As a UOW student, you have access to Microsoft Copilot, which is supported by enterprise data protection and available at no cost through your UOW account. Make sure you use UOW-approved tools such as Microsoft Copilot.
Microsoft Copilot is listed for University of Wollongong in an official university AI tools source. Derived availability: allowed. Derived endorsement type: officially endorsed.
A statement that indicates whether and how generative artificial intelligence tools can be used in the subject, including in relation to each assessment task.
UOW's Subject Delivery Policy requires assessment information in each Subject Outline to include a statement indicating whether and how generative artificial intelligence tools can be used in the subject, including for each assessment task.
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Section 14 - Schedule 2: Subject Outline Minimum Requirements, Part B
It is important that such processes and technologies are institutionally supported and ethical in accord with associated privacy and data policies (e.g. staff are not permitted to upload student work to third party tools, including generative artificial intelligence (GenAI) or misconduct detection software).
UOW's Assessment and Feedback Policy says staff are not permitted to upload student work to third-party tools, including GenAI or misconduct detection software, in the context of privacy and data policies.
Misuse of Generative Artificial Intelligence Technology Using work (e.g. assignment, essay, exam paper, research paper, creative project, data) generated by an unauthorised artificial intelligence (AI) tool in an assessment without permission from the subject coordinator; Using work generated by an artificial intelligence (AI) tool in an assessment where this is permitted, but without appropriate acknowledgement.
UOW's Academic Integrity Policy lists misuse of generative artificial intelligence technology as academic misconduct when work is generated by an unauthorised AI tool without subject coordinator permission, or when permitted AI-generated work lacks appropriate acknowledgement.
Misuse of gen AI in assessments includes using gen AI where it is prohibited or using it beyond the scope set out in the assessment instructions. Misuse of gen AI in assessments constitutes academic misconduct (as specified by University Policy).
UOW states that misusing GenAI in assessments includes use where it is prohibited or beyond assessment instructions, and that misuse constitutes academic misconduct under University policy.
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What will happen if you misuse gen AI in an assessment?
As a UOW student, you have access to Microsoft Copilot, which is supported by enterprise data protection and available at no cost through your UOW account. Make sure you use UOW-approved tools such as Microsoft Copilot.
Microsoft Copilot is listed for University of Wollongong in an official university AI tools source. Derived availability: allowed. Derived endorsement type: officially endorsed.
A statement that indicates whether and how generative artificial intelligence tools can be used in the subject, including in relation to each assessment task.
UOW's Subject Delivery Policy requires assessment information in each Subject Outline to include a statement indicating whether and how generative artificial intelligence tools can be used in the subject, including for each assessment task.
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Section 14 - Schedule 2: Subject Outline Minimum Requirements, Part B
Misuse of Generative Artificial Intelligence Technology Using work (e.g. assignment, essay, exam paper, research paper, creative project, data) generated by an unauthorised artificial intelligence (AI) tool in an assessment without permission from the subject coordinator; Using work generated by an artificial intelligence (AI) tool in an assessment where this is permitted, but without appropriate acknowledgement.
UOW's Academic Integrity Policy lists misuse of generative artificial intelligence technology as academic misconduct when work is generated by an unauthorised AI tool without subject coordinator permission, or when permitted AI-generated work lacks appropriate acknowledgement.
Misuse of gen AI in assessments includes using gen AI where it is prohibited or using it beyond the scope set out in the assessment instructions. Misuse of gen AI in assessments constitutes academic misconduct (as specified by University Policy).
UOW states that misusing GenAI in assessments includes use where it is prohibited or beyond assessment instructions, and that misuse constitutes academic misconduct under University policy.
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What will happen if you misuse gen AI in an assessment?
Before using gen AI for an assessment task, make sure you check your Subject Outline and/or subject Moodle site to see to what extent gen AI may be used and associated instructions regarding acknowledgement.
UOW tells students to check the Subject Outline or subject Moodle site before using GenAI in an assessment task, because those sources specify the permitted extent of GenAI use and acknowledgement instructions.
Misuse of Generative Artificial Intelligence Technology Using work (e.g. assignment, essay, exam paper, research paper, creative project, data) generated by an unauthorised artificial intelligence (AI) tool in an assessment without permission from the subject coordinator; Using work generated by an artificial intelligence (AI) tool in an assessment where this is permitted, but without appropriate acknowledgement.
UOW's Academic Integrity Policy lists misuse of generative artificial intelligence technology as academic misconduct when work is generated by an unauthorised AI tool without subject coordinator permission, or when permitted AI-generated work lacks appropriate acknowledgement.
Before using gen AI for an assessment task, make sure you check your Subject Outline and/or subject Moodle site to see to what extent gen AI may be used and associated instructions regarding acknowledgement.
UOW tells students to check the Subject Outline or subject Moodle site before using GenAI in an assessment task, because those sources specify the permitted extent of GenAI use and acknowledgement instructions.
