You will also undoubtedly use a range of digital tools at University to help you study. Some may also be incorporated into your assignments to help you develop skills in using them.

What kinds of digital skills might I develop?

Examples of digital skills include:

- Using university platforms such as Canvas.
- Creating documents, presentations, and spreadsheets using Microsoft Office,
- Communicating and collaborating professionally using digital platforms such as University email, Microsoft Teams and Google Docs.
- Creating digital outputs, e.g. presentations, posters, videos, and podcasts
- Finding, evaluating, and managing information online
- Using AI tools responsibly and effectively to support your learning

AI and your studies

Artificial intelligence (AI) tools are becoming increasingly part of how we may study and work. They might help you with generating ideas, exploring topics, revision, note-taking and planning tasks.

However, AI is not always reliable, accurate, or appropriate for academic work.

It is therefore important to always evaluate outputs, check information with academic sources, and ensure that your use of AI aligns with University guidance and assessment requirements. You will be given clear guidance around use of AI for all your assignments and assessments.

Getting started with AI at University

As an introduction, we recommend our Using AI for Study course, which explores University expectations around AI, how to use it effectively and responsibly.

Further support with digital skills

Digital Skills guidance from the Academic Skills Centre: support with University and Microsoft tools, using multimedia, presentation and collaboration tools
IT Services support – help and guidance with university systems and software

Using AI for Study course