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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.
Copyright © 2025 THE - Times Higher Education. All rights reserved. Using small - scale ChatGPT integration to introduce online students to GenAI
Integration of ChatGPT into online learning does not have to be a huge project . A small - scale , flexible writing task can address your students ’ needs . But if they are working …
Guard rails to mitigate ethical concerns for AI use
Artificial intelligence can vastly improve productivity and advance innovation , but integrating AI into academia brings significant ethical implications . These policies …
Only a human will do : when to eschew AI in teaching and research
Artificial intelligence tools have streamlined processes and accelerated innovations – efficiencies not lost on higher education . But at times , we need to prioritise human …
Student insight can shape the way we use GenAI in teaching
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 …
‘ Using GenAI is easier than asking my supervisor for support ’
Doctoral researchers are turning to generative AI to assist in their research . How are they using it , and how can supervisors and candidates have frank discussions about …
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 …
Reshaping assessment to outsmart AI
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 …
If AI were a DJ …
This class exercise uses metaphor to help non - technical students gain a clearer understanding of what artificial intelligence is – and what this complex , opaque …
Campus webinar : Prepare students with workplace skills of the future
Find out how to prepare students for jobs that don ’ t exist yet , with insight from experts at Campus + institutions across the Middle East , Africa and Europe
Use AI and the metaverse to keep your students engaged online
AI and virtual reality technology enables diverse learning experiences for online students . Discover how by applying universal design for learning principles
How to enhance the accuracy of GenAI models
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 …
How industry certification can energise learning
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 …
Copy , paste , learn : lessons from code programmers for the AI - enhanced classroom
Copying and pasting can be a powerful learning tool , whether it involves mindless copying or mindful reuse . Here ’ s how to use it without compromising academic …
AI over - personalisation can hinder learning
In the rush towards ever - greater personalisation , we must not lose sight of what makes learning meaningful , writes Kathy Charles . Here , she shares her insights on …
What does ‘ age appropriate ’ AI literacy look like in higher education ?
As AI literacy becomes an essential work skill , universities need to move beyond developing these competencies at ‘ primary school ’ level in their students …
Eight ways to use AI in active learning – and four challenges it brings
Use AI in active learning by deploying these eight strategies to integrate tools in your teaching . Plus , how to address four challenges when doing so
Ensure AI serves institutions , not the other way around
We ’ d all prefer that AI tools helped us to do research and grade papers rather than take over campuses . Here ’ s how to develop AI tools for your institution responsibly
How to make the most of AI in careers advice – and avoid the grifts
Careers services are perfectly placed to use artificial intelligence to help students transition into the workplace , both by developing expertise themselves and by training …
How will AI reshape academic employment ?
The rise of AI in higher education highlights the need for academics to upskill and adapt to new roles and ways of working . Read about how to future - proof your career
Rethink authentic assessment for the generative AI era
How can we integrate AI into authentic assessment ? Consider inspiring a collaborative spirit , aligning technology with pedagogy and modelling a new mindset for …
Let ’ s look at AI as a reasoning partner , not a shortcut
The latest reasoning AI models , such as DeepSeek , offer an opportunity for universities to strengthen critical thinking in the next generation of workers
‘ We shouldn ’ t sleepwalk into a “ tech knows best ” approach to university teaching ’
As GenAI is used by almost nine in 10 students , these practical strategies help educators to rethink assessment and integrate AI as a collaborative tool in …
Six ways to integrate AI for business school accreditation
Streamline the process of accreditation , create multi - modal communications and effectively manage data by harnessing the power of generative AI
Using AI to foster self - directed learning
You can promote self - directed learning by breaking down tasks and integrating an AI chatbot into your course management system . Here ’ s how
Canva and ChatGPT for feedback and academic support
Don ’ t bore your students with lengthy , written feedback . Here are ways to make it more visually appealing and how to use custom GPTs to offer extra academic support
Beyond the black box : how DeepSeek could transform higher education
DeepSeek ’ s transparent reasoning process , accessibility , affordability and open - source model could have significant implications for higher education . Simon …
How we reassure accounting students that AI won ’ t take their jobs
Hearing first - hand from industry professionals about AI ’ s impact on workplaces can alleviate career anxiety . Here is how to organise firm visits and prompt post - activity …
Brainstorming benefits of an AI writing assistant app
User needs , smart prompts and functionality were central to creating an AI tool that supports student writing and thinking . Here , Joanne Chia and Angela Frattarola share …
THE podcast : why we need interdisciplinarity in teaching and research
Interdisciplinary thinking is crucial to addressing complex questions but how should it work in practice ? Two leading academic proponents of cross - disciplinary working draw on …
Are you a jack of all GenAI ?
