Category: Artificial Intelligence

HESA’s AI Observatory: What’s new in higher education (April 5th, 2024)

Spotlight Good afternoon all, In this week’s AI newsletter, you’ll find articles about the various ways specific institutions and jurisdictions are responding to GenAI in higher education – coming from Canada, the US, Hong Kong and Mauritania. You’ll also find articles about the constant tension between AI technology providers, and academic publishers and scholars. Finally, we included a couple of opinion pieces on what differentiates AI from human skills, and on where AI is headed in the not-so-distant future. We

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HESA’s AI Observatory: What’s new in higher education (March 10, 2024)

Spotlight Good morning all, In this unusually late AI-focused newsletter, we share articles highlighting new institutional innovations in the face of GenAI: including compulsory AI modules, new AI-specific degrees, and the enrollment of ‘student bots’ in courses. Additionally, a couple of articles encourage readers to adopt a more cautious approach to GenAI, praising institutions that ‘slow-walk’ and resist GenAI FOMO. A perfect collection of quick reads for a lovely Sunday, with a warm coffee in hand!  Also, ICYMI – HESA

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HESA’s AI Observatory: What’s new in higher education (Feb. 23rd, 2024)

Spotlight Good afternoon all,  In today’s newsletter, we share an insightful research paper that touches on the future of AI in education and how to lay the foundation for more educational equity. We also share an article that elaborates on China’s recent Guidelines for Responsible Research Conduct, as well as articles on how GenAI can be incorporated into institutional operations to increase cost efficiency and better support students. Also, ICYMI – HESA recently launched its AI Advisory Services. If your institution

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HESA’s AI Observatory: What’s new in higher education (Feb. 16th, 2024)

Spotlight Good afternoon all,  In today’s newsletter, we share articles covering a broad range of topics – from taking a whole institution approach to GenAI, to using GenAI in research. Some also cover how GenAI might impact assessments and feedback, and particular considerations related to using GenAI in creative work and work-based learning. Also, ICYMI – HESA recently launched its AI Advisory Services. If your institution is struggling to develop its response to this new technology, or is simply in search

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HESA’s AI Observatory: What’s new in higher education (Feb. 9th, 2024)

Spotlight Good afternoon all,    In today’s newsletter, we share multiple resources and articles focusing on GenAI in research. If this topic is of interest to you, make sure to attend our upcoming AI Roundtable on research integrity (see below for more details).    Also, ICYMI – HESA recently launched its AI Advisory Services. If your institution is struggling to develop its response to this new technology, or is simply in search of an extra hand, we might be able to help. Reach

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