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The University of Melbourne

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

RankingQS World University Rankings 2026: 19UpdatedJul 18, 2026

Reviewed policy snapshot

The University of Melbourne asks students to follow subject-level AI boundaries, cite permitted use, and protect university and personal information.

Audience

For instructors · Teaching and assessment

No reviewed instructor-specific guidance; general conclusions only.

Coursework & assignments

Conditional

Melbourne subject coordinators set the bounds of appropriate GenAI use, and students are told to check before using it for assessment work.

Scope: Mixed scopeAssignment

Reviewed evidence & official sources

Reviewed evidence

Students must check with their Subject Coordinator before using GenAI for assessment-related work at the University of Melbourne.

Agent reviewed

Before you use GenAI for assessment-related work you must check to ensure that your Subject Coordinator has authorised its use.
GenAI at Melbourne

Each University of Melbourne subject coordinator is responsible for setting out the bounds of appropriate GenAI use within their subject, and is strongly encouraged to consider possible use case scenarios, set clear boundaries, and have conversations with students.

Agent reviewed

It is the responsibility of each subject coordinator to set out the bounds of appropriate GenAI use within their subject. Coordinators are strongly encouraged to consider possible use case scenarios for their assessments, set clear boundaries, and have conversations with their students to enable clarity about what tools are appropriate and for what tasks.
Generative AI in T&L at the University of Melbourne

Official sources

GenAI at Melbourneabcf4194…
Generative AI in T&L at the University of Melbourne38a9f306…

Exams & assessment

Not mentioned in reviewed sources

No exam-specific student rule is included in this snapshot.

Scope: Mixed scope

Reviewed evidence & official sources

No reviewed evidence is included in this dimension.

Disclosure & citation

Required

Melbourne students must appropriately cite GenAI use in preparing assessment submissions.

Scope: Mixed scopeAssignmentResearch

Reviewed evidence & official sources

Reviewed evidence

University of Melbourne students must appropriately cite any use of GenAI tools in the preparation of assessment submissions.

Agent reviewed

Any use of GenAI in the preparation of an assessment submission must be appropriately cited.
Generative AI in T&L at the University of Melbourne

Official sources

Generative AI in T&L at the University of Melbourne38a9f306…

Privacy & sensitive data

Restricted

Melbourne tells students not to upload personal, confidential, sensitive, or private information to GenAI tools.

Scope: Mixed scopeAssignmentResearch

Reviewed evidence & official sources

Reviewed evidence

University of Melbourne students must not upload personal information (full name, date of birth, address, or other confidential/sensitive/private information) to GenAI tools.

Agent reviewed

Protect your personal information and that of others. Do not upload your full name, date of birth, address or other confidential, sensitive or private information.
GenAI at Melbourne

Official sources

GenAI at Melbourneabcf4194…

University-provided AI tools

Conditional

Melbourne lists SparkAI as an endorsed tool, but the retained tool record does not establish student assessment permission.

Scope: Mixed scopeProvision ≠ coursework permission

Reviewed evidence & official sources

Reviewed evidence

The University of Melbourne states that University IP cannot be uploaded to external sites and recommends using the University's SparkAI platform when staff want AI to review University materials.

Agent reviewed

University IP cannot be uploaded to external sites, so if you want AI to review some of your materials, we recommend using the SparkAI platform.
Generative AI in T&L at the University of Melbourne

Official sources

Generative AI in T&L at the University of Melbourne38a9f306…

Research & publication

Required

Melbourne says GenAI-generated or substantially altered material in research outputs may be used only when acknowledged under University and Australian research-conduct policy.

Scope: Mixed scopeResearch

Reviewed evidence & official sources

Reviewed evidence

At the University of Melbourne, generative AI tools can only be used in research outputs where the material generated or substantially altered by these tools is acknowledged according to the University's policy and the Australian Code for the Responsible Conduct of Research.

