GenAI in HE

A collection of funded cross-institutional collaborative projects, keynotes, invited talks and publications relating to the use of Generative AI (GenAI) in higher education.

Using Generative AI Effectively in Higher Education: Sustainable and Ethical Practices for Learning Teaching and Assessment. Routledge. https://doi.org/10.4324/9781003482918

Funded projects

QAA Collaborative Enhancement Project Grant 

Oct 2025 - April 2027

AI and Authentic Assessment  

SEDA Research and Evaluation Grant and XJTLU Research Centre for AI and Education Grant

May 2024 - August 2025

An Educational Developer’s Guide to Multimodal Learning and Generative AI 

Invited Master Class Workshops

November 2025 AI, Social Media and Pedagogy; Fostering Enngagement and Collaboration with Integrity
Hong Kong Baptist University, Hong Kong

August 2025 Assessment Alchemist 101.
Hong Kong Baptist University, Hong Kong

June 2025 Assessment Alchemist 101: How to use GenAI to turn mundane assessment tasks into powerful and transformational learning experiences. International Assessment in Higher Education Conference. 
https://ahenetwork.org/masterclass-workshop-sue-beckingham/

Awards

Varga-Atkins, T., Saunders, S., Beckingham, S., Hartley, P., Keshishi, N., Lacković, N., Li, N., Lindsay, R., Wen, R. and Winder, I. (2025) RC4AIED Outstanding Scientific Research Award for collaborative research project ‘AI and Multimodal Learning’. Research Centre for AI and Education (RC4AIED) Suzhou Xi’an Jiaotong-Liverpool University.

Publications

Varga-Atkins, T., Saunders, S., Beckingham, S., Hartley, P., Keshishi, N., Lacković, N., Li, N., Lindsay, R., Wen, R. and Winder, I. (2025) An Educators’ Guide to Multimodal Learning and Generative AI. [Report] https://doi.org/10.17638/03194252

Beckingham, S. and Hartley, P. (2025). The Generative AI CHECKLIST discussion cards. National Teaching Repository. https://doi.org/10.25416/NTR.29410013.v1

Beckingham, S. and Hartley, P., (2025). In search of ‘Responsible’ Generative AI (GenAI). In: Doolan M.A. and Ritchie, L. eds. Transforming teaching excellence: Future proofing education for all. Leading Global Excellence in Pedagogy, Volume 3. UK: IFNTF Publishing. ISBN 978-1-7393772-2-9 (ebook). https://amzn.eu/d/5GixoTK

Brown, S., Race, P., Beckingham S., Hartley, P., Cooke, B. and Glynn, M. (2025) Onwards and Upwards. In P. Race and S. Brown (Eds) The Lecturer's Toolkit: A Practical Guide to Assessment, Learning and Teaching 6th Edn, (pp. 235.281). Routledge. https://doi.org/10.4324/9781003469414-8

Beckingham, S. and Hartley, P. (2024). The Generative AI CHECKLIST. National Teaching Repository. Educational resource. https://doi.org/10.25416/NTR.27022309.v1

Lawrence, J., Beckingham, S. , Hartley, P. and Powell, S. (2024) Using Generative AI Effectively in HE: sustainable and ethical practices for teaching, learning and assessment. SEDA Blog. https://thesedablog.wordpress.com/2024/05/31/using-generative-ai-effectively-in-he-sustainable-and-ethical-practices-for-teaching-learning-and-assessment/

Beckingham, S., Lawrence, J., Powell, S. and Hartley, P. (2024) Using Generative AI Effectively in Higher Education: Sustainable and Ethical Practices for Learning Teaching and Assessment. Routledge. https://doi.org/10.4324/9781003482918

Hartley, P., Beckingham, S., Lawrence, J. and Powell, S. (2024) Using Generative AI effectively in Higher Education. In S. Beckingham, J. Lawrence, S. Powell and P. Hartley (Eds.) Using Generative AI Effectively in Higher Education: Sustainable and Ethical Practices for Learning Teaching and Assessment (pp. 1-8). Routledge. 

Beckingham, S., Lawrence, J., Powell, S. and Hartley, P. (2024) Sustainable and ethical GenAI for the common good: looking back and forward. In S. Beckingham, J. Lawrence, S. Powell and P. Hartley (Eds.) Using Generative AI Effectively in Higher Education: Sustainable and Ethical Practices for Learning Teaching and Assessment (pp. 127-138). Routledge. 

