This article summarizes the key points from a roundtable discussion on student perceptions of artificial intelligence (AI) in higher education. The discussion, hosted by the Higher Education Policy Institute (HEPI) and Kortext, brought together vice-chancellors, senior leaders, and technology specialists to explore the themes emerging from a recent HEPI report on students’ views on generative AI. The report found that over half of students have used generative AI to help with assessments, with some using it to generate text without editing. The discussion highlighted the need for institutions to teach students how to use AI sensibly and ethically, and to develop staff skills to teach students how to use AI tools. The article also explores the potential benefits of AI, including increased efficiency and innovation in assessment options, and the importance of investing in AI and broader digital frameworks to prepare graduates for the future.
AI in Higher Ed – Embracing the Future
Students, employers, and the wider society expect that universities will lead the way in teaching workers of the future to be proficient in GenAI use and, in some courses, develop it.
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