Groningen, Netherlands

University of Groningen

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

RankingQS World University Rankings 2026: =147UpdatedJul 19, 2026

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7 reviewed claims

Normalized value: {"tool":"mistral","rawToolName":"Vibe (Le Chat)","description":"Groningen makes its Mistral Vibe pilot available in a university account environment.","howToObtain":"Request a Vibe account through the university form.","costToUser":"Not specified by the cited source.","availability":"allowed","endorsementType":"institutionally_licensed_or_procured"}

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

Original evidence

Evidence 1

De AI-assistent Vibe (Le Chat) wordt binnen de RUG als pilot beschikbaar gesteld. Om te kunnen werken met de AI-assistent Vibe (Le Chat) is een account nodig. Accounts kunnen aangevraagd worden via het formulier aanvraag Vibe (Le Chat)-accounts.
Source: Available tools and software | AI Solutions

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De AI-assistent Vibe (Le Chat) wordt binnen de RUG als pilot beschikbaar gesteld. Om te kunnen werken met de AI-assistent Vibe (Le Chat) is een account nodig. Accounts kunnen aangevraagd worden via het formulier aanvraag Vibe (Le Chat)-accounts.

Source language: Nederlands (nl)
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Retrieved: Jul 16, 2026

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Evidence 2

The University of Groningen has a contract with the company, which includes clear agreements on the secure processing of data and personal information. The pilot scheme for students is also covered by this licence.
Source: FAQ - The Do's and Don'ts in Mistral-Le Chat (Vibe)

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The University of Groningen has a contract with the company, which includes clear agreements on the secure processing of data and personal information. The pilot scheme for students is also covered by this licence.

Source language: English (en)
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Retrieved: Jul 16, 2026

Normalized value: do not share personal or organizational details; keep human intervention; follow GDPR

Last checked: May 15, 2026
Last changed: May 15, 2026

Original evidence

Evidence 1

Do not share any personal or organizational details while using AI systems. Do not let AI make decisions about other people without human intervention.
Source: Safe and Responsible use of AI

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UG's AI policy and regulations page warns against sharing personal or organizational details and against automated decisions about other people.

Source language: English (en)
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Retrieved: May 15, 2026
Evidence locator: Guidelines for the use of Generative AI

Normalized value: AI aids allowed; GenAI use must be cited; extra faculty/course rules may apply

Last checked: May 15, 2026
Last changed: May 15, 2026

Original evidence

Evidence 1

AI tools may be used as aids. When GenAI functionalities are used, this should always be mentioned/referred to. Additional rules may apply at the level of your faculty, degree programme, and course unit.
Source: UG basic rules for the use of AI in teaching

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UG allows AI tools as aids, requires GenAI use to be mentioned, and notes that extra faculty or course rules may apply.

Source language: English (en)
Snapshot hash: 55c87b9a…
Retrieved: May 15, 2026
Evidence locator: Ten UG basic rules for the use of AI in teaching

Normalized value: unauthorized student AI use can be fraud; detection scores are not proof

Last checked: May 15, 2026
Last changed: May 15, 2026

Original evidence

Evidence 1

The unauthorized use of AI tools by students that hinders the assessment of a learning goal can be considered fraud and a breach of academic integrity. Cheating scores that are generated by AI detection tools may not be used to prove that a student has cheated.
Source: Dealing with fraud and risks

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UG guidance treats unauthorized student AI use that harms assessment as possible fraud and rejects AI-detection scores as proof.

Source language: English (en)
Snapshot hash: 1f37708b…
Retrieved: May 15, 2026
Evidence locator: UG Regulations for AI / Fraud

Normalized value: Le Chat is UG secure AI assistant pilot

Last checked: May 15, 2026
Last changed: May 15, 2026

Original evidence

Evidence 1

Le Chat (Mistral AI) is a secure and reliable AI assistant for the UG that can help with daily tasks. The pilot offers the opportunity to familiarize yourself with AI within a safe and experimental environment.
Source: Available Tools and Software

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UG describes Le Chat as a secure, reliable assistant and frames the rollout as a pilot in a safe experimental setting.

Source language: English (en)
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Retrieved: May 15, 2026
Evidence locator: Available Tools and Software

Normalized value: Le Chat enterprise only on @rug.nl; external tools public info only; medium confidentiality needs tool limits

Last checked: May 15, 2026
Last changed: May 15, 2026

Original evidence

Evidence 1

This licence is only active on the @rug.nl account. Other External AI tools may only be used for processing public information. Be cautious at medium confidentiality level: Mistral can be used, provided that code interpreter, image generation, web search, and Flash Answers are disabled.
Source: FAQ - The Do's and Don'ts in Mistral-Le Chat

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UG says the Le Chat enterprise licence is tied to @rug.nl accounts and that other external AI tools are limited to public information.

Source language: English (en)
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Retrieved: May 15, 2026
Evidence locator: FAQ - General use / confidentiality

Normalized value: no specific research guidelines; general guidelines apply

Last checked: May 15, 2026
Last changed: May 15, 2026

Original evidence

Evidence 1

There are no specific guidelines for AI in research. Of course, the general guidelines do apply.
Source: Safe and Responsible use of AI

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UG says it has no specific AI research guidance, but the general AI guidelines still apply.

Source language: English (en)
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Retrieved: May 15, 2026
Evidence locator: Guidelines Research

Source record

Official sources

7 sources

Available Tools and Software

rug.nl

Source URL: https://www.rug.nl/cit/services/ai-office/ai-oplossingen/?lang=en
Snapshot hash: 82561a1b…

Available tools and software | AI Solutions

rug.nl

Source URL: https://www.rug.nl/cit/services/ai-office/ai-oplossingen/
Snapshot hash: 483b44f1…

Dealing with fraud and risks

edusupport.rug.nl

Source URL: https://edusupport.rug.nl/2429583561
Snapshot hash: 1f37708b…

FAQ - The Do's and Don'ts in Mistral-Le Chat

rug.nl

Source URL: https://www.rug.nl/cit/services/ai-office/ai-oplossingen/faq-le-chat/?lang=en
Snapshot hash: 25c3448f…

FAQ - The Do's and Don'ts in Mistral-Le Chat (Vibe)

rug.nl

Source URL: https://www.rug.nl/cit/services/ai-office/ai-oplossingen/faq-le-chat/?lang=en
Snapshot hash: cf18397d…

Safe and Responsible use of AI

rug.nl

Source URL: https://www.rug.nl/society-business/center-for-information-technology/services/ai-office/beleid-en-regelgeving/?lang=en
Snapshot hash: 1761735b…

UG basic rules for the use of AI in teaching

rug.nl

Source URL: https://www.rug.nl/about-ug/organization/quality-assurance/education/artificial-intelligence-ai/?lang=en
Snapshot hash: 55c87b9a…

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Citation: University AI Policy Tracker. "University of Groningen AI Policy Tracker record." Last checked July 19, 2026. https://eduaipolicy.org/universities/university-of-groningen

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Reviewed claims

Vibe (Le Chat) is listed for University of Groningen in an official university AI tools source. Derived availability: allowed. Derived endorsement type: institutionally licensed or procured.