Manchester, United Kingdom

The University of Manchester

Name: The University of Manchester AI Policy Tracker record
Creator: University AI Policy Tracker
License: https://creativecommons.org/licenses/by/4.0/

RankingQS World University Rankings 2026: 35UpdatedJul 19, 2026

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The University of Manchester does not ban generative AI and asks all staff and students to follow five core principles: transparency, accountability, competence, responsible use, and respect. The default AI position can be broadened or narrowed for specific course units with School-level approval, students must cite or acknowledge AI outputs they use, and submitting AI-created work as one's own is plagiarism. University-approved enterprise AI tools must be used whenever there is a risk of inappropriate disclosure.

Summary of the 15 agent-reviewed claims in this record, with their original scope. No student policy snapshot has been published for this university yet, and this summary is not an official university statement.

Academic Integrity3 reviewed claims

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

Original evidence

Evidence 1

Submitting work created by Generative AI as their own, or to misrepresent their understanding of the subject, is plagiarism and will be dealt with in accordance with the University's Academic Malpractice Procedure.
Source: Guidelines | AI Hub - StaffNet - The University of Manchester

Source language: English (en)
Snapshot hash: d77102fc…
Retrieved: May 10, 2026
Evidence locator: Teaching and Learning > Plagiarism

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

Original evidence

Evidence 1

Tools to detect AI-generated content are unreliable and biased and cannot be relied on to identify academic malpractice in summative assessment. Output from such tools cannot currently be used as evidence of malpractice.
Source: Guidelines | AI Hub - StaffNet - The University of Manchester

Source language: English (en)
Snapshot hash: d77102fc…
Retrieved: May 10, 2026
Evidence locator: Teaching and Learning > Detecting malpractice

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

Original evidence

Evidence 1

You must cite or acknowledge the outputs of generative A.I. tools when you use them in your work. Quotating, summarising and paraphrasing, editing, translating, data processing, re-writing your work and the generation of ideas.
Source: Referencing guide at the University of Manchester: AI and referencing

Source language: English (en)
Snapshot hash: 923e793d…
Retrieved: May 10, 2026
Evidence locator: Can I use an AI tool in my assignments? > You must cite or acknowledge

Teaching3 reviewed claims

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

Original evidence

Evidence 1

The University has adopted the following principles, building on existing frameworks for academic integrity and emerging guidance on AI. All staff and students using or developing AI are personally responsible for adhering to these.
Source: Guidelines | AI Hub - StaffNet - The University of Manchester

Source language: English (en)
Snapshot hash: d77102fc…
Retrieved: May 10, 2026
Evidence locator: Principles for appropriate use

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

Original evidence

Evidence 1

With approval at School level, this position may be broadened or narrowed for specific Course Units or assignments to encourage, require, or disallow specific uses of AI. In such cases students must be given detailed information that explains the rationale for the variation from the default position, as well as what is and is not allowed.
Source: Guidelines | AI Hub - StaffNet - The University of Manchester

Source language: English (en)
Snapshot hash: d77102fc…
Retrieved: May 10, 2026
Evidence locator: Teaching and Learning > Course unit variation

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

Original evidence

Evidence 1

Using an AI tool to correct grammar or spelling is acceptable, but where a student uses an AI tool for proofreading work submitted for assessment, they should ensure that use of the tool does not result in substantive changes to the content or meaning of their work.
Source: Guidelines | AI Hub - StaffNet - The University of Manchester

Source language: English (en)
Snapshot hash: d77102fc…
Retrieved: May 10, 2026
Evidence locator: Teaching and Learning > Proofreading

Privacy1 reviewed claim

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

Original evidence

Evidence 1

Copilot Chat is an AI-powered assistant available to everyone with a University account... Your prompts and uploaded files are private – no one else can see them and they are protected by the same security and encryption techniques as your emails and the contents of your OneDrive or SharePoint Sites. Copilot Chat's AI system does not learn from your prompts or data.
Source: Approved Tools | AI Hub - StaffNet - The University of Manchester

Source language: English (en)
Snapshot hash: 50d483be…
Retrieved: May 10, 2026
Evidence locator: Copilot Chat > Privacy and Data Security

Research1 reviewed claim

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

Original evidence

Evidence 1

The University recognises the potential of AI to power research and innovation... Any use of AI to generate data should be completely transparent... Using AI to fabricate or manipulate data such as experimental measurements, interview texts or research images, without clear declaration, constitutes research misconduct.
Source: Guidelines | AI Hub - StaffNet - The University of Manchester

