University of Lincoln AI Policy

4.4 AI enhanced assessments: The academic decision to incorporate AI within assessments is driven

by the pedagogical requirements and assessment outcomes. As such, use of AI, depending on the

assessment type may not be appropriate and use of AI could be excluded from a particular

assessment (in preparation and/or delivery). Full guidance (where, when, and how) including any

rationale must be provided within the assessment brief. Student failure to follow the guidance could

result in an academic offence.

5.2 Plagiarism Prevention: Proper attribution is required for any AI-generated content to prevent

plagiarism. AI should support original work, not replace it. Where AI is permitted within

assessments, full and clear guidance must be provided to students on what, where, and how AI can

be used. Any use of AI within the specified assessment outside of these permitted parameters is not

allowed and may be subject to an academic offence.

Unauthorised use of AI is using AI tools in ways not permitted by your course, such as generating or editing work that you submit as your own. It misrepresents your effort and breaches academic integrity.

4.4 AI enhanced assessments: The academic decision to incorporate AI within assessments is driven

by the pedagogical requirements and assessment outcomes. As such, use of AI, depending on the

assessment type may not be appropriate and use of AI could be excluded from a particular

assessment (in preparation and/or delivery). Full guidance (where, when, and how) including any

rationale must be provided within the assessment brief. Student failure to follow the guidance could

result in an academic offence.

5.2 Plagiarism Prevention: Proper attribution is required for any AI-generated content to prevent

plagiarism. AI should support original work, not replace it. Where AI is permitted within

assessments, full and clear guidance must be provided to students on what, where, and how AI can

be used. Any use of AI within the specified assessment outside of these permitted parameters is not

allowed and may be subject to an academic offence.

4.1 All students are encouraged to familiarise themselves with AI technologies to enhance their learning

and develop their knowledge. If students are using AI, they must ensure that they adopt ethical

approaches that maintains academic integrity and adheres to assessment guidance and university

policy.

4.2 Support Student Learning: AI tools can be used to provide personalised feedback, knowledge

acquisition and support, helping students identify areas for improvement and enhance their learning

experience. Over-reliance on AI feedback, however, may reduce (or give the impression of

reducing) student engagement with human teaching staff. Ensure AI tools complement, rather than

replace, human interaction. Regularly review AI feedback for accuracy and relevance.

Data handling: some tools can help you analyse data, create charts, or write basic code.

4.4 AI enhanced assessments: The academic decision to incorporate AI within assessments is driven

by the pedagogical requirements and assessment outcomes. As such, use of AI, depending on the

assessment type may not be appropriate and use of AI could be excluded from a particular

assessment (in preparation and/or delivery). Full guidance (where, when, and how) including any

rationale must be provided within the assessment brief. Student failure to follow the guidance could

result in an academic offence.

The University of Lincoln’s Research Ethics Policy is intended to support good conduct in research and

research related activities, in order to encourage research of the highest quality. It provides general principles

and standards for good ethical practice in research, for the individual researcher (staff member or student)

and the institution as a whole.

This policy is applicable to all staff and students and should be read in conjunction with the University's Code

of Practice for Research, which reflects the principles and commitments outlined in the Concordat to

Support Research Integrity.

Misconduct in research includes fabricating or falsifying data, misrepresenting findings, interests, or involvement, and failing to follow accepted procedures that protect participants, the environment, or research integrity. It also covers the improper handling of confidential or personal information collected during research.

The UKRIO Procedure comprehensively defines the process for dealing with allegations of

misconduct in research against staff members at the University of Lincoln. Allegations against

students (including Post-graduate research students) should be dealt with under the

University’s General Regulations.

• UKRIO defines misconduct in research as including, but not limited to:

a) Fabrication

b) Falsification

c) Misrepresentation of data and/or interests and/or involvement

d) Plagiarism

e) Failure to follow accepted procedures or to exercise due care in carrying out

responsibilities for:

i) Avoiding unreasonable risk or harm to:

- humans

- animals used in research

- the environment

ii) The proper handling of privileged or private information on individuals collected

during the research

5.2 Plagiarism Prevention: Proper attribution is required for any AI-generated content to prevent

plagiarism. AI should support original work, not replace it. Where AI is permitted within

assessments, full and clear guidance must be provided to students on what, where, and how AI can

be used.

5.3 Transparency: All users must disclose the use of AI in their work. AI-generated content should be

properly attributed and not presented as one’s own without acknowledgment. This includes

informing staff and students about how AI tools are used, the data they collect, and how that data is

used to support learning outcomes.

Student failure to follow the guidance could

result in an academic offence.

Any use of AI within the specified assessment outside of these permitted parameters is not

allowed and may be subject to an academic offence.

Unauthorised use of AI is using AI tools in ways not permitted by your course, such as generating or editing work that you submit as your own. It misrepresents your effort and breaches academic integrity.

Avoid copying and pasting students’ work into AI tools to check for originality. AI cannot reliably detect this and may produce false feedback.

4.5 Staff Training: All staff are encouraged to familiarise themselves with AI technologies to integrate

them effectively into their teaching practices. The University provides training and resources to help

staff understand the capabilities and limitations of AI tools.

4.7 Content Creation and Curation: AI can be effective in assisting the creation and curation of

educational content, such as generating lesson plans, quizzes, summarising lecture notes, and

recommending additional resources. AI tools cannot be relied upon to be accurate, and quality and

relevance of AI-generated content may vary. Any use of AI is the responsibility of the user, and they

remain accountable for accuracy and relevancy of materials generated. Staff who teach and

students must always review AI-generated content before use.

4.9 Fair Assessment: While AI tools can significantly aid in grading and providing feedback, it is crucial

to maintain rigorous human oversight to uphold the quality and integrity of assessments. This

overseight ensures that AI-driven evaluations are fair, unbiased, and aligned with University of

Lincoln academic standards.

All use of AI must comply with other

existing University policies (external website), such as the AI Policy, the Data Protection Policy, the

Information Ownership and Classification Policy, the IP Policy and the Digital Services Acceptable

Use Policy.

5.7 Intellectual Property Rights (IPR) and Copyright: Staff who teach and students must respect IPR

and copyright laws when using AI tools and resources. This includes:

5.7.1 Ensuring that any content uploaded to AI services is allowed by the University or IPR holder, is

properly licenced or used under fair use provisions.

5.7.2 Acknowledging and crediting the original creators of any third-party content used in AI

applications.

Never input personal data (yours or others’) into AI systems – this would breach GDPR.

3.1 This policy was developed through the AI Steering Group, with cross departmental input from LALT,

Libraries and Learning Skills, Legal and Compliance, Academic Members, Digital Services, and the

SU. Copilot (AI) was also used in its writing.

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