Learning & Teaching

What is the University of Glasgow’s approach to the use of GenAI?

The University of Glasgow, in alignment with Russell Group principles, recognises that GenAI tools are both transformative and disruptive. They increasingly feature in academic and professional settings, which means our students will graduate into a world where these technologies are commonplace.

Rather than prohibit these tools, we aim to:

• support students in developing GenAI literacy and using these tools effectively, critically, and transparently
• help students develop an ethical stance on AI use within their studies
• create opportunities for meaningful assessment that develops critical thinking, analysis, and good judgement.

Ensuring that GenAI tools are appropriately used is a vital part of upholding the academic integrity of our learning, teaching and assessment. However, an excessive focus on identifying misuse is misplaced effort. Instead, we must adapt our approaches to harness new technologies while preserving the intellectual development that defines a university education.

Why This Matters

GenAI tools are attractively powerful and easy to use, but they can also mislead. They may provide incorrect information with apparent confidence, and over-reliance on them can undermine the development of foundational knowledge and skills.

Degree programmes aim to develop students’ capacity for independent inquiry, analytical rigour, and articulate expression – competencies that emerge through sustained practice rather than technological shortcuts. The challenge lies in leveraging GenAI’s benefits whilst preserving the formative experiences essential to intellectual development.