AI in Research
Leveraging AI for Research in Higher Education
Welcome to our dedicated resource page for leveraging Artificial Intelligence (AI) in academic research within Higher Education.
The impact of AI transformation in Higher Education is inevitable (QAA, 2023) and necessitates the development of AI literacy for both staff and students (Russell Group, 2024). Its potential for innovation and creativity should be explored in tandem with a careful and critical approach. This page reflects this balanced view by identifying AI-driven tools to support different stages of the research process, alongside internal and external guidelines on the responsible use of AI for research.
AI applications, when used responsibly and ethically, can assist researchers in the four stages of the research process: (a) conception and execution, (b) dissemination, (c) translation, and (d) funding and compliance (Cornell University, 2023). AI tools may also improve researchers’ time efficiency by optimising administrative tasks, enhancing information processing, and freeing up time for meaning engagement (QAA, 2023).
The use of AI tools should align with the University’s Code of Conduct and Integrity in Research (QUB, 2024), as well as abide by funders and external organisations’ regulations (European Commission, 2024). Supervisors also have a responsibility to advise their PhD students on the ethical implications of the use of AI in research.
Whether you are working on your study design or diving deep into data analysis, these resources may support you to develop your AI literacy and future-proof your research. We invite researchers across the university to collaborate in order to keep this resource list updated. If you are using an AI research tool that is not featured below, please let us know by contacting AI-Hub@qub.ac.uk.
The Library at Queen’s has also produced some useful guidance on using on effectively integrating Generative AI tools into your literature search process.
Disclaimer: “Users are advised to use Artificial Intelligence tools responsibly. It is important to emphasise that the AI tools featured on these pages are intended solely for exploration, and exclusively with publicly available data. Additional information can be found on the ‘Responsible Use of AI’ page. If you are unsure about what tools you can use, please contact our IT Helpdesk.
