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Charles Darwin University

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

RankingQS World University Rankings 2026: =584UpdatedJul 19, 2026

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10 reviewed claims

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Last checked: Jul 19, 2026
Last changed: Jul 19, 2026

Original evidence

Evidence 1

CDU's AI Design Assistant is controlled by the lecturer and prioritizes lawful, ethical, and responsible use.
Source: Gen AI for staff

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CDU's AI Design Assistant is controlled by the lecturer and prioritizes lawful, ethical, and responsible use.

Source language: English (en)
Snapshot hash: c7c98742…
Retrieved: Jul 19, 2026

Normalized value: {"tool":"microsoft_copilot","rawToolName":"Microsoft Copilot Web","description":"Free Microsoft Copilot web access for CDU students.","howToObtain":"Use the Copilot link from CDU's AI resources and authenticate as directed.","costToUser":"Free.","availability":"allowed","endorsementType":"officially_endorsed"}

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Last changed: Jul 19, 2026

Original evidence

Evidence 1

CDU students have free access to Microsoft Copilot Web through the university's AI resources.
Source: AI for students

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CDU students have free access to Microsoft Copilot Web through the university's AI resources.

Source language: English (en)
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Retrieved: Jul 19, 2026

Normalized value: formal_genai_policy_applies_employees_students

Last checked: May 16, 2026
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Evidence 1

This policy sets out principles for the use of generative artificial intelligence (gen AI) at the University. This policy applies to all employees and students of the University.
Source: Generative Artificial Intelligence Policy

Source language: English (en)
Snapshot hash: 80db2f71…
Retrieved: May 16, 2026
Evidence locator: Sections 2-3, paragraphs 2-3

Normalized value: no_confidential_sensitive_information_or_ip_in_genai

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Original evidence

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Employees and students must ensure they do not put confidential or sensitive information or intellectual property into gen AI platforms.
Source: Generative Artificial Intelligence Policy

Source language: English (en)
Snapshot hash: 80db2f71…
Retrieved: May 16, 2026
Evidence locator: Data, privacy, and security, paragraph 21

Normalized value: staff_legitimate_work_use_with_security_and_data_handling_limits

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Original evidence

Evidence 1

Staff may use generative AI tools for legitimate work purposes; however, University information that is confidential, sensitive, or personally identifiable must not be entered into such tools unless it has been appropriately de-identified or redacted. Where the hosting location, ownership, or data-handling practices of a generative AI tool are unknown or unclear, the tool must not be used with University information.
Source: Information Security and Access Policy

Source language: English (en)
Snapshot hash: 87b58795…
Retrieved: May 16, 2026
Evidence locator: Use of generative AI tools, paragraph 49

Normalized value: genai_never_acceptable_peer_review_substantive_research_outputs_ethics_application_components

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Evidence 1

There are circumstances when the use of gen AI is never acceptable. This includes in the conduct of peer review, the generation of substantive content of research outputs, including HDR theses, and in the writing of the critical components of ethics applications.
Source: Generative Artificial Intelligence Policy

Source language: English (en)
Snapshot hash: 80db2f71…
Retrieved: May 16, 2026
Evidence locator: Research, paragraph 33

Normalized value: no_static_approved_platform_list_design_authority_required_for_institutional_adoption

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Original evidence

Evidence 1

The University does not generally maintain a static list of "approved", "preferred", or "endorsed" gen AI platforms. Approval by the Design Authority is required prior to the adoption of new gen AI platforms where they are to be institutionally implemented, integrated with University systems, or used to process University data.
Source: Generative Artificial Intelligence Policy

Source language: English (en)
Snapshot hash: 80db2f71…
Retrieved: May 16, 2026
Evidence locator: Platforms and usage, paragraphs 10-11

Normalized value: genai_use_disclosure_required

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Evidence 1

Students and employees must be transparent about and disclose gen AI use and should refer to the Academic Integrity Policy for more guidance on academic integrity.
Source: Generative Artificial Intelligence Policy

Source language: English (en)
Snapshot hash: 80db2f71…
Retrieved: May 16, 2026
Evidence locator: Integrity, paragraph 18

Normalized value: inappropriate_or_unsanctioned_genai_use_academic_misconduct

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Original evidence

Evidence 1

Types of Academic Misconduct include Generative artificial intelligence: Inappropriate or unsanctioned use of generative artificial intelligence (GenAI) tools. CDU staff and students will not tolerate: Misrepresenting AI generated content as your own; Failure to disclose use of AI.
Source: Academic Integrity

Source language: English (en)
Snapshot hash: d7737b90…
Retrieved: May 16, 2026
Evidence locator: Types of Academic Misconduct; Academic Integrity in the Context of Artificial Intelligence

Normalized value: hdr_genai_assist_not_replace_acknowledge_no_ai_supervisor_examiner_assessment

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Original evidence

Evidence 1

GenAI tools may assist but should not replace the candidate's original intellectual contribution. Do I need to acknowledge GenAI use? Yes--clearly. Can I use GenAI to read, critique, or offer feedback on student work? No. Can I use GenAI to assess or critique candidate work? No.
Source: Using generative AI (GenAI) in HDR studies

Source language: English (en)
Snapshot hash: b47798a2…
Retrieved: May 16, 2026
Evidence locator: HDR studies FAQ for students, supervisors, and external examiners

Source record

Official sources

6 sources

Academic Integrity

cdu.edu.au

Source URL: https://www.cdu.edu.au/current-students/student-code-conduct/academic-integrity
Snapshot hash: d7737b90…

AI for students

cdu.edu.au

Source URL: https://www.cdu.edu.au/artificial-intelligence-cdu/ai-students
Snapshot hash: a9a3684b…

Gen AI for staff

cdu.edu.au

Source URL: https://www.cdu.edu.au/artificial-intelligence-cdu/gen-ai-staff
Snapshot hash: c7c98742…

Generative Artificial Intelligence Policy

policies.cdu.edu.au

Source URL: https://policies.cdu.edu.au/view-current.php?id=243
Snapshot hash: 80db2f71…

Information Security and Access Policy

policies.cdu.edu.au

Source URL: https://policies.cdu.edu.au/view-current.php?id=55&version=3
Snapshot hash: 87b58795…

Using generative AI (GenAI) in HDR studies

cdu.edu.au

Source URL: https://www.cdu.edu.au/library/language-and-learning-support/study-skills/research-communication/using-generative-ai-genai-hdr-studies
Snapshot hash: b47798a2…

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Citation: University AI Policy Tracker. "Charles Darwin University AI Policy Tracker record." Last checked July 19, 2026. https://eduaipolicy.org/universities/charles-darwin-university

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Reviewed claims

AI Design Assistant is listed for Charles Darwin University in an official university AI tools source. Derived availability: conditionally allowed. Derived endorsement type: officially endorsed.

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