Sheffield, United Kingdom

The University of Sheffield

Name: The University of Sheffield AI Policy Tracker record
Creator: University AI Policy Tracker
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ClassementQS World University Rankings 2026: 92Updated23 mai 2026

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Valeur normalisée: genai_detection_tools_not_used_due_to_error_rate_concerns

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GenAI detection tools are not used at the University of Sheffield. This is due to concerns over their error rates and the potential for both false positives and false negatives when scanning for potential use of GenAI.
Source: Generative AI and academic integrity | StudySkills@Sheffield | The University of Sheffield

Langue de la source: English (en)
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Localisateur de preuve: GenAI detection tools

Valeur normalisée: pgr_genai_use_must_align_responsible_research_academic_integrity_expectations

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PGRs, as researchers, produce original knowledge for an assessment (thesis and viva) that leads to the PhD, and as such, you must be mindful of the principles of research integrity and academic integrity, and your use of generative AI must align with the University's expectations for responsible research and academic integrity.
Source: Guidance to PGRs on the use of GenAI | RPI | The University of Sheffield

Langue de la source: English (en)
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Localisateur de preuve: Guidance to PGRs on the use of GenAI

Valeur normalisée: researchers_must_not_upload_confidential_proprietary_or_identifiable_information_to_genai

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Researchers must ensure that confidential, proprietary, or personally identifiable information is never uploaded to any GenAI platform.
Source: Guidance to PGRs on the use of GenAI | RPI | The University of Sheffield

Langue de la source: English (en)
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Localisateur de preuve: Frequently Asked Questions

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Only University-approved AI tools should be used for official University business. All staff have access to Google Gemini as the institutionally-supported GenAI tool.
Source: Principles for the use of Generative AI for productivity purposes | IT Services | The University of Sheffield

Langue de la source: English (en)
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Localisateur de preuve: Data protection and safe use of AI tools

Valeur normalisée: ai_use_must_comply_with_gdpr_and_no_sensitive_data_in_public_unregulated_models

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All use of AI must comply with GDPR and the University's data protection policies. Sensitive or confidential information must not be entered into public or unregulated AI models.
Source: Principles for the use of Generative AI for productivity purposes | IT Services | The University of Sheffield

Langue de la source: English (en)
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Localisateur de preuve: Ethical and responsible use of AI tools

Valeur normalisée: students_check_module_assessment_criteria_before_genai_use

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The golden rule: always check your school / department guidance and the specific module assessment criteria as the use of GenAI may be specifically prohibited on certain modules or assessments.
Source: Generative AI and academic integrity | StudySkills@Sheffield | The University of Sheffield

Langue de la source: English (en)
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Localisateur de preuve: Using GenAI ethically and appropriately

Valeur normalisée: genai_content_disclosure_required_passing_off_counts_academic_misconduct

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A full disclosure of any content produced by GenAI should always be acknowledged in your work. Attempts to pass off content as your own work is counted as academic misconduct and may lead to action being taken against you.
Source: Generative AI and academic integrity | StudySkills@Sheffield | The University of Sheffield

Langue de la source: English (en)
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Localisateur de preuve: Using GenAI ethically and appropriately

Valeur normalisée: staff_productivity_genai_optional_supportive_not_mandatory

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The use of GenAI, except where your team may have adopted use for specific tasks, is optional. This technology is intended to be a supportive resource, not a mandatory requirement for any role.
Source: Principles for the use of Generative AI for productivity purposes | IT Services | The University of Sheffield

Langue de la source: English (en)
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Localisateur de preuve: Introduction

Valeur normalisée: google_gemini_institutionally_supported_genai_tool_for_learning_and_teaching

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All students and staff have access to Google Gemini as the institutionally supported GenAI tool. Where possible, Gemini should be used to support learning and teaching activities.
Source: Principles for generative AI in education | Education at Sheffield | The University of Sheffield

Langue de la source: English (en)
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Localisateur de preuve: Inclusivity and accessibility

Valeur normalisée: undergraduate_programmes_integrate_genai_literacy_and_assessment_clarity

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The University has developed a Common Approach to ensure every undergraduate programme integrates GenAI literacy through structured teaching activities and formal assessment, while providing clarity to staff and students about acceptable AI use across all assessments.
Source: Principles for generative AI in education | Education at Sheffield | The University of Sheffield

Langue de la source: English (en)
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Localisateur de preuve: A Common Approach to generative AI in the curriculum

Valeur normalisée: pgr_thesis_genai_use_permitted_if_consistent_and_declared

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Yes, students are permitted to make use of generative AI tools in their thesis writing processes. You should declare your use of GenAI tools and take full responsibility for the content of your submitted thesis.
Source: Guidance to PGRs on the use of GenAI | RPI | The University of Sheffield

Langue de la source: English (en)
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Localisateur de preuve: Frequently Asked Questions

Valeur normalisée: allowed_assessment_genai_use_may_require_acknowledge_describe_evidence_disclosure

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In assignments where you are sure that you are allowed to use GenAI, you may be asked to provide a full disclosure of how you have done so. You can provide this information by completing an Acknowledge, Describe, Evidence template.
Source: How to use GenAI for assessment | StudySkills@Sheffield | The University of Sheffield

Langue de la source: English (en)
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Localisateur de preuve: Acknowledge, Describe, Evidence

Valeur normalisée: The University of Sheffield tells students that GenAI outputs should not be used as sources for assessment and should never be cited as if they were sources.