Agent reviewed

Generative AI tools can only be used if material that is generated or substantially altered by these tools is acknowledged according to the University's policy and the Australian Code for the Responsible Conduct of Research.
UoM Submission: Inquiry into Generative AI in Education

Official sources

UoM Submission: Inquiry into Generative AI in Education54286d01…

Reviewed record

Reviewed claims

21 reviewed claims

Last changed: May 6, 2026

Original evidence

Evidence 1

If an assessment task does not permit the use of such tools, or if they use such tools in the preparation of an assessment submission without acknowledgement, this constitutes academic misconduct under cl. 4.13 of the Student Academic Integrity Policy (MPF1310).
Source: Generative AI in T&L at the University of Melbourne

Source language: English (en)
Snapshot hash: 38a9f306…
Evidence locator: Section: University policies in relation to Generative AI, subsection: Are students allowed to use GenAI?

Last changed: May 6, 2026

Original evidence

Evidence 1

A high AI score in Turnitin's writing detection report is not proof that academic misconduct has taken place (any more than would be the case when using the more familiar similarity report tool to flag potential plagiarism). It does not, on its own, constitute grounds for making an allegation of academic misconduct.
Source: Generative AI in T&L at the University of Melbourne

Source language: English (en)
Snapshot hash: 38a9f306…
Evidence locator: Section: AI and assessment, subsection: What do I do if I think a student has inappropriately used GenAI on an assessment?

Normalized value: {"tool":"institutional_ai_service","rawToolName":"AILA","description":"University LMS-embedded AI learning assistant.","howToObtain":"Teaching staff express interest to pilot it with students or test it in an LMS playpen.","costToUser":"Not specified.","availability":"conditionally_allowed","endorsementType":"officially_endorsed"}

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

Original evidence

Evidence 1

The University of Melbourne says its Product Innovation Team developed AILA, an LMS-embedded AI learning assistant; it remains in beta and teaching staff can express interest to pilot it or test it in an LMS playpen.
Source: Generative AI in T&L at the University of Melbourne

Localized display only

The University of Melbourne says its Product Innovation Team developed AILA, an LMS-embedded AI learning assistant; it remains in beta and teaching staff can express interest to pilot it or test it in an LMS playpen.

Source language: English (en)
Snapshot hash: 34100ad6…
Retrieved: Jul 15, 2026

Normalized value: {"tool":"institutional_ai_service","rawToolName":"SparkAI","description":"Secure University GenAI platform for staff handling University information.","howToObtain":"Staff access SparkAI at spark.unimelb.edu.au.","costToUser":"Not specified.","availability":"conditionally_allowed","endorsementType":"officially_endorsed"}

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

Original evidence

Evidence 1

The University of Melbourne says SparkAI is a secure platform internal to the University, accessible by staff but not students, and is the University's secure GenAI platform for sensitive information.
Source: Generative AI in T&L at the University of Melbourne

Localized display only

The University of Melbourne says SparkAI is a secure platform internal to the University, accessible by staff but not students, and is the University's secure GenAI platform for sensitive information.

Source language: English (en)
Snapshot hash: 34100ad6…
Retrieved: Jul 15, 2026

Normalized value: {"tool":"turnitin_ai_detection","rawToolName":"Turnitin AI writing detection","description":"AI writing detection available in Canvas similarity reports for staff.","howToObtain":"Use the Canvas similarity report function.","costToUser":"Not specified.","availability":"conditionally_allowed","endorsementType":"officially_endorsed"}

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

Original evidence

Evidence 1

The University of Melbourne says Turnitin's AI writing detection is currently accessible to staff within Canvas as part of the similarity report function.
Source: Generative AI in T&L at the University of Melbourne

Localized display only

The University of Melbourne says Turnitin's AI writing detection is currently accessible to staff within Canvas as part of the similarity report function.

Source language: English (en)
Snapshot hash: 34100ad6…
Retrieved: Jul 15, 2026

Last changed: May 6, 2026

Original evidence

Evidence 1

Before you use GenAI for assessment-related work you must check to ensure that your Subject Coordinator has authorised its use.
Source: GenAI at Melbourne

Source language: English (en)
Snapshot hash: abcf4194…
Evidence locator: Section: Is it okay to use GenAI at Melbourne?

