In Spring 2025, the University of Limerick (UL) organised a series of 'Let’s Talk GenAI' workshops aimed at enhancing staff awareness of Generative AI (GenAI), aligning with the EU AI Act's Article 4 on AI literacy. This paper outlines the collaborative process of designing learning resources for these workshops, focusing on two introductory sessions and highlighting key insights and lessons learned from a learning design perspective.

The series aimed to build staff confidence in using GenAI, regardless of their role or technical background. The workshop resources were designed to be engaging, inclusive and accessible, featuring presentations, interactive activities based on real-world scenarios, and takeaway materials. The workshops promoted a critical approach to using GenAI and included discussions on the opportunities and challenges that GenAI presents for the University and higher education.

We will also share some broader insights into the practicalities of creating GenAI literacy initiatives for a diverse staff body, acknowledging that UL doesn’t have all the answers in this rapidly evolving field. Attendees will learn about an approach to developing GenAI literacy that creates space for meaningful conversations around GenAI, while also supporting the broader literacy objectives of the EU AI Act.