The university supports the responsible and ethical use of artificial intelligence (AI) in learning and research. Below, we outline ways AI may assist educational activities and students in their studies and research. The use of AI must always be discussed with the thesis supervisor, and any use of AI must be clearly acknowledged in academic work, in accordance with the university’s regulations.
1) Idea generation: AI may be used to support the development of creative ideas, identify new research directions, or select thesis topics. For example, when students explore potential themes, AI tools can suggest alternative approaches, possible research questions, and problem statements.
2) Supporting literature search: AI can assist in identifying keywords, formulating search strategies, and generating summaries or overviews of existing literature. This can make it easier for students to review scholarly sources efficiently. However, all references and academic sources must always be verified through reliable databases (e.g., CAB, Scopus, Web of Science, PubMed), and students must ensure that quotations and references in their work exactly match the original texts.
3) Text review, style analysis, and writing improvement: AI may provide linguistic and stylistic suggestions, such as improving coherence, structure, or spelling. It can be helpful for the preliminary editing of essays, assignments, and theses. Nevertheless, the final text must always represent the student’s own work. Suggestions should be used as guidance, not wholesale rewriting, and must always be checked against academic style and formal language standards.
4) Illustrations, diagrams, and visualizations: Where appropriate to the subject, AI tools may be used to generate charts, flow diagrams, or simple illustrations. These can enhance the clarity of teaching materials, examples, or the presentation of research results. Such visuals mustn’t misrepresent research findings (for instance, generating fabricated photographs is not permitted).
5) Programming assistance: AI may be applied as a programming support tool, helping with code writing, debugging, or developing algorithms. For example, AI can assist in initiating a programming task, locating errors, or suggesting alternative solutions. However, students must always understand the functioning of any code they submit.
6) Study aids: Flashcards and Test Questions: AI tools may generate study flashcards, practice quizzes, and sample exam questions based on a student’s notes. These materials can help students practice and assess how well they have mastered a subject area.