It can assist with drafting text, summarising information, and generating ideas quickly.

It can assist students and staff in understanding complex topics, improving writing, and practising communication.

It can produce images, music, stories, and other creative content for projects or presentations.

It can automate repetitive tasks such as formatting or data organisation, or translation.

It offers support for users with language barriers or learning difficulties through simplified explanations and language assistance.

AI-generated content may contain errors, outdated information, or false references (known as hallucinations).

Using AI without proper acknowledgement can lead to plagiarism or academic integrity breaches.

AI systems may reproduce biases found in their training data.

Excessive use can limit critical thinking, creativity, or independent problem-solving skills.

Users must be cautious when sharing personal or institutional information with AI tools.

Always refer to the subject outline and assessment briefs for guidance regarding GenAI use. Some assessments will allow the use of GenAI for preparation and brainstorming, but require the final submission to represent your own critical thinking, analysis, and synthesis of information. When in doubt, talk to your lecturer or subject coordinator.

Microsoft Copilot
When accessed through institutional accounts, Copilot integrates seamlessly with Microsoft 365 tools (Word, Excel, Teams, Outlook), making it easier for staff and students to use AI responsibly for writing, data analysis, communication, and productivity within a controlled and privacy-compliant setting.

GPT5: Copilot also has built-in access to OpenAI GPT-5, so you can use it inside the Microsoft environment

If the use of GenAI is allowed in the assessment, you will not get in trouble for using it. (Refer to Q1). However, you have to declare the use of GenAI when submitting an assessment. A Cover Sheet with a GenAI declaration is provided in every assessment page in Canvas. Also, review the Academic Integrity Policy and Procedure regarding the use and misuse of GenAI

Academic Integrity Policy
Academic Integrity Procedure

You need to declare your use of AI or generative AI in submitting assessments to ensure academic honesty, maintain transparency about how work is produced, and help lecturers understand what tools were used. This clearly distinguishes between the parts of the work that are your own and those that were assisted by AI. Declaring AI use also enables lecturers to verify that you have adhered to ethical guidelines and properly cited any AI-generated content, thereby helping to protect against plagiarism or misuse.