Pick the task that's closest to what you're trying to do, and we'll point you to the ³Ô¹ÏºÚÁÏ-approved tool for the job, giving you the confidence to use AI responsibly and in a safe, contained environment.
AI - what do you want to do?
- 1) Ask AI to help me write, summarise or think something through
- 2) Have an assistant that answers questions using ³Ô¹ÏºÚÁÏ's documents, policies or data
- 3) Use AI to help me code, like Claude Code and Codex
- 4) Get API access to call AI models from my own code, app or agents
- 5) Automate a repetitive process or workflow
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Your everyday general-purpose assistant E.g. Drafting, brainstorming, summarising and rewording. You already have access to these tools. For example or “Draft an email to my team about the project.” |
MS Copilot Chat + dAIsy Use MS Copilot Chat for everyday work. Switch to dAIsy when you need something more controlled and customisable, or ³Ô¹ÏºÚÁÏ's access to other models, e.g. Claude. |
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A secure and controlled assistant built on a known source E.g. admissions queries, module or programme info, policy lookups and accessibility support. For example - answered from the official policy documents. |
dAIsy |
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From code help through to building working applications, with a choice of models as you build. GitHub Copilot offers you a similar experience to e.g. Claude, with the benefit of being able to access Claude and Codex models. For example |
GitHub Copilot
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For when you want a model running inside your own software rather than typing into a chat. If you're processing large datasets in one go, building a research tool or prototype, adding an AI feature to an existing system, or setting up an agent that can take actions. For example |
Talk to us Talk to us about your case - we'll direct you to find the right route. |
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Process automation, e.g. admissions triage, query routing and form processing. For example |
Power Automate / UiPath |
Training and guidance
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³Ô¹ÏºÚÁÏ’s approach to AI is active, critical and strategic. This includes balancing carefully governed use of commercial tools with investment in institutional capability, shared infrastructure and open approaches, informed by expertise across the university.
Artificial Intelligence (AI) is a core theme of our Digital Plan. Through staff training, cross‑university working groups and communities such as the , we are building confidence and critical judgement so AI is used where it clearly adds value.
We are also alert to risks around dependency, cost, sustainability and supplier behaviour. These are managed through diversification, clear governance and ongoing review.
Overall, our aim is informed engagement: using AI to enhance work and advance science for humanity, while challenging assumptions and being clear about when its use is not appropriate.
Using AI
AI can be a useful, everyday tool for our professional services teams, students, academics and researchers. When used well, it can help make work quicker and easier, support decision-making, and free up time to focus on the parts of the job that you really enjoy and need your insight.
AI can help with things like drafting and summarising documents, analysing data, answering common questions, and spotting patterns or potential issues. Used responsibly and securely, it can boost productivity, improve consistency, and cut down on repetitive tasks, helping you get results while still using your professional judgement.
This webpage outlines ³Ô¹ÏºÚÁÏ-approved tools giving you the confidence to use AI responsibly and in a safe contained environment.
AI Platforms available for you to use
Further support
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