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 Eliza.Compton, 27 June, 2025

Machine v human skills: what do we teach now?

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Human-centred abilities such as curiosity, adaptability and self-reflection are rising in importance as AI threatens to automate routine tasks. Here are ways educators can prepare students for the workforce of the future

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4minutes

By kiera.obrien, 27 June, 2025

Eight ways to embrace AI’s flexibility to bring different teams together

AI has rapidly moved from the domain of computer science into the daily lives of university staff and academics, but are we joining up the changes happening across higher education? Find out how to use it to break down boundaries between teams

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5minutes

By kiera.obrien, 25 June, 2025

Roles in higher education libraries: an explainer

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Libraries are changing with the times – and so is the librarian’s role. Here’s how librarians are specialising in the digital era

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4minutes

By kiera.obrien, 24 June, 2025

Leading a personal development review? Think about GenAI for scholarship

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With personal development reviews taking place over the summer, perhaps this is the moment to focus on how teaching and learning practitioners are using GenAI for efficiency in terms of scholarship

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5minutes

By kiera.obrien, 20 June, 2025

A four-part framework to categorise AI tools for research

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How to use AI tools to assist in research, for each phase of the process

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4minutes

By kiera.obrien, 19 June, 2025

What do students want from AI-assisted teaching?

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In an age of AI, educators and students need ways to ensure the technology complements learning rather than detracts from or homogenises it

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5minutes

By Laura.Duckett, 17 June, 2025

Three ways to get students using GenAI in project-based learning

A group of students working on a project together in a classroom

How to use project-based learning to address ethical concerns and improve students’ AI literacy, including key questions to ask yourself before introducing the tools

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4minutes

By kiera.obrien, 12 June, 2025

What happens when AI writes the appeal

As students increasingly use generative AI to craft assessment appeals, university staff face new challenges in maintaining the integrity of academic feedback. Here’s how we can adapt to preserve meaningful learning relationships in the face of optimisation

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4minutes

By Eliza.Compton, 10 June, 2025

AI skills for tomorrow’s university librarians

Artificial intelligence in the university library

University librarians need to understand how to guide students and faculty in using AI tools ethically and effectively. In the future, they will be not only information experts but also AI facilitators. Yinlin Chen offers advice on laying the groundwork

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4minutes

By Laura.Duckett, 4 June, 2025

AI-proof project-based assessments by making them context-specific

Project-based assessments rooted in real-world, institution-specific contexts help reduce over-reliance on GenAI by emphasising collaboration, oral defence and critical thinking. Learn how to design one effectively

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4minutes

Artificial intelligence