Teaching & Learning
- Students may use generative AI in assessed work only when the module assessment brief permits it and the student follows the stated instructions
- Using AI without acknowledgement or when it is not allowed can be treated as academic misconduct, including plagiarism or falsification of authorship
The use of AI in your assessments is dependent on what is outlined in your Module Assessment Brief, available on Brightspace.
If your tutor allows AI use in your assessments, there will be guidance on what is allowed and what is not. It is your responsibility to read and understand the instructions. If anything is unclear you should ask your tutor.
You may only use AI if your tutor specifically permits it in your assessment.
Using AI in an assessment without acknowledgement and that assessment briefing specifically prohibits it could potentially be considered misconduct and students should be aware of the potential consequences of these actions. This could take the form of plagiarism, where AI generated text, image, code or translation is used and not acknowledged, or false claims of authorship where it is not made clear that the output generated by AI is not your own work.
plagiarism, collusion, false authorship, personation, the use of inadmissible material and fabrication of results.
- The university also states that taking unauthorised electronic devices into an examination room is academic misconduct
- AI use in assessments is controlled at the assessment level through the module assessment brief, and students may use it only if specifically permitted
The use of AI in your assessments is dependent on what is outlined in your Module Assessment Brief, available on Brightspace.
You may only use AI if your tutor specifically permits it in your assessment.
The following are examples of academic misconduct. This list is not exhaustive.
The use of inadmissible material, for example:
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taking unauthorised electronic devices, such as mobile phones or calculators, into an examination room.
- The university permits students to use AI as a study aid for explanation, planning, and practice support
- It advises students to verify AI outputs, avoid entering sensitive or personal data, and not rely on AI to do the work for them
What can I use AI for?
There are several ways in which AI can support your studies. For example:
Summarising and rewriting text in a simpler format.
Suggesting possible ideas for your work or assignment topic.
Brainstorming plans for essays and reports.
Understanding difficult concepts.
Finding related concepts and theories.
Assisting with revision, e.g. turning lecture notes into flashcards.
Providing feedback on your own writing.
Asking it to suggest where improvements can be made in your own work.
There are some things you should bear in mind before using AI:
Anything entered in the AI tool may be stored and become publicly available to others, which means you should not enter any personal or confidential information.
Whatever answer an AI gives, think critically and make sure it makes sense. AI can sometimes be wrong and sometimes literally make stuff up.
Most importantly, don’t ask AI to do the work for you and then copy and paste the answer. It is still your responsibility to make sure all your work and assessments are completed with academic integrity.
- The policy does not provide separate university-wide rules specifically for programming assignments beyond this general assessment rule
- Code generated by AI is treated like other AI-generated material: students may use it in assessments only where the tutor specifically permits it, and unacknowledged use can constitute misconduct
You may only use AI if your tutor specifically permits it in your assessment.
Using AI in an assessment without acknowledgement and that assessment briefing specifically prohibits it could potentially be considered misconduct and students should be aware of the potential consequences of these actions. This could take the form of plagiarism, where AI generated text, image, code or translation is used and not acknowledged, or false claims of authorship where it is not made clear that the output generated by AI is not your own work.
Research
- The sources provided do not set an explicit AI-specific university rule for using generative AI to draft or edit research manuscripts
- Researchers remain responsible for the integrity of publications and for ensuring authorship reflects actual intellectual contribution
Researchers are expected to comply with all legal and ethical requirements and professional standards appropriate to the sector in relation to research. They should ensure that research is conducted according to the approved protocol and disseminated in a responsible manner and respect the confidentiality of data when that is a condition of undertaking the research.
The University aims to ensure that the author status of all those who contribute to research outputs is properly acknowledged and that authorship is in accordance with accepted practice in the relevant discipline and University requirements.
- The university requires research to follow approved protocols, legal and ethical requirements, and responsible data handling, but it does not define an explicit AI-specific policy for using AI in research data collection, analysis, or interpretation in the provided sources
Researchers are expected to comply with all legal and ethical requirements and professional standards appropriate to the sector in relation to research. They should ensure that research is conducted according to the approved protocol and disseminated in a responsible manner and respect the confidentiality of data when that is a condition of undertaking the research.
It covers all aspects of the research process and in broad terms includes: research design, ethical review, data collection and management, supervision and mentoring, monitoring and audit, authorship, peer review, publication and dissemination of findings, and dealing with allegations of misconduct.
- Research must comply with the university's ethics and integrity framework, relevant legal and ethical standards, and approved protocols
- The provided sources do not set AI-specific rules for grant proposals, ethics applications, or integrity declarations, but AI-related misuse could fall under the general research misconduct framework if it involves fabrication, falsification, plagiarism, or other breaches of accepted practice
The University is committed to developing an environment and culture that supports good conduct in research and that enables researchers to conduct research to the highest standards of rigor and integrity.