Source language: English (en)
Snapshot hash: d77102fc…
Retrieved: May 10, 2026
Evidence locator: Research > Synthesising data

Ai Tool Treatment7 reviewed claims

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

Original evidence

Evidence 1

The University position is that, when used appropriately, AI tools have the potential to enhance teaching and learning and can support inclusivity and accessibility. Output from AI systems must be treated in the same manner by staff and students as work created by another person or persons, used critically and with permitted license, and cited and acknowledged appropriately.
Source: Guidelines | AI Hub - StaffNet - The University of Manchester

Source language: English (en)
Snapshot hash: d77102fc…
Retrieved: May 10, 2026
Evidence locator: Teaching and Learning > University position

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

Original evidence

Evidence 1

The University has announced a strategic collaboration with Microsoft, making Manchester the world's first university to deploy equitable Microsoft 365 Copilot access and training across its entire community. This means 65,000 colleagues and students will benefit from the full Microsoft 365 Copilot suite.
Source: Approved Tools | AI Hub - StaffNet - The University of Manchester

Source language: English (en)
Snapshot hash: 50d483be…
Retrieved: May 10, 2026
Evidence locator: Microsoft 365 Copilot License section

Normalized value: {"tool":"microsoft_copilot","rawToolName":"Copilot Chat","description":"University-account Copilot Chat service for work use, protected under Manchester's Microsoft agreement.","howToObtain":"Sign in with a University account and use it in a web browser or Microsoft Teams.","costToUser":"Not specified.","availability":"allowed","endorsementType":"institutionally_licensed_or_procured"}

Last checked: Jul 15, 2026
Last changed: Jul 15, 2026

Original evidence

Evidence 1

Manchester's Approved Tools catalogue says Copilot Chat is available to everyone with a University account via a web browser or Microsoft Teams. The University of Manchester has a contractual agreement with Microsoft allowing the system to be used safely for day-to-day work.
Source: Approved Tools | AI Hub | StaffNet | The University of Manchester

Localized display only

Manchester's Approved Tools catalogue says Copilot Chat is available to everyone with a University account via a web browser or Microsoft Teams. The University of Manchester has a contractual agreement with Microsoft allowing the system to be used safely for day-to-day work.

Source language: English (en)
Snapshot hash: 00179c3f…
Retrieved: Jul 15, 2026

Normalized value: {"tool":"microsoft_copilot_for_m365","rawToolName":"Microsoft 365 Copilot License","description":"University-wide Microsoft 365 Copilot deployment under Manchester's strategic collaboration with Microsoft.","howToObtain":"The official page points users to the Microsoft 365 Copilot SharePoint space while rollout continues; an individual entitlement path is not stated.","costToUser":"Not specified.","availability":"not_mentioned","endorsementType":"officially_endorsed"}

Last checked: Jul 15, 2026
Last changed: Jul 15, 2026

Original evidence

Evidence 1

The University of Manchester's Approved Tools catalogue says its strategic collaboration with Microsoft is deploying equitable Microsoft 365 Copilot access and training across the entire community; 65,000 colleagues and students will benefit from the full suite as rollout continues.
Source: Approved Tools | AI Hub | StaffNet | The University of Manchester

Localized display only

The University of Manchester's Approved Tools catalogue says its strategic collaboration with Microsoft is deploying equitable Microsoft 365 Copilot access and training across the entire community; 65,000 colleagues and students will benefit from the full suite as rollout continues.

Source language: English (en)
Snapshot hash: 00179c3f…
Retrieved: Jul 15, 2026

Normalized value: {"tool":"self_deploy","rawToolName":"NebulaONE","description":"University cloud-hosted AI toolbox for custom agents.","howToObtain":"Request early access through the University NebulaONE request form.","costToUser":"Not specified.","availability":"conditionally_allowed","endorsementType":"self_hosted_system"}

Last checked: Jul 15, 2026
Last changed: Jul 15, 2026

Original evidence

Evidence 1

Manchester's Approved Tools catalogue says NebulaONE is an AI toolbox built within UoM's cloud environment. The University has started onboarding early adopters to test it, and interested users request early access through the NebulaONE request form.
Source: Approved Tools | AI Hub | StaffNet | The University of Manchester

Localized display only

Manchester's Approved Tools catalogue says NebulaONE is an AI toolbox built within UoM's cloud environment. The University has started onboarding early adopters to test it, and interested users request early access through the NebulaONE request form.

