This initiative aimed to address the pressing challenges posed by Generative Artificial Intelligence (GenAI) in academic research, particularly in the context of final year Research Projects for BEd Primary and PME Primary programmes. We designed and facilitated a ‘think tank’ event in June 2024 that explored the challenges of Gen AI in a final year research project module. All staff teaching on the BEd and PMEP programmes within the IoEwere invited to participate in the event. It was chaired by Clare Gormley (TEU) and supported by Samatha Zu (TEU). A student ambassador also joined us to provide a student voice at the event.