Last changed: May 6, 2026

Original evidence

Evidence 1

Since assessments and other teaching materials constitute University IP, they should never be tested on third-party external platforms such as ChatGPT, since these platforms use all prompts and inputs to further train their models. Any such testing/auditing must be done only within the University's secure GenAI platform (SparkAI) or other University of Melbourne-sanctioned platforms.
Source: Generative AI in T&L at the University of Melbourne

Source language: English (en)
Snapshot hash: 38a9f306…
Evidence locator: Section: AI and assessment, subsection: Can I check whether my assessment is potentially vulnerable to GenAI?

Last changed: May 6, 2026

Original evidence

Evidence 1

Any use of GenAI in the preparation of an assessment submission must be appropriately cited.
Source: Generative AI in T&L at the University of Melbourne

Source language: English (en)
Snapshot hash: 38a9f306…
Evidence locator: Section: University policies in relation to Generative AI, subsection: Are students allowed to use GenAI?

Last changed: May 6, 2026

Original evidence

Evidence 1

Generative AI tools can only be used if material that is generated or substantially altered by these tools is acknowledged according to the University's policy and the Australian Code for the Responsible Conduct of Research.
Source: UoM Submission: Inquiry into Generative AI in Education

Source language: English (en)
Snapshot hash: 54286d01…
Evidence locator: Section: Challenges to research integrity

Last changed: May 6, 2026

Original evidence

Evidence 1

The University has advised researchers that they should not share confidential information or information about an innovation in a generative AI prompt, as that may mean that the IP is no longer owned by the researcher or by the University.
Source: UoM Submission: Inquiry into Generative AI in Education

Source language: English (en)
Snapshot hash: 54286d01…
Evidence locator: Section: Challenges to research integrity

Last changed: May 6, 2026

Original evidence

Evidence 1

Protect your personal information and that of others. Do not upload your full name, date of birth, address or other confidential, sensitive or private information.
Source: GenAI at Melbourne

Source language: English (en)
Snapshot hash: abcf4194…
Evidence locator: Section: Limitations and risks, subsection: Privacy

Last changed: May 6, 2026

Original evidence

Evidence 1

Don't make copyright material available on the web or to an AI tool without permission.
Source: GenAI at Melbourne

Source language: English (en)
Snapshot hash: abcf4194…
Evidence locator: Section: Limitations and risks, subsection: Intellectual property

Last changed: May 6, 2026

Original evidence

Evidence 1

It is the responsibility of each subject coordinator to set out the bounds of appropriate GenAI use within their subject. Coordinators are strongly encouraged to consider possible use case scenarios for their assessments, set clear boundaries, and have conversations with their students to enable clarity about what tools are appropriate and for what tasks.
Source: Generative AI in T&L at the University of Melbourne

Source language: English (en)
Snapshot hash: 38a9f306…
Evidence locator: Section: University policies in relation to Generative AI, subsection: Are students allowed to use GenAI?

Last changed: May 6, 2026

Original evidence

Evidence 1

University IP cannot be uploaded to external sites, so if you want AI to review some of your materials, we recommend using the SparkAI platform.
Source: Generative AI in T&L at the University of Melbourne

Source language: English (en)
Snapshot hash: 38a9f306…
Evidence locator: Section: University policies in relation to Generative AI, subsection: Can staff use GenAI tools to help create teaching materials?

Last changed: May 6, 2026

Original evidence

Evidence 1

Use of GenAI tools should never be a substitute for staff exercising their own evaluative judgement.
Source: Generative AI in T&L at the University of Melbourne

Source language: English (en)
Snapshot hash: 38a9f306…
Evidence locator: Section: University policies in relation to Generative AI, subsection: Can staff use GenAI for marking/grading of student work?

Last changed: May 6, 2026

Original evidence

Evidence 1

We should also model the transparency we are requesting from students and acknowledge the use of any GenAI tools in materials we provide to them.
Source: Generative AI in T&L at the University of Melbourne

Source language: English (en)
Snapshot hash: 38a9f306…
Evidence locator: Section: University policies in relation to Generative AI, subsection: Can staff use GenAI tools to help create teaching materials?

