Edinburgh, United Kingdom

The University of Edinburgh

The University of Edinburgh is listed as QS 2026 rank 34. The University of Edinburgh has 8 source-backed AI policy claim records from 6 official source attributions. The public record preserves original-language evidence snippets, source URLs, snapshot hashes, confidence, and review state.

Last checkedMay 10, 2026Last changedMay 10, 2026Review: Agent reviewedConfidence98%

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Reviewed claims

8 reviewed public claim

Last checked: May 10, 2026
Last changed: May 10, 2026

Original evidence

Evidence 1

The following uses of generative and agentic AI are not acceptable and constitute misconduct: 1. Presenting AI outputs as your own, original work. 2. Using an AI translator to convert assessed work to English before submission. 3. Submitting an assessment which includes elements of AI-generated text without acknowledgment. 4. Submitting AI-generated images, audio or video without acknowledgment. 5. Submitting AI-generated mathematical formulae or reasoning, or computer code, without acknowledgment. 6. Citing AI-found sources without reading and verifying them. 7. Using an AI agent or AI browser to complete work within your virtual learning environment.
Source: Using generative AI in your studies: guidelines for students

Source language: English (en)
Snapshot hash: 80d0a77aaf7b6d6ac79b70dca5a9ea0de320bbe03b74a6fbc66452d4789c8682
Retrieved: May 10, 2026
Evidence locator: Student guidance > Unacceptable uses of generative AI for assessment

Last checked: May 10, 2026
Last changed: May 10, 2026

Original evidence

Evidence 1

The University does not ban the use of AI, though its use will be restricted for much of your assessed work.
Source: Using generative AI in your studies: guidelines for students

Source language: English (en)
Snapshot hash: 80d0a77aaf7b6d6ac79b70dca5a9ea0de320bbe03b74a6fbc66452d4789c8682
Retrieved: May 10, 2026
Evidence locator: Student guidance > Introduction bullet points

Last checked: May 10, 2026
Last changed: May 10, 2026

Original evidence

Evidence 1

ELM is the University of Edinburgh's AI innovation platform, a central gateway providing safer access to Generative Artificial Intelligence (GAI) via access to Large Language Models (LLMs).
Source: ELM - Edinburgh access to Language Models

Source language: English (en)
Snapshot hash: 07bb780815ee3fd2eafbacc3719fefad764892ea2ec5d47332046f173db9321c
Retrieved: May 10, 2026
Evidence locator: ELM page > Main description

Last checked: May 10, 2026
Last changed: May 10, 2026

Original evidence

Evidence 1

Unacceptable uses (for staff): Presenting AI generated content as your own original work. Uploading personal data or confidential information to external AI tools. Using ELM with identifiable patient/clinical data. Publishing AI assisted content without appropriate attribution. Relying on AI for decisions where legal/ethical duties require human judgement. Ignoring funder, publisher or regulator rules on AI use. Do not rely on AI detection tools to confirm authorship. They misclassify human and AI content.
Source: Using Generative AI in Your Work: Guidance for Staff

Source language: English (en)
Snapshot hash: 0a8ccc23e19ee71c8142fba5980655d8fe8382fc0a8ac9a77427313aa9c15e69
Retrieved: May 10, 2026
Evidence locator: Staff guidance > Unacceptable uses (for staff)

Last checked: May 10, 2026
Last changed: May 10, 2026

Original evidence

Evidence 1

Please note, your lecturers do not have access to your chat history in ELM for the purposes of 'checking' your work - like your email account, it is private to you.
Source: ELM - Edinburgh access to Language Models

Source language: English (en)
Snapshot hash: 07bb780815ee3fd2eafbacc3719fefad764892ea2ec5d47332046f173db9321c
Retrieved: May 10, 2026
Evidence locator: ELM page > Privacy notice

