Edinburgh Napier University

  This project investigates the attitudes and perceptions of higher education students and staff, both academic and professional services, to the use of Generative Artificial Intelligence (GenAI) in higher education. The integration of GenAI in Higher Education (HE) is a rapidly evolving topic, yet there remains limited data on the attitudes and perceptions of diverse stakeholders within the sector. While recent studies have begun to explore student perspectives, the broader implications of GenAI on instructional methodologies and educational delivery remain underexamined. Most of the current discourse has focused on academic integrity, leaving a gap in understanding the wider impact of GenAI across different levels of study and stakeholder groups.
This research project aimed to fill this gap by conducting research across a range of HE institutions to gather data on the attitudes and perceptions of students, academic staff, and professional services staff towards the use of GenAI in education. Additionally, the research examined the views of academic and professional services staff on both their own and students' use of GenAI in educational settings, an area that has been notably under-researched.
By capturing the perspectives of a wide range of HE stakeholders, this report offers valuable insights that will help universities implement targeted interventions and allocate resources effectively to maximise the benefits of GenAI in education.