As a UOW student, you have access to Microsoft Copilot, which is supported by enterprise data protection and available at no cost through your UOW account. Make sure you use UOW-approved tools such as Microsoft Copilot.
Microsoft Copilot is listed for University of Wollongong in an official university AI tools source. Derived availability: allowed. Derived endorsement type: officially endorsed.
It is important that such processes and technologies are institutionally supported and ethical in accord with associated privacy and data policies (e.g. staff are not permitted to upload student work to third party tools, including generative artificial intelligence (GenAI) or misconduct detection software).
UOW's Assessment and Feedback Policy says staff are not permitted to upload student work to third-party tools, including GenAI or misconduct detection software, in the context of privacy and data policies.
UOW recommends Copilot due to its Enterprise Data Protection policy, which means that your prompts and responses are encrypted and not retained by Microsoft to train its products.
UOW's student guidance recommends Microsoft Copilot when students use GenAI and says Copilot's Enterprise Data Protection means prompts and responses are encrypted and not retained by Microsoft to train its products.
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Some of the risks associated with GenAI include: Data harvesting
As a UOW student, you have access to Microsoft Copilot, which is supported by enterprise data protection and available at no cost through your UOW account. Make sure you use UOW-approved tools such as Microsoft Copilot.
Microsoft Copilot is listed for University of Wollongong in an official university AI tools source. Derived availability: allowed. Derived endorsement type: officially endorsed.
Before using gen AI for an assessment task, make sure you check your Subject Outline and/or subject Moodle site to see to what extent gen AI may be used and associated instructions regarding acknowledgement.
UOW tells students to check the Subject Outline or subject Moodle site before using GenAI in an assessment task, because those sources specify the permitted extent of GenAI use and acknowledgement instructions.
UOW recommends Copilot due to its Enterprise Data Protection policy, which means that your prompts and responses are encrypted and not retained by Microsoft to train its products.
UOW's student guidance recommends Microsoft Copilot when students use GenAI and says Copilot's Enterprise Data Protection means prompts and responses are encrypted and not retained by Microsoft to train its products.
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Some of the risks associated with GenAI include: Data harvesting
It is important that such processes and technologies are institutionally supported and ethical in accord with associated privacy and data policies (e.g. staff are not permitted to upload student work to third party tools, including generative artificial intelligence (GenAI) or misconduct detection software).
UOW's Assessment and Feedback Policy says staff are not permitted to upload student work to third-party tools, including GenAI or misconduct detection software, in the context of privacy and data policies.
Misuse of Generative Artificial Intelligence Technology Using work (e.g. assignment, essay, exam paper, research paper, creative project, data) generated by an unauthorised artificial intelligence (AI) tool in an assessment without permission from the subject coordinator; Using work generated by an artificial intelligence (AI) tool in an assessment where this is permitted, but without appropriate acknowledgement.
UOW's Academic Integrity Policy lists misuse of generative artificial intelligence technology as academic misconduct when work is generated by an unauthorised AI tool without subject coordinator permission, or when permitted AI-generated work lacks appropriate acknowledgement.
Misuse of gen AI in assessments includes using gen AI where it is prohibited or using it beyond the scope set out in the assessment instructions. Misuse of gen AI in assessments constitutes academic misconduct (as specified by University Policy).
UOW states that misusing GenAI in assessments includes use where it is prohibited or beyond assessment instructions, and that misuse constitutes academic misconduct under University policy.
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What will happen if you misuse gen AI in an assessment?
A statement that indicates whether and how generative artificial intelligence tools can be used in the subject, including in relation to each assessment task.
UOW's Subject Delivery Policy requires assessment information in each Subject Outline to include a statement indicating whether and how generative artificial intelligence tools can be used in the subject, including for each assessment task.
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Section 14 - Schedule 2: Subject Outline Minimum Requirements, Part B
Therefore, academics are encouraged to discuss the use of these technologies with their students and allow their appropriate use in assessments. How this can be done will vary depending on several factors (such as the discipline, the assessment type, etc.).
UOW's Learning and Teaching Hub FAQ encourages academics to discuss AI technologies with students and allow appropriate use in assessments, while noting that implementation varies by discipline, assessment type, and other factors.
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Frequently Asked Questions: Artificial Intelligence in Education
As a UOW student, you have access to Microsoft Copilot, which is supported by enterprise data protection and available at no cost through your UOW account. Make sure you use UOW-approved tools such as Microsoft Copilot.
Microsoft Copilot is listed for University of Wollongong in an official university AI tools source. Derived availability: allowed. Derived endorsement type: officially endorsed.
UOW recommends Copilot due to its Enterprise Data Protection policy, which means that your prompts and responses are encrypted and not retained by Microsoft to train its products.
UOW's student guidance recommends Microsoft Copilot when students use GenAI and says Copilot's Enterprise Data Protection means prompts and responses are encrypted and not retained by Microsoft to train its products.
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Some of the risks associated with GenAI include: Data harvesting
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Academic Integrity 3 reviewed claims
Academic Integrity
UOW's Academic Integrity Policy lists misuse of generative artificial intelligence technology as academic misconduct when work is generated by an unauthorised AI tool without subject coordinator permission, or when permitted AI-generated work lacks appropriate acknowledgement.
