Category: Policy

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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Student Visas, Old Systems and New

If you want to know how messed up the visa processing system is about to get in the next couple of months…well, buckle up. Y’all may remember that when Minister Marc Miller announced caps on student visas, he indicated that each province would be responsible for allocating visas among its own institutions. All provinces will be required to provide students with a letter or certificate attached to their applications, indicating the institution that the student is to attend. This already

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The Dawn of a New Era

The events of the last couple of weeks have kept everyone in the higher education sector in a whirlwind. But step back a minute. It’s worth thinking about the big picture. Some of you may remember this graph which I drew about a year ago, looking at the history of higher education funding in Canada. It shows total university and college income by source back to 1955-56. Looking at the trends across these six decades, I think it tells a

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