GenAI in Higher Education

Sam Illingworth is Professor of Creative Pedagogies at Edinburgh Napier University, UK. He is the author of Bridging Scholarship and Practice in Higher Education (2025) and is a Principal Fellow of Advance HE (PFHEA).Rachel Forsyth is a Senior Educational Developer at Lund University, Sweden. She is the author of Confident Assessment in Higher Education (2022) and is a Principal Fellow of Advance HE (PFHEA).

This book provides readers with a comprehensive and accessible overview of Generative Artificial Intelligence (GenAI) guiding us through unchartered territories to discover endless opportunities to enhance learning and teaching. Significantly the volume offers something for colleagues working within all areas of higher education offering practical guidance on everything from updating governance and writing policy, to developing education practice to considering the impact on equity for our students. The authors bring together pedagogical applications across the educational portfolio and with a focus on student-centered provision, agency for both colleagues and students, relevancy of learning and probably most importantly trust; all illustrated by guided exercises, examples and case studies as well as signposting to further reading throughout the chapters – providing opportunities for readers to immediately develop their own practical applications. It is an essential read for all who work within higher education.

• Introduction 1. GenAI Tools in Higher Education: An Overview2. Pedagogical Applications of GenAI Tools 3. Assessment and GenAI Tools4. Enhancing Student Experience with GenAI Tools 5. The Ethical and Social Implications of GenAI in Higher Education ConclusionReferencesIndex