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Generative AI at university

Guides and resources to help you understand how GenAI can be used alongside your studies and when to avoid it

Generative AI

Generative AI, sometimes called GenAI, is artificial intelligence (AI) that can create original content such as text, images, video, audio or software code in response to a user’s prompt or request. It can learn about different topics such as languages, programming and art, and use this knowledge to solve new problems.

GenAI has many applications, and can be a helpful tool to enhance your learning and develop critical thinking skills. It is also new, and has some risks and limitations. It can carry implications for academic study and research. 

Our webpages provide some information and advice on the ways you can use GenAI within your studies with academic integrity, and how to ensure you are working within the University's guidelines for GenAI and assessments...

Using Generative AI Tools at University

Information on using GenAI tools to support your studies

GenAI and assessments

A quick guide on ways you can, and cannot, use GenAI tools in your coursework, projects and exams

A students guide to using GenAI

Student course representative, Eddie MacDonagh, shares tips on how to use Gen AI tools without sacrificing quality or integrity.

GenAI and University Study LibGuide

Check out the Study Advice Team's guide to find out how can use GenAI to support your studies, without breaking academic integrity rules

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