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GenAI outputs should not be used as sources for assessment and you should never cite anything from a GenAI tool.
Source: Generative AI and academic integrity

Langue de la source: English (en)
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Localisateur de preuve: citing GenAI section

Valeur normalisée: The University of Sheffield says it does not support use of sites that share lecture notes, essays, lab reports, or exam questions.

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The University does not support the use of sites that share content such as lecture notes, essays, lab reports or exam questions.
Source: Generative AI and academic integrity

Langue de la source: English (en)
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Localisateur de preuve: prohibited practices section

Valeur normalisée: The University of Sheffield tells students not to provide personal, private, or confidential information in GenAI prompts.

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You should not provide any personal, private or confidential information in your prompts.
Source: How to use GenAI for assessment

Langue de la source: English (en)
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Localisateur de preuve: ethical use section

Valeur normalisée: The University of Sheffield warns that unpermitted GenAI use may be treated as unfair advantage even if the student discloses it.

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Even if you make a full disclosure of your use of GenAI, if this is not specifically permitted in your assessment criteria... there is a risk of this use being considered an unfair advantage.
Source: How to use GenAI for assessment

Langue de la source: English (en)
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Localisateur de preuve: academic misconduct section

Valeur normalisée: student_non_google_ai_tools_use_case_it_solution_review_for_data_protection_security

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Where tools other than Google Suite are made available to students on a use case basis, the New IT Solution Request Process has been followed to ensure they comply with data protection and information security policies.
Source: Principles for generative AI in education | Education at Sheffield | The University of Sheffield

Langue de la source: English (en)
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Localisateur de preuve: Data protection and safe use of AI tools

Valeur normalisée: third_party_copyright_material_in_genai_prompts_needs_licence_permission_or_caution

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If pasting any third-party copyright material into a genAI system, you should ensure it is either suitably licensed or that you have obtained the rights owner's permission.
Source: Generative Artificial Intelligence (genAI) and Copyright | Library | The University of Sheffield

Langue de la source: English (en)
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Localisateur de preuve: Inputs and prompting

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Sources officielles

8 sources

Generative AI and academic integrity

sheffield.ac.uk

URL de la source: https://sheffield.ac.uk/study-skills/assessment/academic-integrity/ai-and-academic-integrity
Hash de l'instantané: 88af9e44…

Generative AI and academic integrity

sheffield.ac.uk

URL de la source: https://sheffield.ac.uk/study-skills/assessment/academic-integrity/ai-and-academic-integrity
Hash de l'instantané: 4defbbab…

Generative Artificial Intelligence (genAI) and Copyright

sheffield.ac.uk

URL de la source: https://sheffield.ac.uk/library/copyright/generative-artificial-intelligence-genai-and-copyright
Hash de l'instantané: 8aa36c8d…

Guidance to PGRs on the use of GenAI

sheffield.ac.uk

URL de la source: https://sheffield.ac.uk/rpi/pgr/guidance-pgrs-use-genai
Hash de l'instantané: 5121cdd7…

How to use GenAI for assessment

sheffield.ac.uk

URL de la source: https://sheffield.ac.uk/study-skills/digital/generative-ai/assessment
Hash de l'instantané: 5bf63f04…

How to use GenAI for assessment

sheffield.ac.uk

URL de la source: https://sheffield.ac.uk/study-skills/digital/generative-ai/assessment
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Principles for generative AI in education

sheffield.ac.uk

URL de la source: https://sheffield.ac.uk/our-education/ai-principles
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Principles for the use of Generative AI for productivity purposes

sheffield.ac.uk

URL de la source: https://sheffield.ac.uk/it-services/generative-ai-principles-productivity
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Citation: University AI Policy Tracker. "The University of Sheffield AI Policy Tracker record." Last checked May 23, 2026. https://eduaipolicy.org/universities/the-university-of-sheffield

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Affirmations révisées

StudySkills@Sheffield guidance says GenAI detection tools are not used at the University of Sheffield because of error-rate and false-positive or false-negative concerns.

Sheffield PGR guidance says postgraduate researchers' use of generative AI must align with the University's expectations for responsible research and academic integrity.

The PGR guidance says researchers must ensure confidential, proprietary, or personally identifiable information is never uploaded to any GenAI platform.

IT Services productivity principles say only University-approved AI tools should be used for official University business, and staff have access to Google Gemini as the institutionally supported GenAI tool.

IT Services productivity principles say AI use must comply with GDPR and University data-protection policies, and sensitive or confidential information must not be entered into public or unregulated AI models.

Student academic-integrity guidance tells students to check school or department guidance and module assessment criteria before using GenAI, because use may be prohibited on some modules or assessments.

Student academic-integrity guidance says a full disclosure of GenAI-produced content should always be acknowledged, and passing off that content as one's own work counts as academic misconduct.

IT Services productivity principles say GenAI use is optional except where a team has adopted it for specific tasks, and it is a supportive resource rather than a mandatory requirement for any role.