Bloemfontein, South Africa
Reviewed record
7 reviewed claims
Source Status
标准化值: senate_approved_ai_position_statement_scope
原始证据
证据 1Approved at Senate 27 May 2025. Within this statement, AI includes both generative and assistive AI technologies in the completion of a wide range of teaching and learning, research, and administrative tasks.
Ai Tool Treatment
标准化值: no_blanket_ai_restriction_with_contextual_consideration
原始证据
证据 1Informed by the goals of Vision 130 the UFS does not impose a blanket restriction on the use of AI as it believes that by using new and emerging technologies the quality of learning, teaching, research, and business processes could be enhanced.
Academic Integrity
标准化值: ai_integration_should_not_undermine_integrity
原始证据
证据 1Academic rigour, integrity and honesty: In embracing the potentials of AI, it is imperative to uphold the fundamental principles of academic integrity and ethical conduct in higher education. The integration of AI should, therefore, not undermine the core values of academic rigour, integrity, ethics, and honesty.
Academic Integrity
标准化值: ai_detection_discontinued_all_faculties_activities_2026_07_01
原始证据
证据 1The University of the Free State (UFS) will discontinue the use of AI detection software across all faculties and academic activities from 1 July 2026, signalling a major shift in how the institution approaches academic integrity in an increasingly AI-enabled higher education environment.
隐私
标准化值: ai_tools_respect_privacy_data_security_harm_awareness
原始证据
证据 1Respect and awareness: Ensure the use of AI tools to respect individuals' privacy, and data security, and to mitigate and raise awareness of potential social and environmental harm.
教学
标准化值: ai_literacy_and_support_across_ufs
原始证据
证据 1AI literacy and skills should be developed as part of the digital competencies across all levels within the UFS. Students, staff, and stakeholders should be supported to use AI tools effectively and responsibly.
Academic Integrity
标准化值: student_responsibility_original_work_honest_appropriate_genai_use
原始证据
证据 1For students, the shift means that AI detection tools will no longer form part of assessment or academic integrity processes. At the same time, the university reaffirmed that students remain responsible for producing original work and for using generative AI tools honestly and appropriately within institutional guidelines.
Source record
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Citation: University AI Policy Tracker. "University of the Free State AI Policy Tracker record." Last checked May 26, 2026. https://eduaipolicy.org/universities/university-of-the-free-state
Original university source language remains canonical. This tracker is not an official university statement.
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