Misuse of Generative Artificial Intelligence Technology Using work (e.g. assignment, essay, exam paper, research paper, creative project, data) generated by an unauthorised artificial intelligence (AI) tool in an assessment without permission from the subject coordinator; Using work generated by an artificial intelligence (AI) tool in an assessment where this is permitted, but without appropriate acknowledgement.
UOW states that misusing GenAI in assessments includes use where it is prohibited or beyond assessment instructions, and that misuse constitutes academic misconduct under University policy.
Misuse of gen AI in assessments includes using gen AI where it is prohibited or using it beyond the scope set out in the assessment instructions. Misuse of gen AI in assessments constitutes academic misconduct (as specified by University Policy).
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What will happen if you misuse gen AI in an assessment?
Academic Integrity
University of Wollongong tells students to acknowledge generative AI use where appropriate.
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Ensure that you acknowledge the use of gen AI, as appropriate for the context.
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Teaching 2 reviewed claims
Teaching
UOW's Subject Delivery Policy requires assessment information in each Subject Outline to include a statement indicating whether and how generative artificial intelligence tools can be used in the subject, including for each assessment task.
A statement that indicates whether and how generative artificial intelligence tools can be used in the subject, including in relation to each assessment task.
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English (en-AU)
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Section 14 - Schedule 2: Subject Outline Minimum Requirements, Part B
Teaching
UOW's Learning and Teaching Hub FAQ encourages academics to discuss AI technologies with students and allow appropriate use in assessments, while noting that implementation varies by discipline, assessment type, and other factors.
Therefore, academics are encouraged to discuss the use of these technologies with their students and allow their appropriate use in assessments. How this can be done will vary depending on several factors (such as the discipline, the assessment type, etc.).
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Frequently Asked Questions: Artificial Intelligence in Education
Privacy 3 reviewed claims
Privacy
UOW's Assessment and Feedback Policy says staff are not permitted to upload student work to third-party tools, including GenAI or misconduct detection software, in the context of privacy and data policies.
It is important that such processes and technologies are institutionally supported and ethical in accord with associated privacy and data policies (e.g. staff are not permitted to upload student work to third party tools, including generative artificial intelligence (GenAI) or misconduct detection software).
UOW's student guidance recommends Microsoft Copilot when students use GenAI and says Copilot's Enterprise Data Protection means prompts and responses are encrypted and not retained by Microsoft to train its products.
UOW recommends Copilot due to its Enterprise Data Protection policy, which means that your prompts and responses are encrypted and not retained by Microsoft to train its products.
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English (en-AU)
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Some of the risks associated with GenAI include: Data harvesting
Privacy
University of Wollongong warns that uploading personal, sensitive, or confidential information to generative AI may compromise privacy.
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Normalized value: University of Wollongong warns that uploading personal, sensitive, or confidential information to generative AI may compromise privacy.
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Uploading personal, sensitive or confidential information may cause unintended or harmful outcomes.
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AI tool use 3 reviewed claims
Ai Tool Treatment
Microsoft Copilot is listed for University of Wollongong in an official university AI tools source. Derived availability: allowed. Derived endorsement type: officially endorsed.
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As a UOW student, you have access to Microsoft Copilot, which is supported by enterprise data protection and available at no cost through your UOW account. Make sure you use UOW-approved tools such as Microsoft Copilot.
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As a UOW student, you have access to Microsoft Copilot, which is supported by enterprise data protection and available at no cost through your UOW account. Make sure you use UOW-approved tools such as Microsoft Copilot.
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Ai Tool Treatment
UOW tells students to check the Subject Outline or subject Moodle site before using GenAI in an assessment task, because those sources specify the permitted extent of GenAI use and acknowledgement instructions.
Before using gen AI for an assessment task, make sure you check your Subject Outline and/or subject Moodle site to see to what extent gen AI may be used and associated instructions regarding acknowledgement.
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English (en-AU)
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Gen AI in assessments section
Ai Tool Treatment
University of Wollongong tells students to use UOW-approved tools such as Microsoft Copilot with enterprise data protection.
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Normalized value: University of Wollongong tells students to use UOW-approved tools such as Microsoft Copilot with enterprise data protection.
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Use UOW-approved tools such as Microsoft Copilot that is secured by enterprise data protection.
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Other
University of Wollongong says students must verify generative AI outputs against reliable sources.
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Normalized value: University of Wollongong says students must verify generative AI outputs against reliable sources.
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Fact verification against reliable sources is essential as gen AI outputs can be inaccurate, fabricated or biased.
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Citation: University AI Policy Tracker. "University of Wollongong AI Policy Tracker record." Last checked July 19, 2026. https://eduaipolicy.org/universities/university-of-wollongong
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Can I use AI for my coursework?
University of Wollongong has 5 source-backed public claims for coursework; deterministic analysis status: restricted.