Beckingham, S. (2023) Collegiate Commentary on 'Five conundrums from the ChatGPT series'. Teaching Matters. University of Edinburgh. 

https://www.teaching-matters-blog.ed.ac.uk/collegiate-commentary-five-conundrums-from-the-chatgpt-series/

Hartley, P., Beckingham, S. and Irving-Bell, D. (2023) Taking advantage of ChatGPT et al (ideally before the end of the world). SEDA Blog. https://thesedablog.wordpress.com/2023/06/14/taking-advantage-of-chatgpt-et-al-ideally-before-the-end-of-the-world/

Keynotes and invited guest talks

Gray, J., Beckingham, S. and Murray, G. (2025) Generative Artifical Intelligence (GenAI) in LTA. SoTL Spotlight Podcast. Sheffield Hallam University. https://open.spotify.com/episode/2S3mvVJLPNzkArPddzMG4z [Invited Speaker]Beckingham, S. (2025) Assessment Alchemist 101. Hong Kong Baptist University, Hong Kong. [Keynote]Beckingham, S. and Hartley, P. (2025) Using Generative AI Effectively in Higher Education. Bournemouth University Annual Learning & Teaching Conference and 4th European Team-Based Learning Community (ETBLC) Symposium. [Keynote]Beckingham, S., Brown, S. and Sambell, K. (2025) Assessment Alchemist 101: How to use GenAI to turn mundane assessment tasks into powerful and transformational learning experiences. International Assessment in Higher Education Conference. [Invited Speaker]Beckingham, S. and Hartley, P. (2025) In Search of Responsible GenAI. SOLSTICE and CLT Conference, Edge Hill University. [Invited Speaker]Beckingham, S. and Hartley, P. (2025) One year on - Using Generative AI Effectively in Higher Education. DigitalEd 2025 Conference, ATU Galway [Keynote]

Beckingham, S. (2025) Enhancing SoTL through Generative AI: Opportunities and Ethical Considerations. ISSEC webinar, University of Herfordshire. [Invited Speaker]

Beckingham, S., Hartley, P., Drumm, L. and McIlwhan, R. (2025) GenerativeAI in Further and Higher Education: Searching for ethical and responsible ways forward. SEDAtalk Episode 5 https://www.seda.ac.uk/seda-events/sedatalk-webinar-5-monday-3rd-march-2025/ [Invited Speaker]

Beckingham, S., Hartley, P., Varga-Atkins, T., Saunders, S., Jacob, M. and Vasant, S. (2025) Has the ‘age of AI’ just begun? SEDAtalk Episode 4. https://www.seda.ac.uk/seda-events/sedatalk-webinar-4-monday-3rd-february-2025/ [Chair]Varga-Atkins, T., Saunders, S., Lindsay, R., Beckingham, S. Hartley, P., Keshishi, N. Lackovic, N., Na Li, L., Wen, R. and Winder, I. (2025) Beyond Text: Generative AI in Multimodal Learning Keynote. Beyond Text: Generative AI in Multimodal Learning, Teaching and Assessment Symposium. [Keynote Speaker]

Beckingham, S. (2025) A multimodal approach to unpacking a Dissertation assessment brief. Beyond Text: Generative AI in Multimodal Learning, Teaching and Assessment Symposium. [Invited Speaker]

Saunders, S., Beckingham, S. and Hartley, P. (2025) Using generative AI to develop students’ assessment literacy through audio creation. Beyond Text: Generative AI in Multimodal Learning, Teaching and Assessment Symposium. [Invited Speaker]

Beckingham, S. and Hartley, P. (2025) Will Generative AI reshape learning, teaching and assessment in higher education? Senior Fellows Network. Lancaster University. [Invited Speaker]

