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, 1 November, 2023

Can we detect AI-written content?

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A look at common features of large language model-created writing and its implications for how we might assess students’ knowledge and skills in the future

Reading time

4minutes

By dene.mullen, 27 October, 2023

How to strengthen your metacognitive skills to collaborate effectively with AI

To follow their previous piece on why metacognition is crucial for collaborating with Generative AI, Sidra and Claire Mason reveal how to boost those specific metacognitive skills

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4minutes

By Miranda Prynne, 24 October, 2023

ChatGPT and generative AI: 25 applications to support research

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In the fifth and final part of their series looking at 100 ways to use ChatGPT in higher education, Seb Dianati and Suman Laudari share 25 prompts for the AI tool to support research

Reading time

8minutes

By Miranda Prynne, 23 October, 2023

Artificial intelligence and academic integrity: striking a balance

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A look at how universities can encourage the ethical and transparent use of artificial intelligence tools to support learning while guarding against misconduct

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3minutes

By Miranda Prynne, 17 October, 2023

ChatGPT and generative AI: 25 applications to support student engagement

In the fourth part of their series looking at 100 ways to use ChatGPT in higher education, Seb Dianati and Suman Laudari share 25 prompts for the AI tool to boost student engagement

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6minutes

By dene.mullen, 10 October, 2023

Mastering generative AI: crafting reusable prompts for effective learning design

Richard McInnes and Ajay Kulkarni discuss how to get consistent quality and replicable results when using generative AI to support course design and development

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4minutes

By Miranda Prynne, 9 October, 2023

ChatGPT and generative AI: 25 applications to support administrative tasks

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In the third part of their series looking at 100 ways to use ChatGPT in higher education, Seb Dianati and Suman Laudari share 25 prompts for the AI tool to assist with administrative duties

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5minutes

By dene.mullen, 3 October, 2023

Enhancing manuscript clarity and ethical credibility with ChatGPT

Ikenna Uwanuakwa shares experience and tips for using ChatGPT to improve academic writing without falling foul of ethical considerations

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4minutes

By Miranda Prynne, 26 September, 2023

Harness human and artificial intelligence to improve classroom debates

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A guide to using artificial intelligence to support nuanced class debates that train students’ critical thinking and communication skills

Reading time

3minutes

By Miranda Prynne, 22 September, 2023

Should we trust students in the age of generative AI?

A look at how institutions can shape their policies relating to generative AI such as ChatGPT to build trust among students and guide them in its responsible use

Reading time

4minutes

Artificial intelligence in higher education