Aston is proud to be the Midlands' only Adobe Creative Campus, giving students free use of the Adobe Creative Cloud. Students have access to the full suite including Adobe Express, including new AI technology from Adobe; sign in to the Adobe website using Aston login details.
Adobe Express with AI technology is listed for Aston University in an official university AI tools source. Derived availability: allowed. Derived endorsement type: officially endorsed.
Aston University has become one of the first universities in the UK to provide full Microsoft 365 Copilot capabilities to all staff. All staff will benefit from the full Microsoft 365 Copilot suite, including specialist agents such as Researcher and Analyst.
Microsoft 365 Copilot is listed for Aston University in an official university AI tools source. Derived availability: allowed. Derived endorsement type: officially endorsed.
Aston University offers Microsoft 365 Copilot to all staff with training and support, as well as providing access to Copilot Chat for all students. The strategic partnership will provide students with chat capabilities.
Microsoft Copilot Chat is listed for Aston University in an official university AI tools source. Derived availability: allowed. Derived endorsement type: officially endorsed.
Misusing Artificial Intelligence (AI) tools – In an assessment where the use of Artificial Intelligence (AI) tools is not permitted, a student uses one or more AI tools to generate assessment content which is then submitted as their own original work.
Aston University's 2024/25 student discipline regulations define misusing AI tools as an academic offence where AI use is not permitted and a student uses AI tools to generate assessment content submitted as their own original work.
For every assessment, without exception, the status of the assessment regarding permitted/prohibited use of generative AI must be explicitly indicated to students in the assessment brief.
Aston is proud to be the Midlands' only Adobe Creative Campus, giving students free use of the Adobe Creative Cloud. Students have access to the full suite including Adobe Express, including new AI technology from Adobe; sign in to the Adobe website using Aston login details.
Adobe Express with AI technology is listed for Aston University in an official university AI tools source. Derived availability: allowed. Derived endorsement type: officially endorsed.
Aston University has become one of the first universities in the UK to provide full Microsoft 365 Copilot capabilities to all staff. All staff will benefit from the full Microsoft 365 Copilot suite, including specialist agents such as Researcher and Analyst.
Microsoft 365 Copilot is listed for Aston University in an official university AI tools source. Derived availability: allowed. Derived endorsement type: officially endorsed.
Aston University offers Microsoft 365 Copilot to all staff with training and support, as well as providing access to Copilot Chat for all students. The strategic partnership will provide students with chat capabilities.
Microsoft Copilot Chat is listed for Aston University in an official university AI tools source. Derived availability: allowed. Derived endorsement type: officially endorsed.
Misusing Artificial Intelligence (AI) tools – In an assessment where the use of Artificial Intelligence (AI) tools is not permitted, a student uses one or more AI tools to generate assessment content which is then submitted as their own original work.
Aston University's 2024/25 student discipline regulations define misusing AI tools as an academic offence where AI use is not permitted and a student uses AI tools to generate assessment content submitted as their own original work.
For every assessment, without exception, the status of the assessment regarding permitted/prohibited use of generative AI must be explicitly indicated to students in the assessment brief.
Use of AI tools should be disclosed – especially when applied in the generation of content. Appropriate application and use of AI tools should be clearly specified for learners and researchers.
Aston University's AI code of conduct guidance says use of AI tools should be disclosed, especially when applied in the generation of content, and appropriate uses should be clearly specified for learners and researchers.
Aston is proud to be the Midlands' only Adobe Creative Campus, giving students free use of the Adobe Creative Cloud. Students have access to the full suite including Adobe Express, including new AI technology from Adobe; sign in to the Adobe website using Aston login details.
Adobe Express with AI technology is listed for Aston University in an official university AI tools source. Derived availability: allowed. Derived endorsement type: officially endorsed.
Aston University has become one of the first universities in the UK to provide full Microsoft 365 Copilot capabilities to all staff. All staff will benefit from the full Microsoft 365 Copilot suite, including specialist agents such as Researcher and Analyst.