Effective use of generative AI draws on a suite of skills that go beyond well - crafted prompts . Getting the best out of tech ’ s ubiquitous tool requires informed choices , …
An AI toolkit for all aspects of academic life
Harness the power of technology to reshape the tasks that make up your day . Here are the best AI tools to use in higher education
When to use an AI professor ( and why you might not need one )
Selective embrace of artificial intelligence is key to its success in supporting student learning . Here , Leonard Ng Wei Tat shares lessons from building an effective AI …
Get students on board with AI for marking and feedback
AI can potentially augment feedback and marking , but we need to trial it first . Here is a blueprint for using enhanced feedback generation systems and gaining trust
‘ We should focus on the effect of the technology rather than the technology itself ’
How much tech is helpful in the classroom ? Highlighting both benefits and drawbacks , John Komar explains how computer vision and AI can reinforce personal …
Say goodbye to boring presentations
GenAI can supercharge your PowerPoint presentations to offer students interactive opportunities that increase participation and deepen learning . Here ’ s how
DeepSeek and shallow moats : what does it mean for higher education ?
DeepSeek ’ s arrival may have spooked the markets , but what does it mean for the research and development of LLMs ? Higher education should avoid putting all its eggs in one …
THE podcast : the pros and cons of AI in higher education
How should universities manage the rapid uptake of artificial intelligence across all aspects of higher education ? We talk to three experts about AI ’ s impact on teaching , …
How a liberal arts college can embrace AI tools
Lingnan University president Joe Qin offers advice on using generative AI , building up the science side of liberal arts education and how to encourage staff to share …
Voice , agency and style : what goes missing when AI chats back
We need to teach that imperfect but authentic writing is more valuable than sentences that are polished on the surface , argue three US academics . Here , they share …
How to integrate AI into strategy and business education
Incorporate AI into your teaching or ignore it and hope it fades from view ? Let ’ s balance these two attitudes by raising our expectations of students
How to create a higher education AI policy
A successful university AI policy guides internal innovation and usage , directs resources and identifies key contacts for emergent needs . Here are the steps and …
The evolution of assignments in the age of generative AI
Instead of cracking down on AI use for written assignments , we just need to make our assessment smarter
‘ Generative AI is making our students more creative than ever ’
The real opportunity of AI isn ’ t automation , it ’ s the potential to democratise innovation , writes Ramona Pistol . And teaching practices need to catch up to this reality
An insider ’ s guide to how students use GenAI tools
There ’ s no doubt students are using GenAI in their assignments – but how ? Miriam Wun and Nah Yong En talked to students to find out
Five key stages when embedding AI networking tools
The Ask an Alum AI tool is helping current students connect with alumni , develop networks and benefit from career advice . Here ’ s how to embed a digital networking …
The AI genie is out of the bottle – now what ?
Generative AI is here to stay , so let ’ s build AI literacy , incorporate AI into assessment and craft solid policies for its use
Empty classrooms and disconnected students in the age of AI
Universities face an urgent need to accelerate change in how they teach – and think about teaching – to reconnect students ’ digital lifestyles with the way they learn , write Nic …
Beyond Chat : how AI teaching assistants are transforming student support
Pedagogically integrated AI is like having knowledgeable support that understands course materials and objectives and , most importantly , can guide …
Harness the power of AI to preserve endangered art forms
Researchers breathed new life into Cantonese porcelain painting techniques using AI , equipping a new generation with traditional skills . Here ’ s how they did it
Here are seven AI tools you should be using for your teaching and research
AI can assist with idea generation , data analysis and mind - mapping , among others . Here are some tools that should be on any academic ’ s radar
