Using generative artificial intelligence (AI) to support your studies, professional practice and future career.
Published Monday, 2nd November, 2026 in University news
AI is fast becoming a part of everyday life and continues to evolve. Whether you use it to support your studies, within your professional practice or working life, it's essential you know how to use it confidently, responsibly and ethically.
City St George's has developed a range of tools to help develop your understanding of AI, from experimenting with creating prompts, to evaluating its outputs and making responsible choices about how, where and when to use it. By developing these skills, you will be equipped with the confidence and knowledge to use AI now and in the future.
Using generative AI at university
This 60-minute module is the foundation to build your knowledge of AI. You will explore how AI can be used to support your learning and career development, produce prompts to effectively use it to support academic and research skills, and guidance on using AI whilst studying at City St George's.
- Clerkenwell and Moorgate: Moodle module on using generative AI at university (2026/27)
- Tooting: Canvas module on using generative AI at university
Guidance on using AI at City St George's
Access the University's guidance for Undergraduate and Postgraduate Taught students on how to use AI to support your learning via the dedicated 'Using generative artificial intelligence (AI) for learning' webpage on the Student Hub. Here you will find all the most up-to-date information for you to confidently use AI, including information on the AI tools to use, tips, support and academic integrity.
Doctoral researchers can access dedicated advice on using AI in their research via 'Use of generative AI Tools in Doctoral Research' on the main University website.
Building your AI literacy
City St George's has a range of expert tools for you to choose from to help you build your AI literacy, including:
- Microsoft Copilot for Productivity LinkedIn Learning Pathway. Complete this Microsoft Certified course to become familiar with Copilot, the University's recommended everyday AI tool.
- Access Duologue, a personalised AI literacy learning platform where you can explore and practice AI concepts, and build your knowledge of AI literacy, ethics and critical thinking. Save your progress as you go and complete it at your own pace.
- Explore the Digital Education Council's AI Literacy Course for all four-hour course, which covers AI fundamentals, output evaluation, critical thinking, and use in the workplace.
Further support
If you have questions about how to use AI, there is support available.
- For help with writing and referencing AI, explore the Library Services guidance.
- For help with referencing, critical thinking and writing, academic reading, time management, revision techniques and exam performance, contact the Academic Skills team.
- For advice on responding to an Academic Misconduct allegation, contact the Student Union Advice team.
- For support on how to use AI in your assessments, where you are permitted and instructed to do so, please refer to the assessment details within your handbook or on the Virtual Learning Environment, or contact your module or programme leader.
If you are an Undergraduate or Postgraduate Taught students, access full guidance and advice via the 'Using generative artificial intelligence (AI) for learning' webpage on the Student Hub.
If you are a doctoral researcher, full guidance and advice can be found via 'Use of generative AI Tools in Doctoral Research' on the main University website, or contact your Supervisor for in-depth support.