Last changed: May 6, 2026

Original evidence

Evidence 1

Student use of these tools may pose risks to academic integrity, and staff should consider and provide advice on the limits of acceptable use in their subject. Use of these tools can easily extend to the point where students are no longer expressing their own ideas or understanding of the subject matter.
Source: Generative AI in T&L at the University of Melbourne

Source language: English (en)
Snapshot hash: 38a9f306…
Evidence locator: Section: AI and assessment, subsection: Is it okay if students use GenAI for language translation or editing their work?

Last changed: May 6, 2026

Original evidence

Evidence 1

The Australian Government develop optional guidance for the sector on the use of generative artificial intelligence (AI) in teaching, learning, assessment, and research. However, Universities should continue to have autonomy over their own generative AI policies to ensure they are appropriate for their communities.
Source: UoM Submission: Inquiry into Generative AI in Education

Source language: English (en)
Snapshot hash: 54286d01…
Evidence locator: Section: Recommendations, Recommendation 1

Last changed: May 6, 2026

Original evidence

Evidence 1

This guidance is also influenced by the University of Melbourne AI Principles, which have been designed to guide actions around the adoption and use of AI tools and systems.
Source: What Is This Guide? - Melbourne School of Design

Source language: English (en)
Snapshot hash: 421a0ca3…
Evidence locator: Introduction section

Last changed: May 6, 2026

Original evidence

Evidence 1

To develop these skills and capabilities, you must produce the text, code, designs or images you're being assessed on. For example, if a subject learning outcome includes 'discuss and critique', you must generate that discussion and critique – not GenAI – in order to develop those skills.
Source: GenAI at Melbourne

Source language: English (en)
Snapshot hash: abcf4194…
Evidence locator: Section: How to use GenAI safely, subsection: Remember your value

Last changed: May 6, 2026

Original evidence

Evidence 1

Statement on Graduate Research and digital assistance tools — This page features the University's official statement about the use of digital assistance tools by Graduate Researchers.
Source: Official statements from The University of Melbourne

Source language: English (en)
Snapshot hash: 85d1ab63…
Evidence locator: Official statements listing page

Source record

Official sources

6 sources

GenAI at Melbourne

students.unimelb.edu.au

Source URL: https://students.unimelb.edu.au/academic-skills/resources/study-skills/learning-with-genai/GenAI-at-Melbourne
Snapshot hash: abcf4194…

Generative AI in T&L at the University of Melbourne

melbourne-cshe.unimelb.edu.au

Source URL: https://melbourne-cshe.unimelb.edu.au/resources/topics/assessment-and-feedback/specific-help/ai-in-teaching-and-learning
Snapshot hash: 38a9f306…

Generative AI in T&L at the University of Melbourne

melbourne-cshe.unimelb.edu.au

Source URL: https://melbourne-cshe.unimelb.edu.au/resources/topics/assessment-and-feedback/specific-help/ai-in-teaching-and-learning
Snapshot hash: 34100ad6…

Official statements from The University of Melbourne

melbourne-cshe.unimelb.edu.au

Source URL: https://melbourne-cshe.unimelb.edu.au/ai-aai/home/ai-integrity/official-statements-from-the-university-of-melbourne
Snapshot hash: 85d1ab63…

UoM Submission: Inquiry into Generative AI in Education

about.unimelb.edu.au

Source URL: https://about.unimelb.edu.au/__data/assets/pdf_file/0032/396446/UoM-Submission-Inquiry-into-Generative-AI-in-Education-FINAL.pdf
Snapshot hash: 54286d01…

What Is This Guide? - Melbourne School of Design

msd.unimelb.edu.au

Source URL: https://msd.unimelb.edu.au/belt/quality/generative-ai/what-is-this-guide
Snapshot hash: 421a0ca3…

Record information, JSON & citation

Reviewagent reviewedConfidence98%Snapshot statusstrongSnapshot hash4743664a…JSONPublic JSON

Citation: University AI Policy Tracker. "The University of Melbourne AI Policy Tracker record." Last checked July 18, 2026. https://eduaipolicy.org/universities/university-of-melbourne

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

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