Leeds, United Kingdom

University of Leeds

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

RankingQS World University Rankings 2026: 86UpdatedJul 19, 2026

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Normalized value: {"tool":"microsoft_copilot","rawToolName":"Microsoft Copilot","description":"Browser-based Enterprise Copilot chat through the University's full Microsoft licence, with University-credential data protection.","howToObtain":"Sign in to browser-based Copilot with University login details; eligibility requires a full Microsoft licence.","costToUser":"Not stated.","availability":"allowed","endorsementType":"officially_endorsed"}

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

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Evidence 1

University of Leeds says everyone with a full Microsoft licence can access browser-based Copilot chat. Logging in with University details provides the Enterprise version, and for work purposes, including assessed work, Copilot should be used unless there is a good reason why it cannot be.
Source: Generative AI tools | Generative AI

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University of Leeds says everyone with a full Microsoft licence can access browser-based Copilot chat. Logging in with University details provides the Enterprise version, and for work purposes, including assessed work, Copilot should be used unless there is a good reason why it cannot be.

Source language: English (en-GB)
Snapshot hash: 105d4fe0…
Retrieved: Jul 15, 2026

Normalized value: restricted_data_must_never_be_input_to_ai

Last checked: May 13, 2026
Last changed: May 13, 2026

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Evidence 1

Certain types of data must never be put into any AI software. These include: passwords and usernames; personally identifiable information (PII) or other sensitive or confidential material; any data related to University Intellectual Property; any data that is protected by Copyright, unless explicit permission for its use with AI tools has been obtained.
Source: Data restrictions and security | Generative AI

Source language: English (en)
Snapshot hash: b144d346…
Retrieved: May 13, 2026
Evidence locator: Data that should never be input into AI software

Normalized value: genai_may_support_learning_not_generate_or_falsify_work

Last checked: May 13, 2026
Last changed: May 13, 2026

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Evidence 1

As a general principle, you can use generative AI to help you learn but cannot use AI to generate or falsify work.
Source: AI and assessments | Generative AI

Source language: English (en)
Snapshot hash: 08bcf5f8…
Retrieved: May 13, 2026
Evidence locator: General principles

Normalized value: red_amber_green_genai_assessment_categories

Last checked: May 13, 2026
Last changed: May 13, 2026

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The University of Leeds uses a three-tiered traffic light system to indicate how Gen AI should be used in assessments.
Source: AI and assessments | Generative AI

Source language: English (en)
Snapshot hash: 08bcf5f8…
Retrieved: May 13, 2026
Evidence locator: Use of Generative AI in assessments

Normalized value: must_acknowledge_functional_genai_assistance

Last checked: May 13, 2026
Last changed: May 13, 2026

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Evidence 1

You must acknowledge the use of Gen AI in an 'Acknowledgements' or 'Declarations' section when you have used it as a functional tool to assist you as you were creating any academic work.
Source: Acknowledging use of Generative AI | Generative AI

Source language: English (en)
Snapshot hash: 25ccd5ae…
Retrieved: May 13, 2026
Evidence locator: Acknowledging use of Generative AI

Normalized value: pgrs_must_not_use_genai_to_write_or_falsify_research_assessment_work

Last checked: May 13, 2026
Last changed: May 13, 2026

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You must not use Gen AI to write your thesis, transfer report or other work, falsify work or breach guidelines for the research assessment and examination processes.
Source: Assessment categories for research degrees | Generative AI

Source language: English (en)
Snapshot hash: dbcc2413…
Retrieved: May 13, 2026
Evidence locator: General principles

Normalized value: amber_genai_assistive_as_specified_by_tutor

Last checked: May 13, 2026
Last changed: May 13, 2026

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Evidence 1

Under this category, you are permitted to use Gen AI tools in an assistive role as specified by the module tutor and required by the assessment.
Source: Categories of assessments | Generative AI

Source language: English (en)
Snapshot hash: fbcaefde…
Retrieved: May 13, 2026
Evidence locator: AMBER: AI tools can be used in an assistive role

