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LSE Impact of Social Sciences Blog
Summary
As the 2025 academic year kicks off, many UK universities remain unprepared for AI’s impact despite mounting pressure. The article reports that institutional policies are inconsistent and often reactive; many faculty and students are unclear about permitted AI use. Some courses have introduced AI literacy modules, but uptake is patchy. The author argues that universities need structural support: coordinated policy frameworks, staff training, cross-departmental collaboration, and genuine student participation in policy design. Without this, universities risk wide disparities in practice and credibility gaps between policy and classroom reality.
Key Points
- Universities’ AI policies remain inconsistent, often drafted last minute without full stakeholder consultation.
- Many faculty lack training or confidence in integrating AI ethically; students similarly uncertain.
- Some courses have begun adding AI literacy to curricula, but coverage is uneven.
- Without central coordination, departments forge their own rules — leading to confusion and inequity.
- Sustainable response requires institutional investment: training, infrastructure, participative governance.
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