Birmingham, United Kingdom Last checked Jul 19, 2026

University of Birmingham

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Can I use AI for my coursework?Scoped public references; review incomplete Do I need to disclose AI use?Scoped public references; review incomplete Can I upload sensitive data?Scoped public references; review incomplete Which tools can I access?Scoped public references; review incomplete

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Coursework

Scoped public references; review incomplete

The retained student guidance distinguishes private study aids from assessed work. Guidance advises students should assume AI is not permitted unless task instructions expressly state otherwise.

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Exams

Scoped public references; review incomplete

University guidance advises students should assume AI is not permitted unless exam instructions expressly state otherwise. It does not independently establish rules for every exam format; check the actual exam instructions.

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Disclosure

Scoped public references; review incomplete

Staff are expected to state whether and how AI may be used in assessment instructions. This retained record does not establish a universal disclosure template; PGT proofreading details remain pending.

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Privacy and data

Scoped public references; review incomplete

The research record requires justification and data minimisation before personal, confidential or sensitive data is entered, with a DPIA where applicable. Its research-source original and currentness remain unverified.

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Tools and eligibility

Scoped public references; review incomplete

Researcher tool-selection guidance points to Enterprise Copilot and its protection indicator. Licensing guidance calls for checking terms; neither record grants assessment permission or confirms every student licence.

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Research and publication

Scoped public references; review incomplete

Retained research guidance places responsibility for substantive claims and outputs on human researchers and discusses endorsed tools. The DOCX was not independently recovered; these are scoped reference records.

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Academic integrity

Scoped public references; review incomplete

The framework separates allowed learning support from submitting generated work as one’s own. A retained record prohibits AI-detection tools and uploading student work to them; cohort-specific procedures remain unresolved.

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Teaching guidance

Scoped public references; review incomplete

The framework expects clear assessment-use instructions. Student-facing AI marking information should explain purpose, human oversight and privacy; approval conditions and quiz exceptions remain pending, not silently omitted permissions.

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Security and procurement

Scoped public references; review incomplete

Before registering for an AI tool, licensing guidance asks users to review terms and seek advice on data protection, accessibility, indemnity or copyright concerns. This is a procurement check, not a task-use licence.

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Do

Check the assignment’s explicit AI instructions before using a study tool for assessed work.
Site advice
Check the assignment’s explicit AI instructions before using a study tool for assessed work.
Scope
Teaching and assessment records are distinct from research guidance. Research DOCX currentness and original bytes remain unverified; marking and PGT corrections stay excluded pending review.
For assessments and assignments, students should assume generative AI use is not permitted unless the assessment or assignment explicitly states otherwise.
Original evidence and scope
For assessments and assignments, students should assume generative AI use is not permitted unless the assessment or assignment explicitly states otherwise.
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Teaching and assessment records are distinct from research guidance. Research DOCX currentness and original bytes remain unverified; marking and PGT corrections stay excluded pending review.
Unless explicitly stated otherwise, students should assume that the use of generative AI within an assessment or assignment is not permitted.
Guiding Framework - Academic Integrity
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The student guidance allows use of generative AI tools as study aids for personal learning and research, while distinguishing that from submitting AI-generated output as the student's own assessment work.
Original evidence and scope
The student guidance allows use of generative AI tools as study aids for personal learning and research, while distinguishing that from submitting AI-generated output as the student's own assessment work.
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Teaching and assessment records are distinct from research guidance. Research DOCX currentness and original bytes remain unverified; marking and PGT corrections stay excluded pending review.
The University's framework does allow you to use Generative AI tools as study aids for your personal learning and in your research. You are permitted to use these tools in this context, as long as you do not submit the actual AI-generated output as your own work for assessment.
Student and PGR use of Generative AI tools
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Before registering for a new AI tool, review its terms and raise licensing or data-protection concerns.
Source guidance
Before registering for a new AI tool, review its terms and raise licensing or data-protection concerns.
Scope
Teaching and assessment records are distinct from research guidance. Research DOCX currentness and original bytes remain unverified; marking and PGT corrections stay excluded pending review.
The AI tools licensing guidance tells users to review terms and conditions before registering for a new AI tool and to seek advice when data protection, accessibility, indemnity, or copyright concerns arise.
Original evidence and scope
The AI tools licensing guidance tells users to review terms and conditions before registering for a new AI tool and to seek advice when data protection, accessibility, indemnity, or copyright concerns arise.
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Teaching and assessment records are distinct from research guidance. Research DOCX currentness and original bytes remain unverified; marking and PGT corrections stay excluded pending review.
Before registering for a new tool, it is crucial to review the Terms and Conditions (licence), which form the legal agreement between you and the supplier. If issues arise, such as non-compliance with accessibility or data protection standards, indemnification requirements, or copyright concerns, seek further guidance from your local licensing or IT procurement teams before registering for the service.
AI tools licensing review guidance - Next steps
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Don’t

