session focused on the relationship between artificial intelligence (AI) and museums in the modern era, bringing attention to the role of emerging technologies in the museum sector and their implications for heritage and cultural institutions.
Dr Paula Gonzaga De Sa, a Brazilian resource person with a degree in Theoretical Statistical Physics, delivered the lecture. She discussed the connection between museums and AI, presenting an engaging session on the subject.
Lecture Explores AI And Museums
The lecture examined the relationship between museums and artificial intelligence, a topic of growing relevance as cultural institutions engage with new technologies. The session encouraged students to consider the opportunities and challenges associated with AI in the museum context.
The lecture was followed by a question-and-answer session, during which students actively participated and interacted with the resource person.
Event Begins With Traditional Lamp Lighting
The programme began with the ceremonial lighting of the lamp, followed by a welcome address by Dr Sister Celine Crasta A.C., Vice Principal of Patna Women’s College and Head of the Department of History.
Dr Sister Celine Crasta welcomed the guest speaker by presenting her with a plant sapling.
At the conclusion of the session, Dr Priyanka, Assistant Professor in the Department of History, felicitated Dr Paula Gonzaga De Sa with a shawl and a memento.
Faculty Members And Students Participate
The event was organised under the supervision of Dr Sister Celine Crasta A.C. The arrangements were coordinated by Ms Swati Sinha, Assistant Professor in the Department of History, along with other faculty members of the department. Mariyum Fatima, a student of History PG Semester III, compered the programme.
The lecture formed part of the college’s academic activities, bringing students and faculty together for a discussion on the intersection of technology, museums and cultural heritage.
