A funded pilot examines the challenges and opportunities that generative AI poses for assessment in further and higher education. Placing the question inside a funded research project rather than a policy circular is what allows assessment redesign to be tested before it is prescribed.
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The curated records of Task 2.2. The account view reads them grouped by level and domain; the database view opens the same records for filtering, sorting and downloading.
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Institutional governance3 practicesStudents may use generative AI to support their learning and, unless instructed otherwise, in assessment preparation, provided the use is acknowledged. The policy pairs permission with three prohibitions covering confidential information, personal data and copyrighted assessment content, and warns that over-reliance may hinder skill development.
New assessment approaches aim to keep tasks robust to the use of AI while maintaining academic integrity and providing differentiated support for diverse needs. Staff capacity is developed through training on responsible use, ethics and inclusivity, with the institution reporting a shift from high-level guidance to concrete application.