Generative AI in Higher Education Teaching and Learning – Sectoral Perspectives

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Brian Marrinan, Clyde Hutchinson, Colin Lowry, James O'Sullivan, Ross Woods

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Higher Education Authority

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Teaching and Learning

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Accessibility and Inclusion, Assessment and Feedback, Curriculum Design, Digital Learning, National Forum Publications, Professional Development, Student Success, Teaching and Learning Practice

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CC BY

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The report – Generative AI in Higher Education Teaching and Learning: Sectoral Perspectives – was commissioned as part of the Higher Education Authority’s evidence-led approach to policy development.

The report captures the views of staff, students, and leaders across the Irish higher education system on the opportunities and challenges posed by artificial intelligence.

It brings together insights from ten thematic focus groups and a leadership summit, involving over 80 participants from across Ireland’s higher education institutions, alongside student representatives and sectoral stakeholders.

Benefit of this resource and how to make the best use of it

The report explores current practices, key concerns, and aspirations across areas such as teaching, learning, assessment, academic integrity, inclusion, governance, and infrastructure. The report details shared challenges and opportunities, offering evidence-based insights to guide institutions and policymakers in developing values-led, coherent, and future-focused strategies for navigating generative AI in higher education.

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Marrinan, B., Hutchinson, C., Lowry, C., O'Sullivan, J., & Woods, R. (2025). Generative ai in higher education teaching and learning – sectoral perspectives. National Resource Hub (Ireland). Retrieved from: https://hub.teachingandlearning.ie/resource/generative-ai-in-higher-education-teaching-and-learning-sectoral-perspectives/ License: Creative Commons Attribution (CC BY).

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