Generative AI

22 October 20265 min read

This article by Jenny McGarvey and Dr Lisa Harris reflects on a series of "AI for Beginners" workshops delivered to university staff, examining staff attitudes towards generative AI, identifying key training and support needs, and highlighting the importance of clear guidance, practical examples, and ongoing...

25 June 20263 min read

In this post, I reflect on how submitting my ASPIRE PRP fellowship application forced me to rethink the educator's role – arguing that true engagement emerges not from being the smartest person in the room, but from strategically stepping aside.

12 March 20264 min read

In this blogpost we reflect on the current state of education in UK Higher Education Business Schools. We pose a series of radical questions, explain why they matter, and conclude with a challenge.

30 January 20263 min read

At the University of Exeter, the Education Incubator supports innovative ideas that have the potential to transform teaching and learning.

27 November 20254 min read

The launch of ChatGPT in 2022 was a watershed moment for HE, with Generative AI tools producing text that looks human-authored whilst mimicking the demonstration of knowledge, independent research, evidence gathering and argument building that are fundamental to our learning outcomes.

30 October 20254 min read

Seventy-five years after Alan Turing asked if machines could think, Stephen Hickman and Lisa Harris attended a remarkable event at the Royal Society where a new generation gathered to examine how imagination, ethics, and vigilance must guide AI’s next chapter.

16 October 20253 min read

A student-led mentoring initiative is bridging a crucial gap in placement preparation by pairing students who have successfully completed their placements with those just beginning the process, offering insider insights, guidance, and confidence-building support.

9 October 20254 min read

Your students are likely already using AI (Artificial Intelligence), with recent research indicating a 26% rise in usage from 2024-25.

15 May 20253 min read

As concerns about student use of AI in assessments grow, a knee-jerk reaction to increase in person exams may lead to unsustainable practices.

7 May 20253 min read

Artificial Intelligence (AI) is transforming education at an unprecedented pace, yet its role in higher education remains a subject of debate.

18 September 20243 min read

In response to requests from DESE Engage and the SACO forum, we are introducing two new requirements from September 2024 to provide clarity around the use of GenAI in assessments for both staff and students, and to help prevent academic misconduct.

14 February 20244 min read

Generative AI promises to transform the world of work. Graduates with skills in ethical and proactive use of such tools are in great demand.

14 February 20243 min read

Since the launch of open-access Generative AI tools at the end of 2022, educators across the globe have had to stop and question their assessment methods, responding to the potential threat of academic misconduct from these tools.