Artificial intelligence in higher education

What role should artificial intelligence play in higher education? From ChatGPT to DeepSeek, generative AI (GenAI) tools of all kinds are forcing a rethink of university teaching, assessment, research and administrative work. Find out how to build AI literacy across an institution, use GenAI to support learning, harness AI tools as teaching and research assistants and manage the risks posed by GenAI and other AI technologies.

By Laura.Duckett , 15 May, 2026

Safeguards against GenAI hallucination in literature reviews

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Generative AI can speed up literature reviews, but it can also produce convincing false references. Learn practical strategies to help researchers use AI tools while keeping their work anchored in real, verifiable research
By Eliza.Compton , 14 May, 2026

Assessing students when artificial intelligence is ubiquitous

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If we continue to prioritise memorisation in an age of wall-to-wall information, we send the wrong message to our students and employers. Michelle Seref offers advice on assessment that builds critical thinking skills
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By Laura.Duckett , 12 May, 2026

Why AI literacy belongs in the first-year experience

A group of first-year students
Embedding AI literacy early ensures every student gains essential understanding of systems, ethics and responsible use, closing gaps left by optional or uneven provision. Learn how
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4minutes
By Eliza.Compton , 7 May, 2026

‘Small changes in assessment design can make thinking visible’

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Many concerns about the impact of artificial intelligence on academic integrity and authorship have focused on controlling the tool rather than reconsidering the task, writes Nicole Brownlie. Here, she offers a shift to assess process, not just answers
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4minutes
Artificial intelligence in higher education