Abstract

The following post discusses AI and how it can be used. The policy of several leading Australian universities is referred to. This is an introductory post. There will be much more on the subject of AI and its use at universities (and other education institutions) as we navigate 2025.
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Author: Heath Kirby.

1. What is AI?AI is widely defined online. For the purposes of this post, when we talk about AI, countless tools exist. These include:
   – ChatGPT
   – Microsoft CoPilot
   – Grammarlyand many others.
2.  The broad position universities have adopted on AI in 2025More commonly, as universities and other institutions return for study in 2025, it is likely they will encourage students to use AI.This is evident by the position that University of Sydney has taken:students will be equipped to use generative AI responsibly in their education and future   

careers (The University of Sydney, 2025).

Perspective: This is a point that Heath Kirby tutoring agrees with. Students should be empowered to use AI. However, the value for a future career seems a more desirable outcome than using AI at a university (or other education institution). Incorrect use of AI against university policy can create a scenario: academic misconduct procedures will be taken against you as the student.

a. University of Melbourne

According to University of Melboune’s artificial intelligence policy:

            … if a student submits work created and/or significantly modified by AI tools for
assessment as if it was their own, then this may constitute academic misconduct and will
be subject to the usual academic misconduct procedures of the University.

As of Semester 2024, undergraduate students are required to complete an academic integrity module which is part of the Joining Melbourne Modules.

1. Monash UniversityMonash University (and The University of Newcastle) categorise the various uses of AI.
   These include:Table 1: Monash University categorisation of various uses of AI

Source: (Monash University, 2025; The University of Newcastle, Australia, 2025;)

c. The University of Queensland

The University of Queensland proclaim students should practise ‘being smart about using AI in your assessment’. Their broad policy is stated as:

You should always check your course profile to find out if AI is allowed. AI use will be
specified for each assessment task (The University of Queensland, 2025).

As well as providing 3 options for the use of AI:

1. Cannot use AI: it is prohibited.
2. Cannot use AI: It is prohibited through in-person assessment (e.g. exams, oral presentation).
3. Can use AI: AI is allowed and must be acknowledged.

The current rules on AI use and how AI use can be viewed as cheating are explained here.

1. Griffith UniversityGriffith University frames their use of AI in the importance of academic integrity. Acting honestly, ethically, respectfully and with responsibility are expectations of today’s employers. Academic integrity is also an extension of your own personal integrity. Griffith acknowledges that AI presents both opportunities and limitations. Their views on AI seem to be available on to current students and staff, so will not be commented on in this post.Here at Heath Kirby tutoring, we look forward to continuing to present information on AI.
   This may be in our tutoring sessions, at this blog, or in a range of other ways.If you have an experience with AI, please feel free to share with us.

References

This blog post used these web pages as references:

Griffith University

Monash University

The University of Newcastle

The University of Queensland

The University of Sydney