Lund University Position

You may already have seen the Lund University position on the use of GAI tools in education, current in August 2023 (changes will be communicated via the GAI webpages and University news briefings). These recommendation are based on the report of a working group which met from January to May 2023.

1. The current examination regulations cover the use of GAI tools. Using an unauthorized tool in order to be able to carry out an exam in a simpler way can constitute misleading cheating if the use causes someone, such as the examiner, to get a wrong idea of, for example, the conduct of the test or the student’s knowledge. If you do not want students to use GAI tools, you must make this clear in the examination information (see the sample guidance) and/or control the assessment conditions (see the full guidance on the options for restricting the use of GAI tools):

See the editable sample policies for departments and students (Word, 24 kB)

 

2. It is possible, and permitted, to use these tools in teaching and assessment as long as it is pedagogically justified. The following conditions for use are suggested*: 

• Teachers must be able to confirm that students have achieved the programme and course learning outcomes as intended. If the use of GAI tools would make this difficult or impossible, then the assessment conditions must be reviewed in order to ensure the reliability of assessment. See module 5 for details.
• If any GAI tools are being recommended for learning activities or assessment, every student must have equal access to them. If there is a cost involved, this should be clearly indicated in the course information provided before the course starts.
• Students should not be required to give personal data or copyrighted material to use GAI tools as part of their courses unless the tool has been legally approved for use in the university. 

*Where something is suggested, you are expected to use your professional judgement to make a final decision.