Policy presence
University of Bath has 5 source-backed public claims for policy presence; deterministic analysis status: unclear.
Bath, United Kingdom
University of Bath
Record status
Review: Agent reviewed
Policy profile
Review: Machine candidate
AI disclosure
University of Bath has 2 source-backed public claims for ai disclosure; deterministic analysis status: recommended.
Coursework
University of Bath has 5 source-backed public claims for coursework; deterministic analysis status: restricted.
Exams
University of Bath has 5 source-backed public claims for exams; deterministic analysis status: restricted.
Privacy and data entry
University of Bath has 2 source-backed public claims for privacy and data entry; deterministic analysis status: restricted.
Academic integrity
University of Bath has 3 source-backed public claims for academic integrity; deterministic analysis status: required.
Approved tools
University of Bath has 2 source-backed public claims for approved tools; deterministic analysis status: blocked.
Named AI services
University of Bath has 4 source-backed public claims for named ai services; deterministic analysis status: blocked.
Teaching guidance
University of Bath has 3 source-backed public claims for teaching guidance; deterministic analysis status: recommended.
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.
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.
AI tools
Evidence-backed claims
9 reviewed evidence-backed public claim
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 reviewed
Normalized value: Assessment declaration bars presenting generative AI content as own work
Original evidence
Evidence 1By 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 reviewed
Normalized value: ABC assessment categories: A not permitted, B optional assistive use, C integral use
Original evidence
Evidence 1Type 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 reviewed
Normalized value: Two-lane assessment model from 2026/27: closed no GenAI, open optional or necessary GenAI engagement
Original evidence
Evidence 1From 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 reviewed
Normalized value: Confidential or commercially sensitive data should never be shared with AI
Original evidence
Evidence 1Please 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 reviewed
Normalized value: Copilot preferred for student data because university-login access does not collect chat logs/data or train wider model
Original evidence
Evidence 1Microsoft 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 reviewed
Normalized value: AY25/26 transition: keep ABC labelling and add AI-use statement to B and C coursework briefs
Original evidence
Evidence 1Practical 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 reviewed
Normalized value: Summative grading/feedback judgment should remain with academic staff even if GenAI edits or augments feedback
Original evidence
Evidence 1There 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 reviewed
Normalized value: Open lane GenAI misuse not misconduct itself but can contribute to plagiarism, fabrication, collusion
Original evidence
Evidence 1Misusing 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 reviewed
Normalized value: Microsoft Copilot is the only GenAI tool available to all University staff with Bath login
Original evidence
Evidence 1As 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
6 source attribution
Academic Integrity Statement
bath.ac.uk
GenAI A, B, C Assessment Categorisations Guidance and Template Text - Learning and Teaching Hub
teachinghub.bath.ac.uk
Introduction to Microsoft Copilot - Learning and Teaching Hub
teachinghub.bath.ac.uk
Staff Guidance on the Ethical and Legal use of GenAI - Learning and Teaching Hub
teachinghub.bath.ac.uk
The Two-Lane Approach to GenAI Assessment Categorisation - Learning and Teaching Hub
teachinghub.bath.ac.uk
The Two-Lane Approach to Generative AI and Assessment: Frequently Asked Questions - Learning and Teaching Hub
teachinghub.bath.ac.uk