Last checked: May 10, 2026
Last changed: May 10, 2026

Original evidence

Evidence 1

Do not rely on AI detection tools to confirm authorship. They misclassify human and AI content.
Source: Using Generative AI in Your Work: Guidance for Staff

Source language: English (en)
Snapshot hash: 0a8ccc23e19ee71c8142fba5980655d8fe8382fc0a8ac9a77427313aa9c15e69
Retrieved: May 10, 2026
Evidence locator: Staff guidance > Core guidance

Last checked: May 10, 2026
Last changed: May 10, 2026

Original evidence

Evidence 1

The University does not ban the use of generative AI in your research, though its use is restricted for work assessed by the University.
Source: Generative AI Guidelines for Postgraduate Research Students

Source language: English (en)
Snapshot hash: 07498d4a065b62955bbc5994347284701aa8ff89d31e9ad896a593ee3c717f8f
Retrieved: May 10, 2026
Evidence locator: PGR guidance > Introduction bullet points

Last checked: May 10, 2026
Last changed: May 10, 2026

Original evidence

Evidence 1

Currently, you can access the CoPilot chat service within Edge by signing in with your University credentials. A green shield will appear, giving you additional protections.
Source: AI in Microsoft 365

Source language: English (en)
Snapshot hash: d829dcf274c1c697c375d48e8d8ea23f8926fc0f2b7bc3741474b75b8772e66e
Retrieved: May 10, 2026
Evidence locator: AI in Microsoft 365 > Can I have access to Copilot?

Candidate claims

0 machine or needs-review claim

Candidate claims are not final policy conclusions. They preserve source URL, source snapshot hash, evidence, confidence, and review state so the record can be audited before review.

Official sources

6 source attribution

AI in Microsoft 365

information-services.ed.ac.uk

Source URL: https://information-services.ed.ac.uk/computing/comms-and-collab/ai-microsoft-365
Snapshot hash: d829dcf274c1c697c375d48e8d8ea23f8926fc0f2b7bc3741474b75b8772e66e

ELM - Edinburgh access to Language Models

information-services.ed.ac.uk

Source URL: https://information-services.ed.ac.uk/computing/comms-and-collab/elm
Snapshot hash: 07bb780815ee3fd2eafbacc3719fefad764892ea2ec5d47332046f173db9321c

Generative AI Guidelines for Postgraduate Research Students

information-services.ed.ac.uk

Source URL: https://information-services.ed.ac.uk/computing/comms-and-collab/elm/generative-ai-guidelines-for-students/generative-ai
Snapshot hash: 07498d4a065b62955bbc5994347284701aa8ff89d31e9ad896a593ee3c717f8f

Guidance for students and staff on AI use

ed.ac.uk

Source URL: https://www.ed.ac.uk/ai/guidance
Snapshot hash: cdd5f419599a526ecde8e9658e02c6e96ae64f441317b56f29a2ef7baa1df180

Using generative AI in your studies: guidelines for students

information-services.ed.ac.uk

Source URL: https://information-services.ed.ac.uk/computing/comms-and-collab/elm/generative-ai-guidance-for-students/using-generative
Snapshot hash: 80d0a77aaf7b6d6ac79b70dca5a9ea0de320bbe03b74a6fbc66452d4789c8682

Using Generative AI in Your Work: Guidance for Staff

information-services.ed.ac.uk

Source URL: https://information-services.ed.ac.uk/computing/comms-and-collab/elm/generative-ai-guidance-for-staff
Snapshot hash: 0a8ccc23e19ee71c8142fba5980655d8fe8382fc0a8ac9a77427313aa9c15e69

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University AI Policy Tracker. "The University of Edinburgh AI Policy Tracker record." Last checked May 10, 2026. https://eduaipolicy.org/universities/edinburgh

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The University of Edinburgh

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Reviewed claims

At the University of Edinburgh, presenting AI outputs as your own original work, submitting AI-generated text without acknowledgment, and using AI agents within university learning platforms constitute academic misconduct.