Microsoft 365 Copilot is listed for Aston University in an official university AI tools source. Derived availability: allowed. Derived endorsement type: officially endorsed.
Aston University offers Microsoft 365 Copilot to all staff with training and support, as well as providing access to Copilot Chat for all students. The strategic partnership will provide students with chat capabilities.
Microsoft Copilot Chat is listed for Aston University in an official university AI tools source. Derived availability: allowed. Derived endorsement type: officially endorsed.
For every assessment, without exception, the status of the assessment regarding permitted/prohibited use of generative AI must be explicitly indicated to students in the assessment brief.
When permitted to use AI in an assessment, use it as a starting point to assist and/or structure your thinking rather than a solution to replace your thinking.
Aston University's student guidance advises that when AI is permitted in an assessment, students should use it as a starting point to assist or structure thinking rather than as a replacement for their own thinking.
Aston University has become one of the first universities in the UK to provide full Microsoft 365 Copilot capabilities to all staff. All staff will benefit from the full Microsoft 365 Copilot suite, including specialist agents such as Researcher and Analyst.
Microsoft 365 Copilot is listed for Aston University in an official university AI tools source. Derived availability: allowed. Derived endorsement type: officially endorsed.
Use of AI tools should be disclosed – especially when applied in the generation of content. Appropriate application and use of AI tools should be clearly specified for learners and researchers.
Aston University's AI code of conduct guidance says use of AI tools should be disclosed, especially when applied in the generation of content, and appropriate uses should be clearly specified for learners and researchers.
Misusing Artificial Intelligence (AI) tools – In an assessment where the use of Artificial Intelligence (AI) tools is not permitted, a student uses one or more AI tools to generate assessment content which is then submitted as their own original work.
Aston University's 2024/25 student discipline regulations define misusing AI tools as an academic offence where AI use is not permitted and a student uses AI tools to generate assessment content submitted as their own original work.
The offence relating to the misuse of artificial intelligence tools has been reworded: Unreferenced use of artificial intelligence in an assessment in contravention to the relevant assessment brief.
Aston University's 2025/26 general regulations update identifies unreferenced use of artificial intelligence in an assessment in contravention of the relevant assessment brief as an academic offence category.
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Tariff of Penalties for Academic Offences, 2025/26 update
Use of AI tools should be disclosed – especially when applied in the generation of content. Appropriate application and use of AI tools should be clearly specified for learners and researchers.
Aston University's AI code of conduct guidance says use of AI tools should be disclosed, especially when applied in the generation of content, and appropriate uses should be clearly specified for learners and researchers.
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Aston University's 2024/25 student discipline regulations define misusing AI tools as an academic offence where AI use is not permitted and a student uses AI tools to generate assessment content submitted as their own original work.
Misusing Artificial Intelligence (AI) tools – In an assessment where the use of Artificial Intelligence (AI) tools is not permitted, a student uses one or more AI tools to generate assessment content which is then submitted as their own original work.
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Academic offences
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Aston University's 2025/26 general regulations update identifies unreferenced use of artificial intelligence in an assessment in contravention of the relevant assessment brief as an academic offence category.
The offence relating to the misuse of artificial intelligence tools has been reworded: Unreferenced use of artificial intelligence in an assessment in contravention to the relevant assessment brief.
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Tariff of Penalties for Academic Offences, 2025/26 update
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Aston University's AI code of conduct guidance says use of AI tools should be disclosed, especially when applied in the generation of content, and appropriate uses should be clearly specified for learners and researchers.
Use of AI tools should be disclosed – especially when applied in the generation of content. Appropriate application and use of AI tools should be clearly specified for learners and researchers.
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Appendix 1 - Code of conduct for AI at Aston
Règles d’utilisation des outils d’IA 5 énoncés examinés
Règles d’utilisation des outils d’IA
Adobe Express with AI technology is listed for Aston University in an official university AI tools source. Derived availability: allowed. Derived endorsement type: officially endorsed.
