Birmingham, United Kingdom

University of Birmingham

Name: University of Birmingham AI Policy Tracker record
Creator: University AI Policy Tracker
License: https://creativecommons.org/licenses/by/4.0/

ClasificaciónQS World University Rankings 2026: 76Updated19 jul 2026

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Valor normalizado: {"tool":"microsoft_copilot","rawToolName":"Microsoft Copilot","description":"University-account Copilot with stated privacy and model-training protections for students.","howToObtain":"Use Edge while signed in with a University account, or sign in at copilot.microsoft.com with University email and password.","costToUser":"Free for students.","availability":"allowed","endorsementType":"officially_endorsed"}

Última verificación: 15 jul 2026
Último cambio: 15 jul 2026

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The University of Birmingham says Microsoft Copilot is available free to all University of Birmingham students. Students sign in with their University account or University email and password; the page says queries and chats are not stored or used to train the underlying model.
Fuente: Microsoft Copilot GenAI now available for students

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The University of Birmingham says Microsoft Copilot is available free to all University of Birmingham students. Students sign in with their University account or University email and password; the page says queries and chats are not stored or used to train the underlying model.

Idioma de la fuente: English (en)
Hash de instantánea: 1cccf2fb…
Recuperado: 15 jul 2026

Valor normalizado: assessment_genai_not_permitted_unless_explicit

Última verificación: 13 may 2026
Último cambio: 13 may 2026

Evidencia original

Evidencia 1

Unless explicitly stated otherwise, students should assume that the use of generative AI within an assessment or assignment is not permitted.
Fuente: Generative Artificial Intelligence and its role within teaching, learning and assessment

Idioma de la fuente: English (en)
Hash de instantánea: e3477cdf…
Recuperado: 13 may 2026
Localizador de evidencia: Guiding Framework - Academic Integrity

Valor normalizado: ai_detection_tools_not_allowable_currently

Última verificación: 13 may 2026
Último cambio: 13 may 2026

Evidencia original

Evidencia 1

Tools designed to detect the use of generative AI are currently known to produce both false positives and false negatives. At present, the use of any such tools within the University is not allowable and no student work should be uploaded to generative AI detection software.
Fuente: Generative Artificial Intelligence and its role within teaching, learning and assessment

Idioma de la fuente: English (en)
Hash de instantánea: e3477cdf…
Recuperado: 13 may 2026
Localizador de evidencia: Guiding Framework - Academic Integrity

Valor normalizado: ai_alone_not_allowed_to_allocate_grades

Última verificación: 13 may 2026
Último cambio: 13 may 2026

Evidencia original

Evidencia 1

All decisions, outcomes and feedback must be reviewed first by an academic member of staff before they are released to students. The use of generative AI tools on their own to allocate marks and student grades is not allowed.
Fuente: Principles on the Use of Artificial Intelligence Tools to Support Grading and the Provision of Student Feedback

Idioma de la fuente: English (en)
Hash de instantánea: 85b28c08…
Recuperado: 13 may 2026
Localizador de evidencia: Principles - 4

Valor normalizado: research_ai_personal_confidential_sensitive_data_controls

Última verificación: 13 may 2026
Último cambio: 13 may 2026

Evidencia original

Evidencia 1

Personal, confidential, or sensitive data must not be entered into AI tools without: clear justification (including consideration of locally-hosted versus cloud-based tools), data minimisation, Data Protection Impact Assessments (where applicable).
Fuente: Guidance for the use of AI in research

Idioma de la fuente: English (en)
Hash de instantánea: a666e661…
Recuperado: 13 may 2026
Localizador de evidencia: Guidance for the use of AI in research - Data Protection And Information Security

Valor normalizado: study_aids_allowed_but_not_submission_as_own_work

Última verificación: 13 may 2026
Último cambio: 13 may 2026

Evidencia original

Evidencia 1

The University's framework does allow you to use Generative AI tools as study aids for your personal learning and in your research. You are permitted to use these tools in this context, as long as you do not submit the actual AI-generated output as your own work for assessment.
Fuente: Student and PGR guidance on using GenAI tools ethically for work

Idioma de la fuente: English (en)
Hash de instantánea: 69cc1b8d…
Recuperado: 13 may 2026
Localizador de evidencia: Student and PGR use of Generative AI tools

Valor normalizado: research_ai_guidance_scope_and_human_accountability

Última verificación: 13 may 2026
Último cambio: 13 may 2026

Evidencia original

Evidencia 1

This guidance applies to all researchers at the University of Birmingham who engage with Artificial Intelligence (AI) in the context of research, whether by using existing tools, developing new models, or deploying AI systems in real-world environments. A human researcher must be accountable for every substantive claim, interpretation, and output.
Fuente: Guidance for the use of AI in research

