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 , 9 February, 2026

How to design and supervise GenAI-integrated doctoral research

Strategies for research supervisors and curriculum designers when embedding GenAI in research activities

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5minutes

By Laura.Duckett , 5 February, 2026

Beyond bans: AI-resilient and creative HE assessment design

To sustain academic integrity in an AI-present learning environment, educators must redesign assessment to foreground judgement, context and creative ownership, says Jasmine Mohsen

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5minutes

By kiera.obrien , 5 February, 2026

A practical tool for valid assessments in the GenAI-enabled university

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An assessment flowchart can help guide educators through the delicate balance of whether or not to allow GenAI in their assignment design. Here’s how it works

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4minutes

By Laura.Duckett , 3 February, 2026

Students told us what GenAI guidance works. Here’s their advice

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Students are using GenAI whether you’ve addressed it or not. Here’s how to provide the clarity they’re asking for

By kiera.obrien , 2 February, 2026

What your students are actually doing with GenAI

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A student survey delved into how and why they use GenAI tools in their studies, and how they felt about it. Find out how this can inform teaching

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5minutes

By kiera.obrien , 30 January, 2026

GenAI isn’t for the big ideas, it’s for the tedious jobs that spark them

The small, repetitive tasks that are crucial to research can drain your time and energy. Instead, let’s hand over the grunt work to GenAI

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5minutes

By kiera.obrien , 29 January, 2026

Balance human intuition with machine efficiency in scientific research

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AI can automate scientific experiments quickly, efficiently and accurately – but what are we losing in the process? Here’s how to strike a balance

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5minutes

By miranda.prynne , 29 January, 2026

Campus Talks: ‘Use your brain!’ And other pointers from a seasoned computer scientist on using AI in research

Hear a leading researcher in artificial intelligence discuss the potential of these digital tools for advancing knowledge and what effective and ethical AI use looks like

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39minutes

By Laura.Duckett , 26 January, 2026

AI can help you unearth the story in your lectures

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How AI can help you separate ‘making sense’ from design, build a clear story arc and create a visual narrative that earns attention and trust

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4minutes

By Laura.Duckett , 23 January, 2026

Use the five stages of grief to guide academic staff through AI adoption

As generative AI reshapes teaching and assessment, resistance is often as emotional as it is pedagogical. Drawing on Elisabeth Kübler-Ross’ framework, Michael Mehmet and Rushana Khusainova offer advice for supporting staff through the realities of AI adoption

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4minutes

Artificial intelligence in higher education