Discover how artificial intelligence is transforming higher education. This collection of pages brings together practical guidance, inspiration, and critical perspectives to help you explore and engage with AI in meaningful, ethical, and pedagogically sound ways.
Whether you’re curious about the capabilities of generative tools, looking to redesign assessments, or seeking examples of practice from colleagues, you’ll find resources to support you at every stage. Our aim is to empower staff and students alike to navigate this evolving landscape with confidence, creativity, and care.
UoP Guidance
What’s New?
- Wang, J., Fan, W. The effect of ChatGPT on students’ learning performance, learning perception, and higher-order thinking: insights from a meta-analysis. Humanit Soc Sci Commun 12, 621 (2025). https://doi.org/10.1057/s41599-025-04787-y
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HEPI. (2025). ‘How can I know what I think till I see what I say?’: How AI is changing education and writing, Higher Education Policy Institute (HEPI).
https://www.hepi.ac.uk/2025/03/26/how-can-i-know-what-i-think-till-i-see-what-i-say-how-ai-is-changing-education-and-writing/ -
JISC. (2025). Student perceptions of AI 2025. https://www.jisc.ac.uk/reports/student-perceptions-of-ai-2025
Be Inspired
We’re gathering real examples of how colleagues are using AI in learning, teaching, and assessment to feature in the upcoming Be Inspired section of our site. If you’ve explored AI in your practice (big or small) we’d love to hear from you. Please complete this short form to share your example (with your consent), and help inspire others across our academic community.
Feel free to share the link with colleagues too.
Resources
- Zawacki-Richter, O., Bai, J. Y. H., Lee, K., et al. (2024). New advances in artificial intelligence applications in higher education? International Journal of Educational Technology in Higher Education, 21, 32. https://doi.org/10.1186/s41239-024-00464-3
- Ling, Y., & Imas, A. (2025, May 18). Underreporting of AI use: The role of social desirability bias. https://ssrn.com/abstract=5232910
- Lee, B. C., & Chung, J. (2024). An empirical investigation of the impact of ChatGPT on creativity. Nature Human Behaviour, 8, 1906–1914. https://doi.org/10.1038/s41562-024-01953-1
- Open Response Paper: Meincke, L., Nave, G., & Terwiesch, C. (2025). ChatGPT decreases idea diversity in brainstorming. Nature Human Behaviour. https://doi.org/10.1038/s41562-025-02173-x
- Response to Response Paper: Lee, B. C., & Chung, J. (2025). Reply to: ChatGPT decreases idea diversity in brainstorming. Nature Human Behaviour. https://doi.org/10.1038/s41562-025-02195-5
- Munn, L., & Henrickson, L. (2024). Tell me a story: a framework for critically investigating AI language models. Learning, Media and Technology, 1–17. https://doi.org/10.1080/17439884.2024.2327024
- Includes a lesson plan in appendix (under Supplemental Material)
- Microsoft & LinkedIn. (2024). AI at work is here. Now comes the hard part. Work Trend Index Annual Report. https://www.microsoft.com/en-us/worklab/work-trend-index/ai-at-work-is-here-now-comes-the-hard-part
- Adobe. (2025). Creativity with AI in education: 2025 report. https://acrobat.adobe.com/id/urn:aaid:sc:US:b18d23f9-f0c3-4b80-8018-14c46124b58f?viewer%21megaVerb=group-discover
- HEPI
- HEPI & Kortext. (2025). HEPI/Kortext AI survey shows explosive increase in the use of generative AI tools by students. Higher Education Policy Institute (HEPI). https://www.hepi.ac.uk/2025/02/26/hepi-kortext-ai-survey-shows-explosive-increase-in-the-use-of-generative-ai-tools-by-students/
- Prodromou, E. (2025). Will the UK’s AI action plan force universities into a U-turn? HEPI. https://www.hepi.ac.uk/2025/03/19/will-the-uks-ai-action-plan-force-universities-into-a-u-turn/
