Consortiums: Anchoring Communities Through Shared Commitment to Academic Integrity
In a world where education spans continents and learning communities extend beyond physical campuses, consortiums offer a powerful way to bring people together around shared values.
Read MoreAI-assisted Grading and Feedback: Why “Approved Tools” Are Not the Whole Compliance Story
Lately, I’ve been chatting with colleagues about the ethics of AI-assisted grading and feedback. Questions about using generative AI (GenAI) tools to grade or generate feedback are often motivated by a desire to act ethically and remain compliant with policy. They also reveal uncertainty about copyright and other policy grey zones.
Read MoreAcademic career progression: which activities and achievements should be rewarded?
Background The question I’m asking here is about academics and early career researchers (ECRs): when evaluating individuals for appointments, career promotions, and rewards (sabbaticals, pay rises, bonuses, etc.), are institutions focusing on the right criteria (Allen, 2025, February 25)?
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