Study Skills

New student-facing Library resources to support responsible AI use

Students sat in a library discussing AI

Colleagues may wish to signpost the following new student-facing resources through Canvas, assessment briefings, unit announcements and teaching sessions.

These resources have been developed to help students build critical AI study skills, understand the University’s expectations around AI use, and make informed decisions about when and how AI can support learning. The resources form part of wider work around AI literacy, responsible AI use, assessment guidance and student support. 

Student Resources

AI Tools in Assessment

Helps students understand the University’s AI assessment categories, what AI use may be permitted within assessments, and the expectations around responsible use.

Read more: AI Tools in Assessment

Effective AI Habits

Supports students in developing thoughtful, critical and productive approaches to AI use whilst maintaining independent learning and academic integrity.

Read more: Effective AI Habits

Using AI to Support Learning

Encourages students to reflect on when AI is genuinely useful, how to evaluate outputs critically, and how to avoid over-reliance on AI-generated content.

Read more: Using AI to Support Learning

Supporting Colleagues to Embed Critical AI Study Skills

Additional guidance is available for colleagues who wish to embed these resources within programmes, Canvas spaces and teaching activities: Embedding Critical AI Study Skills

This guidance outlines how students can be supported to:

  • Understand the benefits and limitations of AI
  • Develop critical evaluation skills
  • Recognise bias, inaccuracies and hallucinations
  • Make informed decisions about when AI should and should not be used
  • Retain ownership of their learning and academic work
  • Develop confidence in working alongside AI tools responsibly