- Government Plans
- UK Department for Education. (2025, January). Generative artificial intelligence (AI) in education. https://www.gov.uk/government/publications/generative-artificial-intelligence-in-education/generative-artificial-intelligence-ai-in-education
- UK Department for Education. (2025, January). AI opportunities action plan. https://www.gov.uk/government/publications/ai-opportunities-action-plan/ai-opportunities-action-plan
- Shepperd, P. (2024). Empowering educators by harnessing generative AI tools: Navigating prompt roles [Blog Post]. Empowering educators by harnessing generative AI tools (Jisc). https://nationalcentreforai.jiscinvolve.org/wp/2024/01/11/empowering-educators-by-harnessing-generative-ai-tools-navigating-prompt-roles/
- Webb, M. (2023, March 14). Getting started with ChatGPT Part 1 – Understanding ChatGPT [Blog post]. National Centre for AI in Tertiary Education (Jisc). https://nationalcentreforai.jiscinvolve.org/wp/2023/03/14/getting-started-with-chatgpt/
- Mollick, E. (n.d.). One useful thing [Blog]. https://www.oneusefulthing.org
- Mollick, E. (n.d.). One Useful Thing [Blog]. More Useful Things: AI Resources. https://www.moreusefulthings.com/
- Parker, J. (2024, September 11). Harnessing AI for authentic learning. Language Magazine. https://languagemagazine.com/2024/09/11/harnessing-ai-for-authentic-learning/
- Fitzpatrick, D. (Host). (n.d.). AI in Education Daily [Audio podcast]. https://aipodcast.education/
- Fitzpatrick, D. (Host). (2025, June 10). ChatGPT vs. Coffee [Audio podcast episode]. AI in Education Daily. https://aipodcast.education/
- Gill‑Simmen, L. (2025, February 20). Thoughtful learning design with AI [Audio podcast episode]. The Learning Development Project. Hosted by Carina Buckley & Alicja Syska. Spotify. https://open.spotify.com/episode/7zSwmLw7aDdxzVoFimLyuA
- University of Liverpool. (n.d.). Learning to AI [Audio podcast]. https://www.liverpool.ac.uk/centre-for-innovation-in-education/podcasts/learning-to-ai-series/episode-1-5/
- Jisc. (2024). Generative AI: A primer. https://www.jisc.ac.uk/reports/generative-ai-a-primer
- Jisc. (n.d.). AI training category – current sessions. https://www.jisc.ac.uk/training?categories=20
- Jisc. (May 2024). Webinar: Exploring AI accessibility in detail. https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=UihNupbX08E&list=PLbKeiLya4JyDdTSsF-lCVFxDvVG0dIIro&index=16&t=8s
- Jisc. (n.d.). Previous Jisc AI webinar recordings [YouTube playlist]. YouTube. https://www.youtube.com/playlist?list=PLbKeiLya4JyDdTSsF-lCVFxDvVG0dIIro
- Gamma. (n.d.). A design guide for the integration of AI in authentic assessment. https://gamma.app/docs/A-design-guide-for-the-integration-of-AI-in-authentic-assessment-kf2ua11vc5gqiep?mode=doc
- Anglia Learning & Teaching. (n.d.). AI Collaborations Series I & II. https://www.aru.ac.uk/anglia-learning-and-teaching/cpd-opportunities/past-events-and-resources
- University of Sydney. (n.d.). AI for educators. https://canvas.sydney.edu.au/courses/63765
All links listed below are part of LinkedIn Learning Pathway
- AI Role play – space to practice conversations with AI
- Enhance Teaching and Learning with Microsoft Copilot – Beginner, 50 mins
- Responsible AI: Principles and Practical Applications – Beginner, 1h 6 mins
- Introduction to Prompt Engineering for Generative AI – Beginner, 1h 3 mins
- How to Research and Write Using Gen AI Tools – Beginner, 1h 15 mins
- Beyond the Basic: Designing AI Enhanced Learning Experiences – Intermediate, 1h 33 mins
- Integrating Generative AI into the Creative Process – Intermediate, 1h 32 mins
- Using Gen AI to Develop Personalised Learning Plans – Advanced, 1h
Link to AI Workshop Outlines (for info):