Academic Misconduct and Gen AI

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

At present, the use of Gen AI in assessment beyond the specifications of the module lead and/or programme lead is defined as academic cheating.  

The UL policy for addressing academic cheating is covered under Section 6 of the Handbook of Academic Regulations and Procedures, under the Code of Conduct, 1.5 (l) where breach of the assessment regulations or engaging in academic cheating in any form whatsoever is considered a major offence. From a student perspective, there is information in both the UL Student Charter (under Integrity, page 6) that states that: The University expects students not to plagiarise (i.e., present another’s ideas or writings as their own), fabricate or falsify data, commission others to complete assessments or engage in academic cheating in any form whatsoever.

The Academic Integrity Unit is currently leading a project to develop an academic integrity policy and procedures for managing academic misconduct.

Look out for updates on these policies and procedures in the coming months.