Bath, United Kingdom

University of Bath

Record status

Policy statusReviewed evidence-backed recordReview: Agent reviewedClaim coverage10 reviewedEvidence-backed claims10Reviewed10Candidate0Official sources7Source languageen, en-GBPublic JSON/api/public/v1/universities/university-of-bath.json

Policy profile

Coverage score100/100Coverage labelbroad public coverageReview: Machine candidateAnalysis confidence78%

AI disclosure

University of Bath has 2 source-backed public claims for ai disclosure; deterministic analysis status: recommended.

RecommendedMachine candidateConfidence78%Evidence2Sources2

Privacy and data entry

University of Bath has 2 source-backed public claims for privacy and data entry; deterministic analysis status: restricted.

RestrictedMachine candidateConfidence78%Evidence2Sources1

Research guidance

No source-backed public claim about research AI use is present in this profile.

The current public tracker record does not contain claim evidence about research use, publication ethics, research data, grants, or human-subjects compliance.

Not MentionedMachine candidateConfidence0%Evidence0Sources0

Security and procurement

No source-backed public claim about AI security review or procurement is present in this profile.

The current public tracker record does not contain claim evidence about security review, procurement, vendor approval, risk assessment, authentication, SSO, or enterprise licensing.

Not MentionedMachine candidateConfidence0%Evidence0Sources0

AI tools

Derived tool records2

Copilot

University of Bath

Tool
Copilot
About
Not specified
Access
Not specified
Cost
Not specified
Availability
Allowed
Review
Agent reviewed
Sources

Microsoft Copilot

University of Bath

Tool
Microsoft Copilot
About
University of Bath supported generative-AI tool.
Access
Sign in to Copilot with a Bath email address.
Cost
Not specified.
Availability
Allowed
Review
Agent reviewed

Evidence-backed claims

10 reviewed evidence-backed public claim

Ai Tool Treatment

Microsoft Copilot is listed for University of Bath in an official university AI tools source. Derived availability: allowed. Derived endorsement type: not specified.

Review: Agent reviewedConfidence97%

Normalized value: {"tool":"microsoft_copilot","rawToolName":"Microsoft Copilot","description":"University of Bath supported generative-AI tool.","howToObtain":"Sign in to Copilot with a Bath email address.","costToUser":"Not specified.","availability":"allowed","endorsementType":"not_specified"}

Oorspronkelijk bewijs

Evidence 1
University of Bath Library states that the University's supported tool is Copilot and instructs users to log in using their Bath email address because this safeguards user data.

Gelokaliseerde weergave only

University of Bath Library states that the University's supported tool is Copilot and instructs users to log in using their Bath email address because this safeguards user data.

Academic Integrity

The University of Bath Academic Integrity Statement requires students submitting assessment to confirm they have not presented content created by generative AI tools as though it were their own work.

Review: Agent reviewedConfidence94%

Normalized value: Assessment declaration bars presenting generative AI content as own work

Oorspronkelijk bewijs

Evidence 1
By submitting your assessment, you confirm that: ... You have not presented content created by generative AI tools (such as Large Language Models like ChatGPT) as though it were your own work.

Ai Tool Treatment

University of Bath assessment guidance uses ABC GenAI categories: Type A means GenAI is not permitted, Type B means optional assistive use for specific defined processes, and Type C means GenAI is integral to the assessment.

Review: Agent reviewedConfidence93%

Normalized value: ABC assessment categories: A not permitted, B optional assistive use, C integral use

Oorspronkelijk bewijs

Evidence 1
Type A | Use of GenAI is not permitted. Type B | Use of GenAI is optional as an assistive tool for specific defined processes. Type C | Use of GenAI is integral to the assessment.

Teaching

University of Bath teaching guidance says that from 2026/27 it will move to a two-lane approach, with a closed lane where GenAI must not be used and an open lane where GenAI engagement is necessary or optional.

Review: Agent reviewedConfidence92%

Normalized value: Two-lane assessment model from 2026/27: closed no GenAI, open optional or necessary GenAI engagement

Oorspronkelijk bewijs

Evidence 1
From 2026/27 onwards, we will move to a simpler, principles-based 'Two-Lane' approach... The two lanes are: (1) 'closed', where GenAI must not be used; (2) and 'open', where engagement with GenAI is either necessary or optional

Privacy

University of Bath staff guidance says confidential or commercially sensitive data should never be shared with AI.

Review: Agent reviewedConfidence92%

Normalized value: Confidential or commercially sensitive data should never be shared with AI

Oorspronkelijk bewijs

Evidence 1
Please note: if you are privy to any confidential or commercially sensitive data this should never be shared with AI.

Privacy

University of Bath staff guidance says Microsoft Copilot accessed through a university login does not collect chat logs or data or train the wider model, and it advises using Copilot in preference to other tools when handling student data.

Review: Agent reviewedConfidence91%

Normalized value: Copilot preferred for student data because university-login access does not collect chat logs/data or train wider model

Oorspronkelijk bewijs

Evidence 1
Microsoft Copilot, when accessed through your university login, does not collect chat logs or data or train the wider model. We therefore advise using this tool in preference to any other when handling student data.

Teaching

For the 2025/26 transition year, University of Bath teaching guidance says course documentation should keep ABC labels and add a short AI-use statement to B and C coursework briefs.

Review: Agent reviewedConfidence90%

Normalized value: AY25/26 transition: keep ABC labelling and add AI-use statement to B and C coursework briefs

Oorspronkelijk bewijs

Evidence 1
Practical notes for course teams (AY25/26 transition) - Keep ABC labelling in handbooks while designing to the lanes. Ensure a short AI-use statement requirement is added to coursework briefs (B & C).

Academic Integrity

University of Bath staff guidance says summative grading and feedback may involve GenAI for editing or augmentation, but both the initial and final judgment should rest with academic staff.

Review: Agent reviewedConfidence90%

Normalized value: Summative grading/feedback judgment should remain with academic staff even if GenAI edits or augments feedback

Oorspronkelijk bewijs

Evidence 1
There may be a role for GenAI in editing or augmenting feedback, but both the initial and final judgment of grade and feedback should rest with academic staff when handling summative work

Academic Integrity

University of Bath two-lane FAQ guidance says GenAI misuse in open-lane assessments is not misconduct by itself, but can contribute to plagiarism, fabrication, or collusion.

Review: Agent reviewedConfidence89%

Normalized value: Open lane GenAI misuse not misconduct itself but can contribute to plagiarism, fabrication, collusion

Oorspronkelijk bewijs

Evidence 1
Misusing GenAI is not classified as misconduct in itself, but we recognise that it can contribute to the offences of plagiarism, fabrication and collusion

Ai Tool Treatment

University of Bath Teaching Hub guidance says Microsoft Copilot is the only generative AI tool made available to all University staff, when accessed with a Bath login.

Review: Agent reviewedConfidence88%

Normalized value: Microsoft Copilot is the only GenAI tool available to all University staff with Bath login

Oorspronkelijk bewijs

Evidence 1
As at the "last updated" date shown at the top of this article, Copilot is the only Generative AI tool available to all University staff when logged into a device with a Bath login.

Candidate claims

0 machine or needs-review claim

Official sources

7 source attribution

Change log

Last checkedJul 16, 2026Last changedJul 16, 2026Open change log

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