Normalized value: staff_should_declare_wholly_or_substantially_ai_generated_material

Last checked: May 13, 2026
Last changed: May 13, 2026

Original evidence

Evidence 1

All material that is wholly or substantially generated using an AI tool should be declared clearly in the document in which it occurs, whether the document is for internal or external use.
Source: Guidance to Staff on the use of Artificial Intelligence | Governance and Compliance

Source language: English (en)
Snapshot hash: bcf18d76…
Retrieved: May 13, 2026
Evidence locator: Guidance, Transparency

Normalized value: unpermitted_or_unacknowledged_genai_use_classed_as_academic_misconduct

Last checked: May 13, 2026
Last changed: May 13, 2026

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If you are found to have used generative AI when you weren't supposed to, this will be classed as academic misconduct. If you do not correctly acknowledge the use of generative AI, this will be classed as academic misconduct.
Source: Academic integrity and plagiarism | Library | University of Leeds

Source language: English (en)
Snapshot hash: b4082ecc…
Retrieved: May 13, 2026
Evidence locator: Misuse of generative artificial intelligence (AI) tools

Normalized value: copilot_should_be_used_for_work_purposes_unless_good_reason

Last checked: May 13, 2026
Last changed: May 13, 2026

Original evidence

Evidence 1

For work purposes, including assessed work, Copilot should be used unless there is a good reason why it can't be.
Source: Generative AI tools | Generative AI

Source language: English (en)
Snapshot hash: 89fcf87b…
Retrieved: May 13, 2026
Evidence locator: Microsoft Copilot

Source record

Official sources

9 sources

Academic integrity and plagiarism | Library | University of Leeds

library.leeds.ac.uk

Source URL: https://library.leeds.ac.uk/info/1401/academic-skills/46/academic-integrity-and-plagiarism/3
Snapshot hash: b4082ecc…

Acknowledging use of Generative AI | Generative AI

generative-ai.leeds.ac.uk

Source URL: https://generative-ai.leeds.ac.uk/ai-and-assessments/acknowledging-use-of-ai/
Snapshot hash: 25ccd5ae…

AI and assessments | Generative AI

generative-ai.leeds.ac.uk

Source URL: https://generative-ai.leeds.ac.uk/ai-and-assessments/
Snapshot hash: 08bcf5f8…

Assessment categories for research degrees | Generative AI

generative-ai.leeds.ac.uk

Source URL: https://generative-ai.leeds.ac.uk/ai-use-in-research/postgraduate-researcher-guidance/assessment-categories-for-research-degrees/
Snapshot hash: dbcc2413…

Categories of assessments | Generative AI

generative-ai.leeds.ac.uk

Source URL: https://generative-ai.leeds.ac.uk/ai-and-assessments/categories-of-assessments/
Snapshot hash: fbcaefde…

Data restrictions and security | Generative AI

generative-ai.leeds.ac.uk

Source URL: https://generative-ai.leeds.ac.uk/ai-use-in-research/data-restrictions/
Snapshot hash: b144d346…

Generative AI tools | Generative AI

generative-ai.leeds.ac.uk

Source URL: https://generative-ai.leeds.ac.uk/intro-gen-ai/generative-ai-tools/
Snapshot hash: 89fcf87b…

Generative AI tools | Generative AI

generative-ai.leeds.ac.uk

Source URL: https://generative-ai.leeds.ac.uk/intro-gen-ai/generative-ai-tools/
Snapshot hash: 105d4fe0…

Guidance to Staff on the use of Artificial Intelligence | Governance and Compliance

secretariat.leeds.ac.uk

Source URL: https://secretariat.leeds.ac.uk/policies-procedures-and-codes-of-practice/guidance-to-staff-on-the-use-of-artificial-intelligence/
Snapshot hash: bcf18d76…

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

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Reviewed claims

Microsoft Copilot is listed for University of Leeds in an official university AI tools source. Derived availability: allowed. Derived endorsement type: officially endorsed.