This is a legacy post, aimed at our members and discussing information that was widely available at the time. We leave posts that have been superseded in place as a historical record. For the latest information on AI and the environment, we recommend the United Nations University’s Environmental Cost of AI Energy Use (June 2026) […]
Artificial intelligence (AI) is becoming deeply embedded in the way research is conceived, conducted, and communicated. From literature reviews to data analysis, AI is reshaping the research process, not as a replacement for researchers, but as a tool that can augment creativity, productivity, and insight. Across UK higher education, AI is showing up in powerful […]
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FE AI and Assessment Top Tips
At the end of last year, we brought together a working group to explore how artificial intelligence (AI) is influencing assessment in further education (FE). When we first met, we didn’t have a fixed outcome in mind. What we did know was that AI was raising new questions about fairness, academic integrity, and the kinds […]
We recently saw a new methodology for Image Generation integrated into OpenAI’s GPT 4o that has resulted in significant improvements to the quality of images that Generative AI can create. To see a more in-depth comparison, please read Catherine Barker’s blog post if you haven’t already. You may have seen the viral trend of people […]
Our May collection of articles and announcements to share this month. Assessment, and Academic Integrity AI Use in Assessments – Your role in protecting the integrity of qualifications Updated guidance from the JCQ (Joint council for qualifications) has been released. When GenAI resets the assessment baseline | THE Campus Learn, Share, Connect Generative AI […]
As colleges and universities progress along their AI journeys, one area showing real promise is the use of general-purpose AI tools — like ChatGPT and Gemini — to support assessment, especially marking and feedback. Therefore, as part of a wider initiative exploring how AI can reduce workload around marking and feedback, we’re launching a […]
Introduction Over the last two years we have spoken to groups of students to get a broad understanding of the way they view AI, and how they are using it, and what their concerns and hopes are. We’ve published two reports, summarising our findings, in 2023 and 2024. This report updates our findings, based on […]
Version 1.1 – 19 May 2025. First version published 23rd Sept 2024 We are pleased to share a set of resources developed for Further Education (FE) to help build learners’ AI literacy. This has been a collaborative effort from our working group, who helped identify and review the key topics. What we’ve focused on […]
Photorealistic image created by Shaun Daubney, Newbury College, using Ideogram. Introduction Jisc’s Artificial Intelligence team runs pilot projects to help the education sector build confidence and capability in using AI. These pilots give participating staff and students direct experience using AI technologies, and the resulting insights are shared across the wider sector. In autumn […]
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KEATH pilot – call for applications
This pilot is part of our wider AI in Assessment Pilot for 2025–26. If you haven’t already, we recommend starting with the AI in Assessment Pilot blog to understand the context of the overarching project. In this blog, you’ll find out: About KEATH What the pilot will involve What’s expected of pilot participants About KEATH KEATH […]