Artificial intelligence
Supporting human-led education
Artificial intelligence is at the forefront of a changing landscape in tertiary education. From personalised learning pathways to automated administrative tasks, AI promises to redefine teaching and learning for learners and practitioners alike. But harnessing the full potential of AI isn’t without its challenges – both ethical and technological – which need careful navigation.
Thanks to the support of a growing community of innovative and forward-thinking experts from across the UK’s education sector, we have developed resources and conducted pilots to support you and your path to effective and responsible use of AI in education.
Strategic leadership for AI
Realising the benefits of AI requires clear direction, effective governance and informed decision-making. Our strategic framework for universities and colleges helps leaders take a strategic approach to AI adoption, supporting responsible innovation and organisational resilience.
Explore our leading AI in colleges and universities: a strategic framework for senior leaders guide
Staying ahead of AI change
The pace of AI development means leaders need to think beyond individual tools and consider the wider organisational impact. This resource offers a practical starting point for meaningful conversations about strategy, oversight and responsible adoption to provide assurance and ongoing governance.
Explore the 16 questions SLTs and boards should ask about AI (pdf)
Become a part of our AI community
Keep up to date with our work and share your expertise and experiences around the uses of artificial intelligence (AI).
Overviews and introductions to AI in education
Uses in learning and teaching
AI tool pilots
Our pilots so far have included a range of exciting AI products including an AI assisted marking tool, a chatbot for student queries, and a virtual reality interview simulator.
AI in assessment
From September 2025 to August 2026, we ran a year-long AI in assessment pilot, bringing together two strands: trialling three tools specifically designed to support marking and feedback (Graide, KEATH and TeacherMatic) and exploring general-purpose AI tools (for example ChatGPT, Gemini and Copilot) supported by a best practice toolkit.
Both strands examined how AI can support formative and summative assessment in further and higher education, with a particular focus on reducing marking and feedback workload while maintaining quality.
Read more about this project on our artificial intelligence blog.
The end of pilot report is due to be published in Autumn 2026.
From September 2025 to August 2026, we ran a year-long AI in assessment pilot, bringing together two strands: trialling three tools specifically designed to support marking and feedback (Graide, KEATH and TeacherMatic) and exploring general-purpose AI tools (for example ChatGPT, Gemini and Copilot) supported by a best practice toolkit.
Both strands examined how AI can support formative and summative assessment in further and higher education, with a particular focus on reducing marking and feedback workload while maintaining quality.
Read more about this project on our artificial intelligence blog.
The end of pilot report is due to be published in Autumn 2026.
Guidance
Policy and strategy
Training
"AI is already transforming teaching and learning. It’s helping staff manage workloads effectively and enhancing student outcomes through improved engagement and personalised learning. Our aim is to guide UK education and research towards using the technology in the best possible way to meet the needs of students and staff by implementing AI safely, securely and ethically.”
Sue Attewell, head of AI and co-design, Jisc
