Artificial intelligence (AI) position statement

We recognise the transformational challenge and opportunities that AI technology provides, and are clear that no organisation will be immune to its implications.   

We believe that used responsibly and with integrity AI can be a powerful tool for change, helping to transform our learning, teaching, and assessment, develop students’ employability, revolutionise our research, and enhance our systems and processes.  

We recognise the role AI will play in our professional and personal lives, and we are committed to enabling our staff and students to gain the necessary skills to succeed in a future where AI is pervasive.  

Guiding principles

We will:  

• Support the development of AI literacy among staff and students, as a tool and through each of our graduate competencies.
• Equip staff with the relevant knowledge and skills to guide students in the effective and ethical use of generative AI tools, and be ready to learn from our students.
• Ensure students’ unique experience, perspectives, and story remain central to their studies and student experience 
• Adapt our curricula and assessment methods to be authentic and promote the responsible and ethical use of generative AI, helping develop AI literacies in our students. 
• Maintain our academic integrity, rigor, and fairness. 
• Collaborate to share best practice across the University and beyond.  

Essential considerations

We will ensure that:  

• In adopting and using AI we are alert to the environmental and sustainability implications. 
• Our obligations to ensure the highest levels of data protection are adhered to. 
• We will not compromise our cyber security.