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 miranda.prynne , 1 July, 2026

Stop investigating, start teaching

A student and their lecturer in conversation.
Trying to detect whether a student has misused AI in their work is a wasted effort, from which no one benefits, writes B. Jean Mandernach. She proposes a different approach focused on finding out what students truly understand
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4minutes
By kiera.obrien , 26 June, 2026

The case for the omnichannel AI assistant

A student uses her phone while studying
A virtual assistant can make learning seamless, ubiquitous and scalable while addressing common faculty concerns regarding AI integration. Here’s how
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5minutes
By Eliza.Compton , 26 June, 2026

How agentic AI brings interactivity to STEM learning

Students working on computer simulation
When applied thoughtfully, agentic AI has the potential to turn classrooms into environments where students actively explore complex systems rather than passively absorb information
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4minutes
Artificial intelligence in higher education