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University of Bath

RankingQS World University Rankings 2026: =132UpdatedJul 19, 2026

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Reviewed claims

10 reviewed claims

Ai Tool Treatment

Microsoft Copilot is listed for University of Bath in an official university AI tools source. Derived availability: allowed. Derived endorsement type: not specified.

Review: Agent reviewedConfidence97%

Normalized value: {"tool":"microsoft_copilot","rawToolName":"Microsoft Copilot","description":"University of Bath supported generative-AI tool.","howToObtain":"Sign in to Copilot with a Bath email address.","costToUser":"Not specified.","availability":"allowed","endorsementType":"not_specified"}

Last checked
Jul 16, 2026
Last changed
Jul 16, 2026

Original evidence

Evidence 1
University of Bath Library states that the University's supported tool is Copilot and instructs users to log in using their Bath email address because this safeguards user data.

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University of Bath Library states that the University's supported tool is Copilot and instructs users to log in using their Bath email address because this safeguards user data.

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English (en)
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Retrieved
Jul 16, 2026

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 reviewedConfidence94%

Normalized value: Assessment declaration bars presenting generative AI content as own work

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May 14, 2026
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May 14, 2026

Original evidence

Evidence 1
By 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.
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English (en-GB)
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May 14, 2026
Evidence locator
Assessment submission declaration, item 7

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 reviewedConfidence93%

Normalized value: ABC assessment categories: A not permitted, B optional assistive use, C integral use

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May 14, 2026
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May 14, 2026

Original evidence

Evidence 1
Type 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.
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English (en-GB)
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May 14, 2026
Evidence locator
Category guidance table

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 reviewedConfidence92%

Normalized value: Two-lane assessment model from 2026/27: closed no GenAI, open optional or necessary GenAI engagement

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May 14, 2026
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May 14, 2026

Original evidence

Evidence 1
From 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
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English (en-GB)
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May 14, 2026
Evidence locator
Evolving our approach / The Two-Lane Approach sections

Privacy

University of Bath staff guidance says confidential or commercially sensitive data should never be shared with AI.

Review: Agent reviewedConfidence92%

Normalized value: Confidential or commercially sensitive data should never be shared with AI

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May 14, 2026
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May 14, 2026

Original evidence

Evidence 1
Please note: if you are privy to any confidential or commercially sensitive data this should never be shared with AI.
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English (en-GB)
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May 14, 2026
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Data protection and copyright laws

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 reviewedConfidence91%

Normalized value: Copilot preferred for student data because university-login access does not collect chat logs/data or train wider model

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May 14, 2026
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May 14, 2026

Original evidence

Evidence 1
Microsoft 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.
Source language
English (en-GB)
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May 14, 2026
Evidence locator
FAQ: Is there a particular AI tool that it would be better to use than another?

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 reviewedConfidence90%

Normalized value: AY25/26 transition: keep ABC labelling and add AI-use statement to B and C coursework briefs

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May 14, 2026
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May 14, 2026

Original evidence

Evidence 1
Practical 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).
Source language
English (en-GB)
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May 14, 2026
Evidence locator
Practical notes for course teams (AY25/26 transition)

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 reviewedConfidence90%

Normalized value: Summative grading/feedback judgment should remain with academic staff even if GenAI edits or augments feedback

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May 14, 2026
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May 14, 2026

Original evidence

Evidence 1
There 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
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English (en-GB)
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May 14, 2026
Evidence locator
FAQ: Can I use GenAI tools to assist in grading or giving feedback on student 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 reviewedConfidence89%

Normalized value: Open lane GenAI misuse not misconduct itself but can contribute to plagiarism, fabrication, collusion

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May 14, 2026
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May 14, 2026

Original evidence

Evidence 1
Misusing GenAI is not classified as misconduct in itself, but we recognise that it can contribute to the offences of plagiarism, fabrication and collusion
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English (en-GB)
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May 14, 2026
Evidence locator
FAQ item 9

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 reviewedConfidence88%

Normalized value: Microsoft Copilot is the only GenAI tool available to all University staff with Bath login

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May 14, 2026
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May 14, 2026

Original evidence

Evidence 1
As 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.
Source language
English (en-GB)
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May 14, 2026
Evidence locator
What is Copilot?

Source record

Official sources

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Record information, JSON & citation
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Citation: University AI Policy Tracker. "University of Bath AI Policy Tracker record." Last checked July 19, 2026. https://eduaipolicy.org/universities/university-of-bath

Original university source language remains canonical. This tracker is not an official university statement.

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