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 kiera.obrien, 12 September, 2025

Do your students know the consequences of AI use on an internship programme?

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Students are using GenAI tools in their university work, but what about in the workplace? Are they unknowingly putting their employers at risk? Here’s how to prevent a potential data breach

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5minutes

By Eliza.Compton, 11 September, 2025

Why AI literacy must come before policy

When developing rules and guidelines around the uses of artificial intelligence, the first question to ask is whether the university policymakers and staff responsible for implementing them truly understand how learners can meet the expectations they set

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4minutes

By kiera.obrien, 10 September, 2025

Four ways to shape the future of analytical labs now

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Academic labs are key to research and innovation – but they need to keep evolving. Here’s how to make a lab smarter, greener and leaner

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4minutes

By Laura.Duckett, 9 September, 2025

How an AI video competition can enhance student engagement

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A competition tasking first-years with making explainer videos is boosting engagement, deepening understanding and giving students valuable hands-on AI experience. See how

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5minutes

By Eliza.Compton, 8 September, 2025

How should universities teach leadership now that teams include humans and autonomous AI agents?

Trust and leadership style are emerging as key aspects of teambuilding in the age of AI. Here are ways to integrate these considerations with technology in teaching

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3minutes

By kiera.obrien, 3 September, 2025

Anatomy of a term paper: using information literacy skills with AI

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How can librarians support students in developing information literacy skills and putting them to use in an AI-enabled world? Follow each step of researching and writing a term paper and find out how to encourage students to use their skills effectively along the way

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6minutes

By kiera.obrien, 2 September, 2025

GenAI’s personalised learning could be a game-changer for disabled and neurodivergent students

Using GenAI to provide a truly learner-centric approach to both online and in-person learning could make a real difference to disabled and neurodivergent students. Here’s how

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5minutes

By Laura.Duckett, 2 September, 2025

Miro and GenAI as drivers of online student engagement

A set of practical strategies for transforming passive online student participation into visible, measurable and purposeful engagement through the use of Miro, enhanced by GenAI

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3minutes

By Eliza.Compton, 27 August, 2025

Solving the soft skills crisis using artificial intelligence

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Employers seek transferable skills such as communication and cultural awareness, but how can universities translate these aspirations into meaningful, scalable learning experiences for students? AI personas offer possibilities

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4minutes

By kiera.obrien, 27 August, 2025

How to spot misinformation online

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Find out two ways of approaching the identification of online misinformation – from an external perspective and an internal one. Stephanie Tsang shows how

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4minutes

Artificial intelligence in higher education