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Heriot-Watt University

RankingQS World University Rankings 2026: =287UpdatedMay 16, 2026

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Academic Integrity

Heriot-Watt University's 2025 Student Academic Misconduct Policy states that suspected misuse of generative artificial intelligence tools will be dealt with under that policy.

Review: Agent reviewedConfidence94%

Normalized value: suspected_genai_misuse_handled_under_academic_misconduct_policy

Last checked
May 16, 2026
Last changed
May 16, 2026

Original evidence

Evidence 1
Misuse of Generative Artificial Intelligence (GenAI) Tools: any suspected misuse of generative artificial intelligence (GenAI) will be dealt with under this policy.

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The policy treats suspected GenAI misuse as a matter under the Student Academic Misconduct Policy.

Source language
English (en)
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Retrieved
May 16, 2026
Evidence locator
Section 2.17, Other examples of academic misconduct

Ai Tool Treatment

Heriot-Watt's student AI guidance for AY23-24 says generative AI use is permitted when the use is clearly identified and referenced, while students should check whether and how it is permitted on each course.

Review: Agent reviewedConfidence92%

Normalized value: generative_ai_permitted_if_identified_referenced_and_course_allows

Last checked
May 16, 2026
Last changed
May 16, 2026

Original evidence

Evidence 1
Use of generative artificial intelligence (GAI) is permitted provided that such use is clearly identified and referenced.

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The student guidance permits GAI use when it is clearly identified and referenced.

Source language
English (en)
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Retrieved
May 16, 2026
Evidence locator
How AI may be used at HW, item 1

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Citation: University AI Policy Tracker. "Heriot-Watt University AI Policy Tracker record." Last checked May 16, 2026. https://eduaipolicy.org/universities/heriot-watt-university

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