University Staff should refer to the general information on HertsHub and the specific guidance on using artificial intelligence in learning, teaching, and assessment.
Find out more about the university's policy on the use of artificial intelligence (AI) tools.
- Generative Artificial intelligence (genAI) tools at Herts
- genAI for assessments and proof reading
- Need more support?
Generative Artificial intelligence (genAI) tools at Herts
Here at Herts, we provide two tools for the use of genAI in your studies:
Microsoft Copilot: an AI-powered assistant capable of text and image generation.
Adobe Express: a creative tool for designing graphics, videos and web content with image generation capabilities.
Both tools benefit from institution-level protection provided you are logged into them using your university account—make sure you are logged in with your Herts user ID.
For your privacy, safety, and the integrity of your work, you are recommended to use these specific genAI tools for your studies over any others.
genAI for assessments and proof reading
The University’s position on proofreading and use of genAI for wider purposes is set out in Academic Integrity and Academic Misconduct policy (UPR AS14 Appendix III).
Your assessments may allow you unrestricted or restricted use of genAI, or no use at all. These restrictions may also apply to using genAI for proofread your assessment submissions; however, other platforms that you have access to at Herts, such as Word and PowerPoint, have integrated proofreading tools which can be used instead of external genAI platforms. You must disclose your use of genAI for assessments.
For definitive guidance on what your assessments allow in terms of genAI use, always consult the assessment brief on the module site. If you have any questions about the assessment instructions, please contact your Module Leader.
Need more support?
If you need support with your use of genAI in your studies, please consult the University’s support service Herts Academic Skills, which contains further resources to help you build your confidence in using these tools in line with university requirements.