1、Quality CompassNavigating the complexities of the artificial intelligence era in higher educationFebruary 2024The inevitable AI transformation of HEWe are no strangers to change in the UK HE sector but the ever-increasing omnipresence of Generative Artificial Intelligence(hereon Gen AI)is a change l

2、ike no other,bringing with it both huge transformative potential and significant degrees of complexity.Here,underpinned by insights from a diverse group of educators and thought leaders,we examine just a few of the manifold implications of Gen AI and its potential for democratising,personalising and

3、 otherwise enhancing the HE experience.With contributions spanning the spectrum of academic expertise,each voice adds depth to our exploration of how Gen AI is reshaping learning,teaching,assessment and the very fabric of academic practice and integrity.Gen AI could,for example,be a powerful ally in

4、 bridging educational divides,offering unprecedented support for students from marginalised backgrounds or with specific learning needs.As such,Gen AI could become not just a tool for assistance but as a possible catalyst for autonomy,enabling a more inclusive and accessible learning environment.Yet

5、,the integration of Gen AI is not without its challenges.It compels us as a sector to confront various long-standing educational positions and practices and to ponder some quite thorny issues.From enhancing curriculum design to redefining assessment and feedback mechanisms,Gen AIs potential to trans

6、form HE is vast.Yet,questions abound regarding the continuing place of HE in higher learning and skills acquisition and the sectors role and adequate capacity in preparing students for a Gen AI-integrated workforce.This prompts a re-examination of traditional practices and exploration of a future wh