Online safeguarding

Advice on keeping universities and their students and staff safe from online harms, from cyberattacks to social media trolling. Here, you will find expert insights on establishing appropriate "netiquette" for online learning, understanding the risks of social media and AI tools, data protection, privacy and cybersecurity practices to prevent against phishing or ransomware attacks.

By Eliza.Compton, 22 January, 2026

Ethical AI: safeguards for the research revolution

AI ethics and safeguarding concept
Artificial intelligence can accelerate discovery in ways humans alone cannot. For Hongliang Xin, the key is pairing AI’s power with ethical safeguards, institutional governance and responsible oversight
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4minutes
By kiera.obrien, 15 October, 2025

Critical thinking v fake news: a case study

Someone reads the news on their phone
In this age of disinformation, how can universities embed critical thinking skills in their local communities? A face-to-face workshop could be the answer
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4minutes
By kiera.obrien, 27 August, 2025

How to spot misinformation online

A woman uses a magnifying glass to check her phone
Find out two ways of approaching the identification of online misinformation – from an external perspective and an internal one. Stephanie Tsang shows how
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4minutes
By Eliza.Compton, 13 February, 2025

How to create a higher education AI policy

AI guidelines and policy concept
A successful university AI policy guides internal innovation and usage, directs resources and identifies key contacts for emergent needs. Here are the steps and considerations for writing guidelines
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4minutes
Online safeguarding