Generative Artificial Intelligence (Gen-AI) guide for educators and students

Bond University recognises the potential of Generative AI (Gen-AI) to enhance learning, teaching, and human efficiency. We encourage staff and students to engage with Gen-AI responsibly. This page outlines our approach, offering a central hub for you to explore as a valuable support tool.

Using Gen-AI to promote your abilities

All students and staff are encouraged to use Gen-AI to promote their personal and professional agency to achieve the Bond University graduate attributes. Agency is the ability to be in control, make choices and exercise freedoms in line with responsibilities and codes of ethics. This means that how you use Gen-AI depends on the context including place, purpose, regulations, and rules. 

In every case, Gen-AI should be used only to promote abilities you have already developed and demonstrated in prior learning and its use must be based on established principles. It's important to understand that using Gen-AI as a replacement for your work is an academic integrity violation. 

Five principles of Gen-AI use at Bond University

A principles-based approach to Gen-AI at Bond University ensures students and staff use AI ethically and effectively to support the University's learning experience.

  • While Gen-AI can be a powerful aid, it should not be a substitute for the unique abilities and creativity of our students and staff. Instead, it should be used to:

    • Boost our productivity: Allow Gen-AI to handle repetitive or time-consuming tasks, freeing you up to focus on more complex and creative aspects of your work.
    • Inspire new ideas: Use Gen-AI to generate suggestions, ask questions, or provide insights that can spark your unique creative process.
    • Refine our work: Leverage Gen-AI to polish and improve your output, but ensure that the core ideas and execution remain your own.

    Students and staff are expected to ensure they can perform tasks independently with the skills and knowledge they have acquired, without relying solely on Gen-AI. This builds confidence and competence in their abilities. Exposure and experience are key to developing unique human skills. By actively engaging in tasks and challenges, our Bond community builds creativity, problem-solving abilities, and critical thinking, which are irreplaceable by AI alone.

    You are not permitted to use Gen-AI to translate your work to English from another language that you use to communicate; Bond University wants you to show us that you are learning authentically, and you know how to communicate authentically in English within our English-speaking and -writing community. 

  • Different classes, pieces of assessment, publications, employers and organisations are establishing regulations for the use of Gen-AI in their operations. Always consult and be clear on acceptable use. In the absence of guidance, always ask before using Gen-AI in your work. Although we encourage all students and staff to explore Gen-AI, we do not view it as a universal tool for all applications; indeed, we ask everyone to be mindful and deliberate in their use of Gen-AI. 

    Students are expected to follow transparent disclosure practices, stating when and how AI has been used in their work. Assessments are being designed to prioritise authentic learning and minimise over-reliance on AI. The University is also updating AI-powered plagiarism detection tools to better identify inappropriate use. To support ethical decision-making, education around the responsible use of AI is being embedded into the curriculum.

  • We have developed a guide to Ethical use of Gen-AI in Education at Bond University which is essential for all student and staff to follow. Importantly, it begins with academic integrity and transparent disclosure. The style and detail of each acknowledgement will vary depending on context and medium. Use the Six-Step Gen-AI Statement Template, review the Library Gen-AI Referencing FAQ and always consult the authority, such as your subject educator or the publisher for their requirements.  

    Ethical AI use in education

    Gen-AI is powerful. Any powerful tool must be used with caution and adhere to ethical and safety guidelines. The use of Gen-AI at Bond University must align with Bond’s Principles of Academic Integrity, and uphold the Student Code of Conduct and Academic Integrity Policy. All new students are required to complete the compulsory Academic Integrity Module. Continuing students should revise the module at least once each year. The University community has identified six criteria for ethical use of AI in education. Students and staff are required to adhere to these criteria. 

  • There are many risks and limitations associated with Gen-AI output. Everyone must consider that:  

    At Bond, we’re actively addressing the risks and limitations of AI use. We're working to ensure the data behind AI tools is diverse and inclusive, so all student groups are fairly represented. Media literacy is being integrated into coursework to help students spot misinformation in AI outputs. We're also focused on making AI tools accessible to everyone, supporting equal learning opportunities. Clear guidelines are being shared to help students understand what’s expected and what’s allowed when using AI in their studies.

    To support responsible use, faculty are clearly outlining how AI can and can’t be used in each subject and assessment. This includes any limitations, required disclosures, and how AI-assisted work should be submitted. At the same time, students are being supported with education around what AI tools can and can’t do, helping you make informed decisions and use these technologies effectively and ethically in your studies.

  • As part of their prompt interface, Gen-AI platforms allow content to be submitted for evaluation. This content may include typed or pasted text, images, and documents. Most Gen-AI tools collect data and learn from the content shared by users. Organisations that own and operate Gen-AI tools are rarely transparent about how they may use and share user-submitted content. Every use of Gen-AI must protect individual privacy, intellectual property and commercial agreements.  

