Wollongong, Australia

University of Wollongong

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

RankingQS World University Rankings 2026: =184UpdatedJul 19, 2026

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Normalized value: {"tool":"microsoft_copilot","rawToolName":"Microsoft Copilot","description":"UOW provides its approved Microsoft Copilot service to students through UOW accounts with enterprise data protection.","howToObtain":"Access Microsoft Copilot through a UOW account.","costToUser":"No cost through the UOW account.","availability":"allowed","endorsementType":"officially_endorsed"}

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

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Evidence 1

As a UOW student, you have access to Microsoft Copilot, which is supported by enterprise data protection and available at no cost through your UOW account. Make sure you use UOW-approved tools such as Microsoft Copilot.
Source: Gen AI in assessment

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As a UOW student, you have access to Microsoft Copilot, which is supported by enterprise data protection and available at no cost through your UOW account. Make sure you use UOW-approved tools such as Microsoft Copilot.

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

Normalized value: subject_outline_must_include_genai_use_statement

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

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A statement that indicates whether and how generative artificial intelligence tools can be used in the subject, including in relation to each assessment task.
Source: Subject Delivery Policy / Document / Policy Directory

Source language: English (en-AU)
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Retrieved: May 15, 2026
Evidence locator: Section 14 - Schedule 2: Subject Outline Minimum Requirements, Part B

Normalized value: staff_no_upload_student_work_to_third_party_genai

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

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It is important that such processes and technologies are institutionally supported and ethical in accord with associated privacy and data policies (e.g. staff are not permitted to upload student work to third party tools, including generative artificial intelligence (GenAI) or misconduct detection software).
Source: Assessment and Feedback Policy / Document / Policy Directory

Source language: English (en-AU)
Snapshot hash: 5554ddf3…
Retrieved: May 15, 2026
Evidence locator: Section 3 - Policy Principles, Assessment upholds academic integrity

Normalized value: academic_integrity_policy_genai_misuse_definition

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Misuse of Generative Artificial Intelligence Technology Using work (e.g. assignment, essay, exam paper, research paper, creative project, data) generated by an unauthorised artificial intelligence (AI) tool in an assessment without permission from the subject coordinator; Using work generated by an artificial intelligence (AI) tool in an assessment where this is permitted, but without appropriate acknowledgement.
Source: Academic Integrity Policy / Document / Policy Directory

Source language: English (en-AU)
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Retrieved: May 15, 2026
Evidence locator: Section 3 - Policy Principles, Academic Misconduct

Normalized value: misuse_constitutes_academic_misconduct

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Misuse of gen AI in assessments includes using gen AI where it is prohibited or using it beyond the scope set out in the assessment instructions. Misuse of gen AI in assessments constitutes academic misconduct (as specified by University Policy).
Source: Gen AI in assessment - University of Wollongong - UOW

Source language: English (en-AU)
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Retrieved: May 15, 2026
Evidence locator: What will happen if you misuse gen AI in an assessment?

Normalized value: subject_specific_permission_and_acknowledgement

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Before using gen AI for an assessment task, make sure you check your Subject Outline and/or subject Moodle site to see to what extent gen AI may be used and associated instructions regarding acknowledgement.
Source: Gen AI in assessment - University of Wollongong - UOW

Source language: English (en-AU)
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Retrieved: May 15, 2026
Evidence locator: Gen AI in assessments section

Normalized value: copilot_recommended_enterprise_data_protection

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UOW recommends Copilot due to its Enterprise Data Protection policy, which means that your prompts and responses are encrypted and not retained by Microsoft to train its products.
Source: Using GenAI for effective learning - University of Wollongong - UOW

Source language: English (en-AU)
Snapshot hash: 5d651f08…
Retrieved: May 15, 2026
Evidence locator: Some of the risks associated with GenAI include: Data harvesting

Normalized value: University of Wollongong tells students to use UOW-approved tools such as Microsoft Copilot with enterprise data protection.

Last checked: May 23, 2026
Last changed: May 23, 2026

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Evidence 1

Use UOW-approved tools such as Microsoft Copilot that is secured by enterprise data protection.
Source: Gen AI in assessment

Source language: English (en)
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Retrieved: May 23, 2026
Evidence locator: tool usage section

Normalized value: University of Wollongong tells students to acknowledge generative AI use where appropriate.

