University of Limerick

The Academic Integrity Policy and the Procedures for Managing Allegations of Academic Misconduct, available on the UL Policy hub, indicate that it is a breach of academic integrity if AI is used in an unauthorised manner. In other words, it is the responsibility of the module leader/equivalent to decide and communicate the level of acceptable use of AI to students i.e. to determine what is authorised/unauthorised use.

证据定位: What is the University's position on the use of AI for teaching, learning and assessment activities?

The use of Gen AI in assessment beyond the specifications of the module lead and/or programme lead is considered to be a form of academic misconduct, as described in the Academic Integrity Policy. Concerns relating to the unauthorised use of GenAI should be managed in accordance with the Procedures for Managing Allegations of Academic Misconduct.

证据定位: What is the protocol for managing breaches of the guidance given to students on the use of Gen AI in assessment?

Given the variety of offerings, disciplines and courses, the question of legitimate use of AI within academia, will inevitably be a local decision. That is, a module coordinator, programme lead or Head of Department, will dictate the limits of legitimate uses of AI within module or programme design, in keeping with the module or programme aims and content.

证据定位: Is the use of Gen AI within academia legitimate?

The use of any tool within the University must be compliant with the UL Data Protection Policy, IT Security Policy, and the Acceptable Usage Policy. All tools being used within the University must go through the appropriate approval processes. Tools with a cloud aspect must be approved through the Cloud Governance process.

证据定位: UL Policies, Guidance and Resources

As a result, all outputs from Gen AI tools which we rely on for essential information or which will inform decisions or influence research must be independently verified.

证据定位: Can the results of Gen AI prompts be trusted?

From a security and data integrity standpoint, if Gen AI is to be used by staff or students, the preferred platform is currently Microsoft Copilot, accessed through UL staff or student accounts. UL maintains a contractual agreement with Microsoft, a distinction not shared with other providers.

证据定位: What Gen AI tools can be used by students?