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, 14 April, 2025

Student insight can shape the way we use GenAI in teaching

A lecturer at the front of class presenting to students
Students tend to be more comfortable with teachers using GenAI to support, rather than fully generate, learning materials. The key is to use it effectively and communicate your approach transparently
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4minutes
By Eliza.Compton, 12 April, 2025

Should we kill the essay?

Should we kill the essay?
Long-form writing seems to have become a battleground for the showdown between AI and academic integrity. With technology exposing the essay’s flaws, Luke Zaphir offers ways to reinforce this storied assessment task
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4minutes
By Eliza.Compton, 11 April, 2025

Reshaping assessment to outsmart AI

Chameleon illustrating change
Adapting common assessment types can not only deter the overuse of AI – and avoid administration overload – but support student learning in a more authentic and engaging manner
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4minutes
By Eliza.Compton, 8 April, 2025

If AI were a DJ…

Humanoid robot works the DJ decks
This class exercise uses metaphor to help non-technical students gain a clearer understanding of what artificial intelligence is – and what this complex, opaque technology isn’t
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4minutes
By Eliza.Compton, 2 April, 2025

How to enhance the accuracy of GenAI models

AI accuracy concept
Generative AI seems to offer ways to provide individualised feedback to large cohorts but can these models be relied on to give students accurate, relevant responses? Here are three approaches for educators to try
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4minutes
By kiera.obrien, 28 March, 2025

How industry certification can energise learning

A young woman works intently on a laptop
With the IT sector changing too rapidly for traditional university teaching to keep up, why not try industry-aligned certifications? Find out how they can help students meet the demands of the workplace
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5minutes
Artificial intelligence