Source language: English (en)
Snapshot hash: 00179c3f…
Retrieved: Jul 15, 2026

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

Original evidence

Evidence 1

Many generative AI tools are available as either free-to-use public services or paid-for enterprise services. Free-to-use public services often store user input, potentially disclosing the content to third parties. They should only be used with extreme caution... University-approved enterprise AI tools must be used whenever there is a risk of inappropriate disclosure.
Source: Guidelines | AI Hub - StaffNet - The University of Manchester

Source language: English (en)
Snapshot hash: d77102fc…
Retrieved: May 10, 2026
Evidence locator: Use of AI and AI-Enabled Tools > University-approved AI services

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

Original evidence

Evidence 1

Microsoft Copilot: The University recommends using Microsoft Copilot for AI-related work. It is GDPR-compliant and protects University and personal data. Even though Copilot is GDPR compliant, you should ALWAYS carefully consider whether adding personal information into an AI tool is necessary.
Source: Artificial Intelligence and Teaching and Learning - Teaching College

Source language: English (en)
Snapshot hash: 56f25e3d…
Retrieved: May 10, 2026
Evidence locator: Recommended Tools > Microsoft Copilot

Source record

Official sources

7 sources

AI Guidance for Learners - BMH Technology Enhanced Learning

elearning.bmh.manchester.ac.uk

Source URL: https://elearning.bmh.manchester.ac.uk/ai-guidance-for-learners/
Snapshot hash: 6aaa17df…

Approved Tools | AI Hub - StaffNet - The University of Manchester

staffnet.manchester.ac.uk

Source URL: https://www.staffnet.manchester.ac.uk/ai-hub/tools-and-resources/
Snapshot hash: 50d483be…

Approved Tools | AI Hub | StaffNet | The University of Manchester

staffnet.manchester.ac.uk

Source URL: https://www.staffnet.manchester.ac.uk/ai-hub/tools-and-resources/
Snapshot hash: 00179c3f…

Artificial Intelligence and Teaching and Learning - Teaching College

teachingcollege.fse.manchester.ac.uk

Source URL: https://www.teachingcollege.fse.manchester.ac.uk/artificial-intelligence-and-teaching-and-learning/
Snapshot hash: 56f25e3d…

Copilot - IT Services - The University of Manchester

itservices.manchester.ac.uk

Source URL: https://www.itservices.manchester.ac.uk/ourservices/microsoft365/copilot/
Snapshot hash: fbdaa0ff…

Guidelines | AI Hub - StaffNet - The University of Manchester

staffnet.manchester.ac.uk

Source URL: https://www.staffnet.manchester.ac.uk/ai-hub/ai-guidelines-and-policies/ai-guidelines-overview/guidelines/
Snapshot hash: d77102fc…

Referencing guide at the University of Manchester: AI and referencing

subjects.library.manchester.ac.uk

Source URL: https://subjects.library.manchester.ac.uk/referencing/AI
Snapshot hash: 923e793d…

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Citation: University AI Policy Tracker. "The University of Manchester AI Policy Tracker record." Last checked July 19, 2026. https://eduaipolicy.org/universities/manchester

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Reviewed claims

Academic Integrity3 reviewed claims

Submitting work created by generative AI as one's own, or misrepresenting understanding of the subject, is plagiarism at Manchester and will be dealt with in accordance with the University's Academic Malpractice Procedure.

Tools to detect AI-generated content are unreliable and biased and cannot be relied on to identify academic malpractice in summative assessment at Manchester. Output from such tools cannot currently be used as evidence of malpractice.

Students at Manchester must cite or acknowledge the outputs of generative AI tools when they use them in their work, including quoting, summarising, paraphrasing, editing, translating, data processing, re-writing, and idea generation.

Teaching3 reviewed claims

Manchester has adopted five core principles for AI use: transparency, accountability, competence, responsible use, and respect. All staff and students using or developing AI are personally responsible for adhering to these.

With approval at School level, Manchester's default AI position may be broadened or narrowed for specific course units or assignments. Students must be given detailed information explaining the rationale and what is and is not allowed.

Using an AI tool to correct grammar or spelling is acceptable at Manchester, but students should ensure that use of the tool does not result in substantive changes to the content or meaning of their work.

Privacy1 reviewed claim

Research1 reviewed claim

Manchester recognises the potential of AI to power research and innovation. Any use of AI to generate data should be completely transparent. Using AI to fabricate or manipulate data without clear declaration constitutes research misconduct.

Ai Tool Treatment7 reviewed claims