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Valeur normalisée: {"tool":"adobe_express","rawToolName":"Adobe Express with AI technology","description":"Aston gives students free use of Adobe Creative Cloud, including Adobe Express and its AI technology.","howToObtain":"Sign in to Adobe with Aston login details and install or use Creative Cloud applications and services.","costToUser":"Free to Aston students.","availability":"allowed","endorsementType":"officially_endorsed"}
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Dernière modification
16 juil. 2026
Preuve originale
Preuve 1
Aston is proud to be the Midlands' only Adobe Creative Campus, giving students free use of the Adobe Creative Cloud. Students have access to the full suite including Adobe Express, including new AI technology from Adobe; sign in to the Adobe website using Aston login details.
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Aston is proud to be the Midlands' only Adobe Creative Campus, giving students free use of the Adobe Creative Cloud. Students have access to the full suite including Adobe Express, including new AI technology from Adobe; sign in to the Adobe website using Aston login details.
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English (en)
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Règles d’utilisation des outils d’IA
Microsoft 365 Copilot is listed for Aston University in an official university AI tools source. Derived availability: allowed. Derived endorsement type: officially endorsed.
Révision: Révisé par un agentConfiance97%
Valeur normalisée: {"tool":"microsoft_copilot","rawToolName":"Microsoft 365 Copilot","description":"Aston provides full Microsoft 365 Copilot capabilities, including Researcher and Analyst, to all staff with training and support.","howToObtain":"Provided to Aston staff as part of the Microsoft 365 Copilot rollout.","costToUser":"Not specified.","availability":"allowed","endorsementType":"officially_endorsed"}
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16 juil. 2026
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Preuve 1
Aston University has become one of the first universities in the UK to provide full Microsoft 365 Copilot capabilities to all staff. All staff will benefit from the full Microsoft 365 Copilot suite, including specialist agents such as Researcher and Analyst.
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Aston University has become one of the first universities in the UK to provide full Microsoft 365 Copilot capabilities to all staff. All staff will benefit from the full Microsoft 365 Copilot suite, including specialist agents such as Researcher and Analyst.
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Règles d’utilisation des outils d’IA
Microsoft Copilot Chat is listed for Aston University in an official university AI tools source. Derived availability: allowed. Derived endorsement type: officially endorsed.
Révision: Révisé par un agentConfiance97%
Valeur normalisée: {"tool":"microsoft_copilot","rawToolName":"Microsoft Copilot Chat","description":"Aston provides Copilot Chat access for all students through its strategic Microsoft partnership.","howToObtain":"Available to Aston students as part of the Copilot rollout.","costToUser":"Not specified.","availability":"allowed","endorsementType":"officially_endorsed"}
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Dernière modification
16 juil. 2026
Preuve originale
Preuve 1
Aston University offers Microsoft 365 Copilot to all staff with training and support, as well as providing access to Copilot Chat for all students. The strategic partnership will provide students with chat capabilities.
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Aston University offers Microsoft 365 Copilot to all staff with training and support, as well as providing access to Copilot Chat for all students. The strategic partnership will provide students with chat capabilities.
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English (en)
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Règles d’utilisation des outils d’IA
Aston University staff guidance says each assessment brief must explicitly state whether generative AI use is essential, optional, or prohibited.
For every assessment, without exception, the status of the assessment regarding permitted/prohibited use of generative AI must be explicitly indicated to students in the assessment brief.
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Key notes
Règles d’utilisation des outils d’IA
Aston University's student guidance advises that when AI is permitted in an assessment, students should use it as a starting point to assist or structure thinking rather than as a replacement for their own thinking.
When permitted to use AI in an assessment, use it as a starting point to assist and/or structure your thinking rather than a solution to replace your thinking.
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English (en)
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Appendix 2 - Guidance notes for students
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Aston University is first Midlands University to provide all staff with Microsoft 365 Copilot and Copilot Chat for Students
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aston.ac.uk
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Citation: University AI Policy Tracker. "Aston University AI Policy Tracker record." Last checked July 19, 2026. https://eduaipolicy.org/universities/aston-university
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Aston University has 5 source-backed public claims for coursework; deterministic analysis status: blocked.
