The rapidly evolving developments in Generative AI (GenAI) continue to have an impact on education with the potential to change the way we teach and learn. The capabilities of these technologies to create text, images, code, audio and video if used responsibly and with clear intention can support and enhance learning. However as educators we must be cognisant of key concerns across the teaching and learning higher education landscape particularly those in the context of academic integrity and plagiarism. Also the concerns raised about the impact of the over-reliance on GenAI and on students’ critical thinking, writing abilities and the acquisition of foundational knowledge remain valid. 

This set of web pages serve as continually evolving resources which provide context, support for understanding GenAI tools broadly, the GenAI landscape at UCD, and support for GenAI and assessment and will help educators navigate the use (or non-use) of GenAI.

During this academic year we are currently offering a number of activities for faculty, staff and students within the realm of GenAI in teaching, learning and assessment. As outlined below these include professional development webinars, workshops and practice sharing events, GenAI research and exploratory groups and a GenAI student-staff forum. 

Events: Workshops & Webinars

Workshops will be in two ‘streams’ - internally and externally focused. Internal will be practical workshops/webinars for UCD while external will bring in wider expert voices on GenAI from the national and international higher education sector. As we confirm events we will update here for each trimester.

Trimester 1 2025-26

T&L Generative AI Tool Exploratory Special Interest Group (SIG)

The rapid advancement of GenAI technologies and emerging tools necessitates responsible engagement through exploration, experimentation, and reflection on their practical implications for pedagogical practice. This initiative affords a practical exploratory opportunity of using GenAI tools within teaching practice. Simultaneously, the initiative will also bring together a special interest group of those involved which will facilitate discussion and sharing practical experiences of using GenAI tools while offering a platform for sharing of practice across UCD. For further details and to apply please see: T&L Generative AI Tool Exploratory SIG Outline and Proposal Form open for submissions until 17.00, 10 October 2025

Student - Staff Forum on GenAI for Teaching and Learning

With the assistance of our Student Partners in Teaching and Learning we will organise online and in-person panel events for both students and staff to discuss and share insights and experiences of using GenAI with the broader UCD student and staff community. Once these forums are scheduled we will share information here but in the meantime if you are a staff member or a student who is interested in participating in these panels please get in touch: leone.gately@ucd.ie