Idioma de la fuente: English (en)
Hash de instantánea: a666e661…
Recuperado: 13 may 2026
Localizador de evidencia: Guidance for the use of AI in research - Scope and Human Oversight

Valor normalizado: university_framework_for_teaching_learning_assessment_support

Última verificación: 13 may 2026
Último cambio: 13 may 2026

Evidencia original

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This guidance provides a framework for the implementation and use of generative AI models within teaching, learning, assessment, and support at the University of Birmingham.
Fuente: Generative Artificial Intelligence and its role within teaching, learning and assessment

Idioma de la fuente: English (en)
Hash de instantánea: e3477cdf…
Recuperado: 13 may 2026
Localizador de evidencia: Guiding Framework for the Introduction of Generative AI Within Teaching, Learning and Assessment

Valor normalizado: assessment_permissions_should_be_clearly_communicated

Última verificación: 13 may 2026
Último cambio: 13 may 2026

Evidencia original

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Within all modules, academic staff should clearly articulate if, and to what extent, the use of generative AI tools is permitted within assessments or assignments by students: This should be detailed within the course outline and all assessment and assignment briefs.
Fuente: Generative Artificial Intelligence and its role within teaching, learning and assessment

Idioma de la fuente: English (en)
Hash de instantánea: e3477cdf…
Recuperado: 13 may 2026
Localizador de evidencia: Guiding Framework - Learning, teaching, assessment and support

Valor normalizado: ai_supported_grading_requires_approval_and_academic_responsibility

Última verificación: 13 may 2026
Último cambio: 13 may 2026

Evidencia original

Evidencia 1

From the 1 September 2024, and upon the appropriate approval being first received, academic staff can utilise AI systems to support the assessment, grading and moderation of student work along with the provision of individualised student feedback. Where such tools are used, academic staff remain responsible for the academic judgements made on submitted student work and for any feedback they provide for learners.
Fuente: Principles on the Use of Artificial Intelligence Tools to Support Grading and the Provision of Student Feedback

Idioma de la fuente: English (en)
Hash de instantánea: 85b28c08…
Recuperado: 13 may 2026
Localizador de evidencia: Principles - 1

Valor normalizado: pgt_dissertation_ai_generated_content_requires_school_permission

Última verificación: 13 may 2026
Último cambio: 13 may 2026

Evidencia original

Evidencia 1

Students should not submit, within any part of their PGT dissertation, material or content that has been generated by AI tools unless their use has been specifically permitted by the School. Where the use of generative AI tools is permitted, the University's Framework for the Introduction and Use of Generative Artificial Intelligence within Teaching, Learning and Assessment must be followed and students required to appropriately reference its use.
Fuente: Guidance for Academic Schools Relating to PGT Dissertations and the use of Generative Artificial Intelligence Tools

Idioma de la fuente: English (en)
Hash de instantánea: 0a408a47…
Recuperado: 13 may 2026
Localizador de evidencia: Guidance for Academic Schools Relating to PGT Dissertations - items 6-7

Valor normalizado: researchers_should_use_university_endorsed_ai_tools

Última verificación: 13 may 2026
Último cambio: 13 may 2026

Evidencia original

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Researchers should use only University-endorsed AI tools to ensure compliance with licensing, data protection, and information security requirements. Use of unapproved or externally hosted tools should be justified and recorded in project documentation such as Data Management Plans or ethics submissions.
Fuente: Guidance for the use of AI in research

Idioma de la fuente: English (en)
Hash de instantánea: a666e661…
Recuperado: 13 may 2026
Localizador de evidencia: Guidance for the use of AI in research - Transparency And Acknowledgment

Valor normalizado: enterprise_copilot_access_and_data_protection_indicator

Última verificación: 13 may 2026
Último cambio: 13 may 2026

Evidencia original

Evidencia 1

The University provides approved access to the Enterprise version of Microsoft Co-Pilot which you can access via your University account. Ensure the green shield labelled Enterprise data protection applies to this chat is showing so that you know you are safely using the Enterprise version.
Fuente: Responsible AI tool selection for researchers

Idioma de la fuente: English (en)
Hash de instantánea: 998c2811…
Recuperado: 13 may 2026
Localizador de evidencia: Responsible AI tool selection for researchers - opening guidance

Valor normalizado: ai_tool_terms_review_before_registration

Última verificación: 13 may 2026
Último cambio: 13 may 2026

Evidencia original

Evidencia 1

Before registering for a new tool, it is crucial to review the Terms and Conditions (licence), which form the legal agreement between you and the supplier. If issues arise, such as non-compliance with accessibility or data protection standards, indemnification requirements, or copyright concerns, seek further guidance from your local licensing or IT procurement teams before registering for the service.
Fuente: AI tools licensing review guidance

Idioma de la fuente: English (en)
Hash de instantánea: 6e3fb575…
Recuperado: 13 may 2026
Localizador de evidencia: AI tools licensing review guidance - Next steps

