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, 24 March, 2025

Eight ways to use AI in active learning – and four challenges it brings

Use AI in active learning by deploying these eight strategies to integrate tools in your teaching. Plus, how to address four challenges when doing so

By Laura.Duckett, 24 March, 2025

Ensure AI serves institutions, not the other way around

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We’d all prefer that AI tools helped us to do research and grade papers rather than take over campuses. Here’s how to develop AI tools for your institution responsibly

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4minutes

By Eliza.Compton, 21 March, 2025

How to make the most of AI in careers advice – and avoid the grifts

Careers services are perfectly placed to use artificial intelligence to help students transition into the workplace, both by developing expertise themselves and by training students to use AI tools in their recruitment journeys

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4minutes

By kiera.obrien, 20 March, 2025

Rethink authentic assessment for the generative AI era

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How can we integrate AI into authentic assessment? Consider inspiring a collaborative spirit, aligning technology with pedagogy and modelling a new mindset for your students

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5minutes

By Laura.Duckett, 20 March, 2025

How will AI reshape academic employment?

The rise of AI in higher education highlights the need for academics to upskill and adapt to new roles and ways of working. Read about how to future-proof your career

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4minutes

By kiera.obrien, 19 March, 2025

Let’s look at AI as a reasoning partner, not a shortcut

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The latest reasoning AI models, such as DeepSeek, offer an opportunity for universities to strengthen critical thinking in the next generation of workers

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5minutes

By Eliza.Compton, 14 March, 2025

‘We shouldn’t sleepwalk into a “tech knows best” approach to university teaching’

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As GenAI is used by almost nine in 10 students, these practical strategies help educators to rethink assessment and integrate AI as a collaborative tool in academic work

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4minutes

By kiera.obrien, 13 March, 2025

Six ways to integrate AI for business school accreditation

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Streamline the process of accreditation, create multi-modal communications and effectively manage data by harnessing the power of generative AI

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4minutes

By Laura.Duckett, 13 March, 2025

Using AI to foster self-directed learning

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You can promote self-directed learning by breaking down tasks and integrating an AI chatbot into your course management system. Here’s how

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4minutes

By Laura.Duckett, 12 March, 2025

Canva and ChatGPT for feedback and academic support

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Don’t bore your students with lengthy, written feedback. Here are ways to make it more visually appealing and how to use custom GPTs to offer extra academic support

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4minutes

Artificial intelligence in higher education