University guidance advises assuming AI is not permitted unless the assessment/assignment explicitly states otherwise.
Source guidance
University guidance advises assuming AI is not permitted unless the assessment/assignment explicitly states otherwise.
Scope
Teaching and assessment records are distinct from research guidance. Research DOCX currentness and original bytes remain unverified; marking and PGT corrections stay excluded pending review.
For assessments and assignments, students should assume generative AI use is not permitted unless the assessment or assignment explicitly states otherwise.
Original evidence and scope
For assessments and assignments, students should assume generative AI use is not permitted unless the assessment or assignment explicitly states otherwise.
claim-bham-assessment-default
Teaching and assessment records are distinct from research guidance. Research DOCX currentness and original bytes remain unverified; marking and PGT corrections stay excluded pending review.
Unless explicitly stated otherwise, students should assume that the use of generative AI within an assessment or assignment is not permitted.
Guiding Framework - Academic Integrity
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Do not upload student work to generative-AI detection software under the retained University rule.
Requirement in this scope
Do not upload student work to generative-AI detection software under the retained University rule.
Scope
Teaching and assessment records are distinct from research guidance. Research DOCX currentness and original bytes remain unverified; marking and PGT corrections stay excluded pending review.
The University states that generative AI detection tools are not currently allowable and that student work should not be uploaded to generative AI detection software.
Original evidence and scope
The University states that generative AI detection tools are not currently allowable and that student work should not be uploaded to generative AI detection software.
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Teaching and assessment records are distinct from research guidance. Research DOCX currentness and original bytes remain unverified; marking and PGT corrections stay excluded pending review.
Tools designed to detect the use of generative AI are currently known to produce both false positives and false negatives. At present, the use of any such tools within the University is not allowable and no student work should be uploaded to generative AI detection software.
Guiding Framework - Academic Integrity
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AI use questioned?Investigation, possible outcomes and appeal

Tool discovery records: scope pending review

Tool discovery information and cited sources are retained. Current account eligibility, cost, endorsement and assessment permission are not confirmed.

Microsoft Copilot

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Updates to this site's reviewed record, not confirmation that the university changed its policy.

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Reviewed claims

Historical and pending public Claims (4)

These original public records and sources remain traceable. They are excluded from current topics, FAQ, submission and Analysis conclusions and do not establish current permission.

cl-university-of-birmingham-microsoft-copilot-334 · excluded_pending_review

Teaching/learning framework and student guidance have different audiences from the unverified research DOCX. AI marking approval, advance notice and automatic quiz exceptions, and PGT proofreading disclosure need pending context review; excluded original Claims remain below. Appeals depend on cohort and the outcome-letter trigger; no general deadline is approved here.

2024公告支持学生免费访问，但“officially endorsed/allowed”须限为学校账户工具可用，不能推导课程作业/考试获准；无训练不应等同零留存。

Record history

claim-bham-ai-grading-no-ai-alone · excluded_pending_review

核心条款准确；应同时明示预设评分规则的自动测验/选择题为适用例外。

Record history

claim-bham-ai-grading-human-review · excluded_pending_review

须注明 College Director of Education 事先授权，非批准工具须 Pro-Vice-Chancellor (Education) 授权，且须事先通知学生。

Record history

claim-bham-pgt-dissertation-ai · excluded_pending_review

核心许可准确，遗漏 PGT 使用 AI 校对须通知导师并在致谢栏说明。

Record history

Official sources

11 official URLs; 11 source attributions and their captured versions retained.

Acknowledging and Citing the Use of Generative AI by Students

www.birmingham.ac.uk

University official source

birmingham.ac.uk

Hash and captured version

Acknowledging and Citing the Use of Generative AI by Students · 2026-05-13T05:00:35.000Z

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Hashes identify a captured version; they do not establish current policy or review approval.

