Artificial intelligence

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 Eliza.Compton, 6 September, 2024

Is it worth paying for GenAI?

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How useful is artificial intelligence for syllabus design? A law lecturer compared the free and subscription versions of three generative AI platforms, with surprising results

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4minutes

By kiera.obrien, 29 August, 2024

Training interpreters in the age of AI

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Instead of fighting against the dawn of artificial intelligence, educators should be teaching future interpreters the skills to use it effectively. Here’s how

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4minutes

By Laura.Duckett, 27 August, 2024

Three ways to promote critical engagement with GenAI

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However much we fear its impact or despise its outputs, when teaching humanities, the best response is to encourage students to engage with it critically

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5minutes

By Eliza.Compton, 27 August, 2024

How comfortable are your students with AI and VR?

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To train tomorrow’s workforce, higher education institutions must assess students’ technological familiarity, their readiness to engage with advanced tools and their purposes for using them. Here are two ways to gather data

By Eliza.Compton, 23 August, 2024

Three ways to optimise your business school’s AI-related offering

As workforces change, chunks of business schools’ curricula risk becoming outdated and irrelevant. Here are three ways institutions can adapt their teaching to bridge the AI-driven skills gap

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3minutes

By kiera.obrien, 19 August, 2024

Deepfakes are coming for higher education. What can we do to prepare?

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Deepfakes are easier than ever to make, leaving students and academics vulnerable to cyberbullying, reputational damage and educational integrity. Here’s how to be vigilant against them

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5minutes

By Laura.Duckett, 16 August, 2024

Tweaks to make when teaching political science and social policies in the GenAI age

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Some methods to enhance student learning of political science topics while maintaining academic integrity

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6minutes

By Miranda Prynne, 15 August, 2024

THE podcast: university success stories in managing AI and building digital capacity

Find out how two universities, in Hong Kong and the UK, are embracing generative AI and building institution-wide digital expertise

By kiera.obrien, 14 August, 2024

Could AI manage your research project?

The possibilities for using artificial intelligence in research know no bounds – it could even end up in a management role. Here’s what it could do

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3minutes

By kiera.obrien, 8 August, 2024

Where to start with generative AI chatbot customisation

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AI chatbots could transform teaching and learning, yet generic versions lack the detail needed for education. Here’s how to get started with building your own customised chatbot

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5minutes

Artificial intelligence