From streamlining admin to enhancing personalised learning, AI is already transforming the sector. But with opportunity comes risk. The Department for Education’s new guidance urges institutions to adopt AI with care—balancing innovation with ethics, privacy, and academic integrity.

I’ve broken down the key takeaways, practical use cases, and what “human-in-the-loop” really means for universities. If you’re advising or working in the education sector, this is a must-read.

Read the full article on the HCR website. I’ll be talking about AI at Legal Session 6A at The Association of University Legal Practitioners Conference on 27 June. See you there?

If you need advice, contact me at +44 20 3824 9748 or fjennings@hcrlaw.com.