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AI tools licensing review guidance

intranet.birmingham.ac.uk

University official source

intranet.birmingham.ac.uk

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AI tools licensing review guidance · 2026-05-13T05:00:35.000Z

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Generative Artificial Intelligence and its role within teaching, learning and assessment

www.birmingham.ac.uk

University official source

birmingham.ac.uk

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Generative Artificial Intelligence and its role within teaching, learning and assessment · 2026-05-13T05:00:35.000Z

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Hashes identify a captured version; they do not establish current policy or review approval.

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Guidance for Academic Schools Relating to PGT Dissertations and the use of Generative Artificial Intelligence Tools

www.birmingham.ac.uk

University official source

birmingham.ac.uk

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Guidance for Academic Schools Relating to PGT Dissertations and the use of Generative Artificial Intelligence Tools · 2026-05-13T05:00:35.000Z

Representation unspecified in this historical record; do not assume an original-file hash.

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Hashes identify a captured version; they do not establish current policy or review approval.

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Guidance for the use of AI in research

www.birmingham.ac.uk

University official source

birmingham.ac.uk

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Guidance for the use of AI in research · 2026-05-13T05:00:35.000Z

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Microsoft Copilot GenAI now available for students

intranet.birmingham.ac.uk

University official source

intranet.birmingham.ac.uk

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Microsoft Copilot GenAI now available for students · 2026-07-15T22:53:43.896Z

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1cccf2fb4274236daaa7465bfdd9e7ccfca1001a484543821a5a71fe856f7106

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Principles on the Use of Artificial Intelligence Tools to Support Grading and the Provision of Student Feedback

www.birmingham.ac.uk

University official source

birmingham.ac.uk

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Principles on the Use of Artificial Intelligence Tools to Support Grading and the Provision of Student Feedback · 2026-05-13T05:00:35.000Z

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Programme handbook and Canvas statements relating to the use of Generative AI tools

www.birmingham.ac.uk

University official source

birmingham.ac.uk

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Programme handbook and Canvas statements relating to the use of Generative AI tools · 2026-05-13T05:00:35.000Z

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Hashes identify a captured version; they do not establish current policy or review approval.

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Responsible AI tool selection for researchers

intranet.birmingham.ac.uk

University official source

intranet.birmingham.ac.uk

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Responsible AI tool selection for researchers · 2026-05-13T05:00:35.000Z

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Hashes identify a captured version; they do not establish current policy or review approval.

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Student and PGR guidance on using GenAI tools ethically for work

intranet.birmingham.ac.uk

University official source

intranet.birmingham.ac.uk

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Student and PGR guidance on using GenAI tools ethically for work · 2026-05-13T05:00:35.000Z

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Student-facing Module Statement on AI Marking and Feedback

www.birmingham.ac.uk

University official source

birmingham.ac.uk

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Student-facing Module Statement on AI Marking and Feedback · 2026-05-13T05:00:35.000Z

Representation unspecified in this historical record; do not assume an original-file hash.

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Record information, JSON & citation

Review layers: claim review applies to the claims only. Analysis is a separate machine-generated summary awaiting review. Coverage scores do not establish complete policy knowledge.

Claim review state: agent_reviewed
Analysis review state: machine_candidate
Record revision: qs71-90-v6-completeness-r3-20261025
Dataset release: public-release-20260924-002
Correction published: 2026-10-26T02:55:31.205Z
Student snapshot: Not published

Current reviewed JSON · All record history

Published V6 presentation; JSON and MCP retain the existing public record. Supplementary quotations and scope notes remain pending review. Local candidate corrections, tools and student summaries are not approved for publication. Institution-wide audit remains PARTIAL.

Institution audit PARTIAL. Official raw HTML/PDF originals and full version/context verification remain incomplete.
Original public records remain unchanged. Excluded records are historical or pending scope review, not current permissions.
New corrections, tools, student interpretations and snapshots remain unapproved.

Current reviewed JSON

Questions students ask

Can I use AI for my coursework?

The retained student guidance distinguishes private study aids from assessed work. Guidance advises students should assume AI is not permitted unless task instructions expressly state otherwise.

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Do I need to disclose AI use?

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Can I upload sensitive data?

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Which tools can I access?

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What are the examination rules?

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What rules apply to research and publication?

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What counts as academic misconduct?