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 Laura.Duckett, 13 December, 2024

Promoting ethical and responsible use of GenAI tools

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How can we encourage staff and students to use generative AI in ways that do not threaten an institution’s ethics or academic integrity? Read the University of Exeter’s take
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4minutes
By kiera.obrien, 9 December, 2024

The renaissance of the essay starts here

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A woman works on an essay, using her laptop and several books
In the age of AI, has long-form writing in higher education reached a dead end? Martin Compton and Claire Gordon discuss the unique aspects of the essay and introduce a manifesto to revitalise it
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6minutes
By Eliza.Compton, 20 November, 2024

Is AI literacy an information skill?

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To capitalise on GenAI’s strengths, and understand its limitations, students need to develop their research and critical thinking skills in practical, embedded and subject-specific ways
By kiera.obrien, 12 November, 2024

A guide to making automation work in higher education

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Implementing automation in universities can relieve staff from repetitive tasks, streamline operations and enhance the student experience. Find out how to do it and the key questions to ask at each stage
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5minutes
By Eliza.Compton, 8 November, 2024

AI as a catalyst for assessment innovation

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University educators have an opportunity to rethink their approach to assessment, so that artificial intelligence tools support student learning without compromising academic integrity
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4minutes
Artificial intelligence