In my previous post on the topic of AI and inclusion I highlighted Hull College’s use of Microsoft Translate as a standout example of socially beneficial AI. Without such innovations, the educational progress of displaced students coming to the UK would have to wait until their command of English caught up. With AI, this […]
In early June, we hosted two roundtables, one in London and one in Manchester, bringing together voices from across colleges and universities to explore the UK Government’s AI Opportunities Action Plan. These events offered rich insights into how institutions are already active in some of the areas covered by the plan, and how participants viewed […]
Introduction Over two roundtable events, London in May, Manchester in June, we brought together colleagues from across further and higher education to talk about how AI is shaping accessibility and inclusion. From the tools students are using, to the policies (or lack of) that guide them, and the kind of future we’re all trying to […]
What’s the buzz all about? So much has changed since ChatGPT was launched with little public fanfare in 2022. One such change is the buzz around the use of Generative AI in the legal sector (LegalAI). A recent survey by Thomson Reuters, found that 72% of legal professionals viewed AI as a force for good […]
Artificial intelligence (AI) is rapidly transforming the way we live, work, and interact with the world. From education and healthcare to business and media, AI is now embedded in many of society’s most critical systems. But as its influence grows, so do the ethical questions. Particularly around who are the beneficiaries of the technology? who […]
Our June collection of articles and announcements to share this month. Other Jisc News Early Careers Survey 2025 Insights from our colleagues at Prospects highlight AI’s growing role in student career journeys. The 2025 Early Careers Survey shows nearly 1 in 5 students are turning to tools like ChatGPT for careers advice—and many are reshaping […]
In May 2025 we held two roundtable discussions bringing together college and university staff to explore the intersection of AI and sustainability within tertiary education. These sessions, held in London and Manchester, focused on the challenges and opportunities that AI presents through the lens of the UN’s sustainable development goals, across the themes of environmental, […]
This blog post is an update to two previous entries that focused on AI detection tools: ‘AI Detection: Latest Recommendations’ (September 2023) and ‘AI Writing Detectors – Concepts and Considerations’ (March 2023). As we look ahead to the next academic year, this feels like an opportune moment to revisit the topic. The core concepts and […]
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June HE Community meet-up
Introduction We had our usual lean coffee type discussion this month, with six topics being discussed in detail. AI literacy and competency was the main discussion area and reflects the current challenges faced in higher education. Other topics included the development of AI literacy programs, the use of AI in assessments, and the integration of […]
Spelling and grammar checkers have, perhaps quietly, evolved from simple typo-spotters into more sophisticated writing assistants. Once limited to flagging basic errors, they can now offer stylistic suggestions, tone adjustments, predictive text, citation help, and more. These advances are powered by natural language processing and language models, enabling tools to assess grammar in context, […]