Valor normalizado: student_notice_should_cover_ai_marking_privacy_and_human_oversight

Última verificación: 13 may 2026
Último cambio: 13 may 2026

Evidencia original

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Where AI supported marking and feedback practices and used, clear information should be provided to students on their use that details why, and how, AI tools are being used; emphasises that there remains human oversight; and addresses any privacy concerns that students might have about their data or work being uploaded to AI tools.
Fuente: Student-facing Module Statement on AI Marking and Feedback

Idioma de la fuente: English (en)
Hash de instantánea: 450ecfc4…
Recuperado: 13 may 2026
Localizador de evidencia: Student-facing Module Statement on AI Marking and Feedback

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Fuentes oficiales

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Acknowledging and Citing the Use of Generative AI by Students

birmingham.ac.uk

URL de origen: https://www.birmingham.ac.uk/libraries/education-excellence/gai/acknowledging-gai-by-students
Hash de instantánea: def6296b…

AI tools licensing review guidance

intranet.birmingham.ac.uk

URL de origen: https://intranet.birmingham.ac.uk/student/libraries/copyright/researchers/ai-tools-licensing-review-guidance.aspx
Hash de instantánea: 6e3fb575…

Generative Artificial Intelligence and its role within teaching, learning and assessment

birmingham.ac.uk

URL de origen: https://www.birmingham.ac.uk/libraries/education-excellence/gai
Hash de instantánea: e3477cdf…

Guidance for Academic Schools Relating to PGT Dissertations and the use of Generative Artificial Intelligence Tools

birmingham.ac.uk

URL de origen: https://www.birmingham.ac.uk/libraries/education-excellence/gai/guidance-pgt-dissertations
Hash de instantánea: 0a408a47…

Guidance for the use of AI in research

birmingham.ac.uk

URL de origen: https://www.birmingham.ac.uk/Documents/research/ethics-integrity/guidance-for-use-of-ai-in-research.docx
Hash de instantánea: a666e661…

Microsoft Copilot GenAI now available for students

intranet.birmingham.ac.uk

URL de origen: https://intranet.birmingham.ac.uk/student/news/public/2024/oct-dec-2024/microsoft-copilot-genai-now-available-for-students.aspx
Hash de instantánea: 1cccf2fb…

Principles on the Use of Artificial Intelligence Tools to Support Grading and the Provision of Student Feedback

birmingham.ac.uk

URL de origen: https://www.birmingham.ac.uk/libraries/education-excellence/gai/principles-on-the-use-of-ai
Hash de instantánea: 85b28c08…

Programme handbook and Canvas statements relating to the use of Generative AI tools

birmingham.ac.uk

URL de origen: https://www.birmingham.ac.uk/libraries/education-excellence/gai/handbook-canvas-gai-use
Hash de instantánea: 19df8479…

Responsible AI tool selection for researchers

intranet.birmingham.ac.uk

URL de origen: https://intranet.birmingham.ac.uk/student/libraries/copyright/researchers/responsible-ai-tool-selection.aspx
Hash de instantánea: 998c2811…

Student and PGR guidance on using GenAI tools ethically for work

intranet.birmingham.ac.uk

URL de origen: https://intranet.birmingham.ac.uk/student/libraries/asc/student-guidance-gai.aspx
Hash de instantánea: 69cc1b8d…

Student-facing Module Statement on AI Marking and Feedback

birmingham.ac.uk

URL de origen: https://www.birmingham.ac.uk/libraries/education-excellence/gai/student-facing-module-statement-ai-marking-feedback
Hash de instantánea: 450ecfc4…

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Citation: University AI Policy Tracker. "University of Birmingham AI Policy Tracker record." Last checked July 19, 2026. https://eduaipolicy.org/universities/university-of-birmingham

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Microsoft Copilot is listed for University of Birmingham in an official university AI tools source. Derived availability: allowed. Derived endorsement type: officially endorsed.

For assessments and assignments, students should assume generative AI use is not permitted unless the assessment or assignment explicitly states otherwise.

The University states that generative AI detection tools are not currently allowable and that student work should not be uploaded to generative AI detection software.

For AI-supported marking and feedback, the University says all decisions, outcomes, and feedback must be reviewed by academic staff before release to students, and generative AI tools alone cannot allocate marks and student grades.

The research AI guidance says personal, confidential, or sensitive data must not be entered into AI tools without clear justification, data minimisation, and a Data Protection Impact Assessment where applicable.

The student guidance allows use of generative AI tools as study aids for personal learning and research, while distinguishing that from submitting AI-generated output as the student's own assessment work.

The research AI guidance applies to University of Birmingham researchers using, developing, or deploying AI, and places accountability for substantive claims, interpretations, and outputs on human researchers.