To help researchers use AI effectively and minimise risks, staff from across the university have developed a comprehensive set of AI Guidelines.
These guidelines are aligned with existing UTS policies and government legislation, ensuring ethical and responsible use of Generative AI (GenAI) tools in research. Read the Use of AI in Research Guidelines.
Why following the guidelines matters
Our goal is to help researchers avoid unintentional breaches of data security or research integrity and remain compliant with all applicable regulations. The guidelines reinforce key principles outlined in the Australian Code for Responsible Conduct of Research, promoting transparency, accountability, and trust.
Practical guidance at every stage of research
The guidelines offer clear advice for responsible AI use, including:
- Initial planning: Data security, confidentiality, cybersecurity, and intellectual property considerations.
- Tool selection: Managing potential biases and privacy concerns.
- Project design: Ethical use, particularly in sensitive research contexts.
- Funding and literature reviews: Compliance with relevant policies and licensing conditions.
- Data handling: Ensuring confidentiality, ethical management, and documentation.
- Publishing and peer review: Verification of accuracy, originality, and adherence to ethical standards.
Supporting your responsible AI use
We welcome your feedback to develop training resources and further support all UTS staff using AI. Planned support includes:
- Recommendations for AI tools endorsed by UTS academics.
- Training resources on responsible AI use in research.
- Exploration of potential AI enterprise tools for university-wide adoption.
Get involved
If you have feedback or knowledge of existing AI working groups, training, or resources at UTS, please help us coordinate a collective effort. Contact Serena Ekman from the ODVCR team at serena.ekman@uts.edu.au.
Together, let's advance research responsibly and effectively with AI.
Existing UTS policies and guidelines
The Use of AI in Research Guidelines are aligned with existing UTS policies and resources including:
UTS AI Operations Policy (Use of AI for operational tasks e.g. email organisation, writing minutes and summarising documents, checking grammar, creating PowerPoints), includes information of currently approved AI tools.
What do you do if you think you’ve had a data breach? Contact data.breach@uts.edu.au
For information regarding UTS CoPilot Pilot contact Susan Gibson, Head of Data Analytics and AI, Data Analytics and Insights Unit
Other helpful resources
Other helpful resources around the subject of AI in research include:
UTS Library Keeping informed of emerging GenAI Publisher Tools
UTS GRS Getting Started with Generative AI in Research (for HDR students)
LX Quick-start guide for adapting to AI (checklist for academics to use with GenAI in their subjects)
UTS GenAI Learning Resources (for students)
UTS Introduction to GenAI for students (for students)
My Apps Dashboard | University of Technology Sydney (what enterprise applications are currently approved)
Read the Use of AI in Research Guidelines.