While Gen-AI can be a powerful aid, it should not be a substitute for the unique abilities and creativity of our students and staff. Instead, it should be used to:

  • Boost our productivity: Allow Gen-AI to handle repetitive or time-consuming tasks, freeing you up to focus on more complex and creative aspects of your work.
  • Inspire new ideas: Use Gen-AI to generate suggestions, ask questions, or provide insights that can spark your unique creative process.
  • Refine our work: Leverage Gen-AI to polish and improve your output, but ensure that the core ideas and execution remain your own.

Students and staff are expected to ensure they can perform tasks independently with the skills and knowledge they have acquired, without relying solely on Gen-AI. This builds confidence and competence in their abilities. Exposure and experience are key to developing unique human skills. By actively engaging in tasks and challenges, our Bond community builds creativity, problem-solving abilities, and critical thinking, which are irreplaceable by AI alone.

You are not permitted to use Gen-AI to translate your work to English from another language that you use to communicate; Bond University wants you to show us that you are learning authentically, and you know how to communicate authentically in English within our English-speaking and -writing community. 

Bond preferred Gen-AI tools

Bond University is committed to providing equitable access to Gen-AI tools for students and staff. The University has acquired licenses for all staff and students to use the following tools. 

Other tools

Bond University does not provide support for these tools, nor has the University approved any desktop-based software that may be associated with those solutions.

Prohibited tools

DeepSeek

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How students can use Gen-AI at Bond University

Artificial Intelligence can be used for a wide range of purposes including planning, editing, sorting, structuring, designing, formatting, analysing, and visualising. There are many reasons to use Gen-AI, just as there are reasons not to use Gen-AI.  

The do's

  • Check course materials and assessment instructions for Gen-AI guidance. 
  • Confirm with educators before using Gen-AI. 
  • Ensure use of Gen-AI upholds the Student Code of Conduct and Academic Integrity Policy. 
  • Be critical of the output, ensuring it’s reputable, accurate and current. 
  • Declare the use of Gen-AI in accordance with the latest advice from the Library. 
  • Submit a Statement of Authorship with every assessable piece of work. 
  • Use Bond recommended tools
  • Refresh your knowledge regularly — advice on Gen-AI changes frequently. 

How to avoid Gen-AI misuse and its consequences

The unauthorised or improper use of Gen-AI is academic misconduct, as set out in the Student Code of Conduct Policy. Research students should also refer to the Research Misconduct Policy. It is essential that all members of the Bond University Community review and regularly update their knowledge on Academic Integrity compliance using the following resources: 

  • Academic Integrity Module

    • Self-paced online
    • 1 hrs
    • $0
    • Microcredential course
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  • Academic Integrity at Bond

    Integrity at Bond is encapsulated in four behavioural pillars: personal, professional, academic, research At the core of this is Personal integrity, which challenges us to ensure that our behaviour demonstrates integrity at all times.Across th

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  • What is academic integrity?

    "Academic Integrity at Bond means adhering, in words and actions and across all aspects of student life, to an academic moral code bound by the seven integrity principles of honesty, trust, fairness, respect, responsibility, courage, and professionalism."

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  • Why academic integrity matters

    Academic integrity at Bond University is essential for ensuring students develop the skills, knowledge, and ethical standards needed for academic and professional success, while maintaining fairness and trust within the university community.

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  • How to act with integrity

    This webpage provides useful information and support to help students uphold academic integrity at Bond.

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  • Academic misconduct and how to avoid it

    The consequences of Academic Misconduct can be devastating and can have a lifelong impact on your career and reputation.

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How to cite and report Gen-AI use

Every use of Gen-AI by students and staff must be declared.  

The styles used at Bond University are developed from specific instructions on how to cite and reference output from Gen-AI tools. 

Librarians monitor notifications from each style manual and update the referencing style guides when new advice is received via their websites. 

The Library has developed these FAQs and will review and update individual referencing style guides for the start of each semester. 

Artificial-intelligence rating system (coming soon)

The University is developing its AI rating system to help students and staff understand and discuss the use of AI in all subjects. Each rating level will communicate the greatest extent of Gen-AI use permissible in class with specific guidance on assessment.  

AI use levels (or ratings) will be clearly communicated using universal design principles such as a symbol system with colour, shape, numeric and accessible word descriptors. These will be followed by text generally describing each rating and provide further explanation of permitted and not permitted Gen-AI use for each rating. 

In summary

These powerful tools can transform your learning experience when used thoughtfully and transparently. Approach them with purpose, use them with integrity, and remember: when uncertain, seek guidance rather than making assumptions. Your academic success depends not just on the tools you use, but on how wisely you use them. 

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