AI and the university

By Eliza.Compton, 20 October, 2022
AI and the university
Artificial intelligence is already impacting all areas of higher education. Here, academics from around the world look at AI’s benefits and its costs
AI and the university
Artificial intelligence is already impacting all areas of higher education. Here, academics from around the world look at AI’s benefits and its costs
AI and the university

From machine learning to chatbots, artificial intelligence is already impacting higher education, and signs are that the influence of evolving technologies on university life is just getting started. With the benefits to assessment, admissions, student retention and research efficiency come questions about the environmental cost of processing vast amounts of data and turning over human tasks, such as writing, to machines. This collection of resources from around the world looks at AI now and what the future might bring.

The future of AI in HE
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By Eliza.Compton, 5 August, 2022

What’s next for AI in higher education?

AI concept
From assessment to ethics and job security, a new Jisc report highlights AI’s challenges and successes and provides insight into upcoming developments
Reading time
3minutes
concept illustration of green research woman planet
By Eliza.Compton, 26 July, 2022

Go green, AI!

Robot art holding a green shoot
Can artificial intelligence be as green as it is integral to solving complex problems? As universities integrate courses on AI into different fields, they also need to show students its risks and costs, particularly for the environment
Reading time
4minutes
By Miranda Prynne, 8 September, 2022

Effective use of machine learning to empower your research

Image of the sky at night showing a galaxy and stars
Artificial intelligence, or machine learning, can support complex analysis and advance quality research, but only when used carefully. John F. Wu shares advice on how machine learning can empower researchers
Reading time
4minutes
AI and language
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By Miranda Prynne, 14 October, 2022

Eight ways to engage with AI writers in higher education

AI writing
Just as spelling checks and predictive text have become accepted, so too will AI writers, so educators should help students responsibly engage with and understand the potential and limitations of these text generators, writes Lucinda McKnight
Reading time
4minutes
By Miranda Prynne, 30 March, 2022

Machine translation: the questions educators need to ask

Questions for educators to ask about students use of machine translation
Language translation software is an increasingly powerful and widely used tool, but how is it used by students learning in a second language, and what challenges does this present to their teachers? Andy McIntosh highlights some practical and ethical considerations
hands touching illustrating virtual reality
Tips for responsible data use
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By miranda.prynne, 6 May, 2021

Secure and transparent use of student data

Guidance on responsible collection and use of student data to enhance online teaching
Bronwen Swinnerton and James Pickering outline the steps all universities should take to ensure ethical and transparent collection and use of student data via ed-tech platforms
Merging library and IT services can bring great benefits to university life
Lessons from past experience
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By Miranda Prynne, 23 June, 2022

How to turn a PhD project into a commercial venture

University tutor marking assessments
Transforming a doctoral research project into a commercially viable product requires astute decision-making from the start. Manjinder Kainth and Nicola Wilkin share a beginner’s guide
Reading time
4minutes