Researchers are expected to comply with all legal and ethical requirements and professional standards appropriate to the sector in relation to research. They should ensure that research is conducted according to the approved protocol and disseminated in a responsible manner and respect the confidentiality of data when that is a condition of undertaking the research.
Research misconduct is defined as behaviours or actions that fail to meet the standards of research integrity and ethics expected by the University. This can include but is not limited to:
(a) Fabrication
(b) Falsification
(c) Misrepresentation
(d) Plagiarism
Academic Integrity
- When AI use is allowed, students are expected to acknowledge it, and failure to do so may be treated as misconduct
- The library provides specific citation formats for AI-generated text and images, including naming the tool, date, prompt, and the generated output details
Using AI in an assessment without acknowledgement and that assessment briefing specifically prohibits it could potentially be considered misconduct and students should be aware of the potential consequences of these actions. This could take the form of plagiarism, where AI generated text, image, code or translation is used and not acknowledged, or false claims of authorship where it is not made clear that the output generated by AI is not your own work.
Include the Author and year in your in-text citation.
Author of AI model (Year) Description of "answer" [AI generated answer] prompt. Name of AI model. Date.
When referencing an AI generated image, use the following elements:
Author of AI model (Year) Description of image [AI generated image] prompt. Name of AI model. Date.
- Undisclosed or prohibited AI use may be investigated as academic misconduct under the university's existing procedures
- The university's misconduct materials list the relevant offence categories and outline a formal procedure, but the provided sources do not state a university position on AI-detection tools specifically
Using AI in an assessment without acknowledgement and that assessment briefing specifically prohibits it could potentially be considered misconduct and students should be aware of the potential consequences of these actions. This could take the form of plagiarism, where AI generated text, image, code or translation is used and not acknowledged, or false claims of authorship where it is not made clear that the output generated by AI is not your own work.
The following are examples of academic misconduct. This list is not exhaustive.
plagiarism, collusion, false authorship, personation, the use of inadmissible material and fabrication of results.
The University takes allegations of academic misconduct very seriously. We have a procedure to investigate allegations of academic misconduct that sets out in detail your rights and responsibilities.
Institutional & Administrative
- The university requires human review for proofreading and limits what software can be used for proofreading confidential or sensitive material
- The provided sources do not set broader explicit AI rules for staff use in grading, feedback, lesson planning, recommendation letters, or administrative communications
The University of Huddersfield permits the use of both software and human proof readers in the preparation of all assessed written work.
Proof reading means checking for, identifying and suggesting corrections for errors in the text. Proof reading should be restricted to: identifying and correcting spelling errors; identifying and correcting typing errors; identifying and correcting grammatical/syntactical errors; identifying formatting and consistency errors in line with assignment briefs or regulations.
No proof-reading should take place unless the student or staff member requesting the service remains in complete control of the work being proof-read and retains complete responsibility for the final submitted or published version.
2.2 Confidential, personal and/or sensitive material should not be uploaded to online software proof reading packages.
- It has also recommended a university AI chat tool, but the provided sources do not state a comprehensive institution-wide approved-platforms policy
- The university warns users not to enter personal, confidential, or sensitive information into AI or online proofreading tools because content may be stored or become publicly available
Anything entered in the AI tool may be stored and become publicly available to others, which means you should not enter any personal or confidential information.
2.2 Confidential, personal and/or sensitive material should not be uploaded to online software proof reading packages.
The University has made a new AI chat tool available to all students and staff, providing a secure way to experiment with GenAI tools in teaching, learning and work.
- It has also introduced a recommended secure institutional AI chat tool for students and staff, indicating an organized university approach to AI adoption
- The university has published institution-level AI principles and guidance emphasizing critical use, academic integrity, and case-by-case assessment permissions
At the University of Huddersfield, we are actively engaging with AI and exploring the opportunities and challenges that it presents.
These principles support our staff and students to use AI effectively, ethically, and responsibly.
AI can be a valuable tool, but it should not replace critical thinking or your own efforts in studying and learning. Instead, use AI to support your understanding and tackle your studies in an academic manner.
The University has made a new AI chat tool available to all students and staff, providing a secure way to experiment with GenAI tools in teaching, learning and work.
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When AI use is allowed, students are expected to acknowledge it, and failure to do so may be treated as misconduct. The library provides specific citation formats for AI-generated text and images, including naming the tool, date, prompt, and the generated output details.
Undisclosed or prohibited AI use may be investigated as academic misconduct under the university's existing procedures. The university's misconduct materials list the relevant offence categories and outline a formal procedure, but the provided sources do not state a university position on AI-detection tools specifically.
The university warns users not to enter personal, confidential, or sensitive information into AI or online proofreading tools because content may be stored or become publicly available. It has also recommended a university AI chat tool, but the provided sources do not state a comprehensive institution-wide approved-platforms policy.