Last checked: May 23, 2026
Last changed: May 23, 2026

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Ensure that you acknowledge the use of gen AI, as appropriate for the context.
Source: Gen AI in assessment

Source language: English (en)
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Retrieved: May 23, 2026
Evidence locator: acknowledgment section

Normalized value: University of Wollongong warns that uploading personal, sensitive, or confidential information to generative AI may compromise privacy.

Last checked: May 23, 2026
Last changed: May 23, 2026

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Uploading personal, sensitive or confidential information may cause unintended or harmful outcomes.
Source: Gen AI in assessment

Source language: English (en)
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Retrieved: May 23, 2026
Evidence locator: privacy section

Normalized value: University of Wollongong says students must verify generative AI outputs against reliable sources.

Last checked: May 23, 2026
Last changed: May 23, 2026

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Fact verification against reliable sources is essential as gen AI outputs can be inaccurate, fabricated or biased.
Source: Gen AI in assessment

Source language: English (en)
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Retrieved: May 23, 2026
Evidence locator: quality assurance section

Normalized value: educator_guidance_discuss_and_allow_appropriate_ai_use

Last checked: May 15, 2026
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Therefore, academics are encouraged to discuss the use of these technologies with their students and allow their appropriate use in assessments. How this can be done will vary depending on several factors (such as the discipline, the assessment type, etc.).
Source: Frequently Asked Questions: Artificial Intelligence in Education (UOW) - L&T Hub

Source language: English (en-AU)
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Retrieved: May 15, 2026
Evidence locator: Frequently Asked Questions: Artificial Intelligence in Education

Source record

Official sources

8 sources

Academic Integrity Policy / Document / Policy Directory

policies.uow.edu.au

Source URL: https://policies.uow.edu.au/document/view-current.php?id=26
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Assessment and Feedback Policy / Document / Policy Directory

policies.uow.edu.au

Source URL: https://policies.uow.edu.au/document/view-current.php?id=38
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Frequently Asked Questions: Artificial Intelligence in Education (UOW) - L&T Hub

ltc.uow.edu.au

Source URL: https://ltc.uow.edu.au/hub/page/ai-faqs
Snapshot hash: ba637ee3…

Gen AI in assessment

uow.edu.au

Source URL: https://www.uow.edu.au/about/governance/academic-integrity/genai-in-assessment/
Snapshot hash: 22d28a0a…

Gen AI in assessment

uow.edu.au

Source URL: https://www.uow.edu.au/about/governance/academic-integrity/genai-in-assessment/
Snapshot hash: 21b9a9ad…

Gen AI in assessment - University of Wollongong - UOW

uow.edu.au

Source URL: https://www.uow.edu.au/about/governance/academic-integrity/genai-in-assessment/
Snapshot hash: db6aa316…

Subject Delivery Policy / Document / Policy Directory

policies.uow.edu.au

Source URL: https://policies.uow.edu.au/document/view-current.php?id=39
Snapshot hash: d239af1b…

Using GenAI for effective learning - University of Wollongong - UOW

uow.edu.au

Source URL: https://www.uow.edu.au/student/support-services/academic-skills/online-resources/effective-studying/using-genai/
Snapshot hash: 5d651f08…

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

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Reviewed claims

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

UOW's Subject Delivery Policy requires assessment information in each Subject Outline to include a statement indicating whether and how generative artificial intelligence tools can be used in the subject, including for each assessment task.

UOW's Assessment and Feedback Policy says staff are not permitted to upload student work to third-party tools, including GenAI or misconduct detection software, in the context of privacy and data policies.

UOW's Academic Integrity Policy lists misuse of generative artificial intelligence technology as academic misconduct when work is generated by an unauthorised AI tool without subject coordinator permission, or when permitted AI-generated work lacks appropriate acknowledgement.

UOW states that misusing GenAI in assessments includes use where it is prohibited or beyond assessment instructions, and that misuse constitutes academic misconduct under University policy.

UOW tells students to check the Subject Outline or subject Moodle site before using GenAI in an assessment task, because those sources specify the permitted extent of GenAI use and acknowledgement instructions.

UOW's student guidance recommends Microsoft Copilot when students use GenAI and says Copilot's Enterprise Data Protection means prompts and responses are encrypted and not retained by Microsoft to train its products.