Beckingham, S. and Hartley, P. (2024) In search of ‘Responsible’ GenerativeAI as an essential prerequisite for future-proofing education for all. International Federation of National Teaching Fellows (IFNTF) Symposathon.Beckingham, S., Hartley, P., Bedford, J. and Young, T. (2024) Generative AI – the student experience. SEDAtalk Episode 3. https://www.seda.ac.uk/seda-events/sedatalk-webinar-3-2nd-december-2024/ [Chair]Beckingham, S. and Hartley, P. (2024) Getting ready for the wave(s) of Generative AI. EmpowerEd Webinar, Keele University [Invited Speaker]Beckingham, S. and Hartley, P. (2024) In search of 'responsible' Generative AI. Provocation. Autumn SEDA Conference. Beckingham, S., Hartley, P., Powell, S., Forsyth, R. and Saunders, G.  (2024) Generative AI – the staff experience. SEDAtalk Episode 2. https://www.seda.ac.uk/seda-events/sedatalk-webinar-2-4-november-2024/ [Chair]Beckingham, S. and Hartley, P. (2024) Will Generative AI reshape learning, teaching and assessment in Higher Education? Visayas State University, Visca, Baybay City, Leyte, Philippines. [Keynote]Beckingham, S. and Hartley, P. (2024) The role of educational development in the ‘era of AI’. SEDAtalk Episode 1. https://www.seda.ac.uk/seda-events/sedatalk-webinar-1-7-october-2024/ [Invited Speaker]Beckingham, S., and Hartley, P. (2024) What should we do now with Generative AI? 2024 National Conference on Generative Artificial Intelligence in Education. Ulster University. [Keynote]Beckingham, S., Hartley, P., Powell, S. and Lawrence, J. (2024) Using Generative AI Effectively in HE teaching, learning and assessment: ethical and sustainable pedagogic practice. Oxford Brookes University International Teaching and Learning Conference 2024. Oxford Brookes University. [Invited Speaker]Beckingham, S. and Hartley, P. (2024) Looking ahead to the next waves of GenerativeAI: applications and implications for HE staff and students. SOLSTICE and CLT Conference, Edge Hill University. [Invited Speaker]Beckingham, S. and Hartley, P. (2024) What do we do now with GenerativeAI? ALT ELESIG Scotland. [Invited Speaker]Davis M., Hill, L., Beckingham, S. and Hartley, P. (2024) The future of GenAI in higher education. Developing Practice Podcast, University of Liverpool Academy. https://creators.spotify.com/pod/show/uolacademy/episodes/The-future-of-GenAI-in-Higher-Education-with-Peter-Hartley-and-Sue-Beckingham-e2k14a5 [Invited Speaker]Beckingham, S. and Hartley, P. (2024) Is our learning, teaching and assessment ‘ready’ for the next waves of GenerativeAI? Council of the Heads of Music in Higher Education (CHMHE), South East Technological University, Ireland. [Invited Speaker]Beckingham, S. , Pickard-Jones, B., Short, F. and Hartley, P. (2024) Generative AI and Educational Development: opportunity, challenge, or potential disaster? SEDA Spring Conference. Liverpool John Moores University. [Invited Speaker]Beckingham, S. and Hartley, P. (2024) Looking ahead to the next waves of Generative AI: applications and implications for HE staff and students. Talking Teaching across the Globe, Oxford Brookes. [Invited Speaker]Beckingham, S. and Hartley, P. (2024) Reshaping Higher Education Learning, Teaching and Assessment through Artificial Intelligence: what do we need to know, do, and be concerned about? Pedagogic Research Conference, University of Liverpool. [Keynote Speaker]Beckingham, S. and Hartley, P. (2023) Reshaping Higher Education Learning, Teaching and Assessment through Artificial Intelligence: what do we need to know, do, and be concerned about? University of the Highlands and Islands Learning and Teaching Conference. [Keynote Speaker]Beckingham, S., Hartley P. and Drumm, L. (2023) Panel discussion - GenAI and the student experience. ALT Winter Summit on Ethics and Artificial Intelligence. [Invited Speaker] Beckingham, S. and Hartley, P. (2023) Reshaping Higher Education Learning, Teaching and Assessment through Artificial Intelligence. INTI International Universities and Colleges, Malaysia. [Invited Speaker]Beckingham, S. and Hartley, P. (2023) Using Generative AI to create scaffolded formative assessment activities. SEDA Autumn Conference.Beckingham, S. and Hartley, P. (2023) Reshaping Higher Education Learning, Teaching and Assessment through Artificial Intelligence: what do we need to know, do, and be concerned about? University of Roehampton. [Invited Speaker]Hartley, P. and Beckingham, S. (2023) Reshaping Higher Education Learning, Teaching and Assessment through Artificial Intelligence: what do we need to know, do, and be concerned about? University of Westminster. [Invited Speaker]Beckingham, S. and Hartley P. (2023) How Artificial Intelligence is Shaping Learning and Teaching. The CELT Learning and Teaching Conference 2023, Bangor University [Keynote]Beckingham, S. and Hartley, P. (2023) How do we prepare for the generative AI revolution? Bath Spa University. [Invited Speaker]Beckingham, S. and Hartley, P. (2023) How do we prepare for the generative AI revolution? University of Stirling L&T Conference. [Keynote]Beckingham, S., Childs, M., Knight, C., Salmon, G. and Schofield, M. (2023) AI: Friend or Foe? Panel Discussion. SOLSTICE and CLT Conference. Edge Hill University. [Invited Speaker]Beckingham, S. and Hartley, P. (2023) How do we prepare for the generative AI revolution? SOLSTICE and CLT Conference. Edge Hill University. [Invited Speaker]Beckingham, S., Irving-Bell, D., Hartley, P. and Dawson, M. (2023) How should our higher education institutions respond to innovations in new AI-based language processing software (like Chat GPT)? SEDA Spring Conference. Beckingham, S. and Hartley, P. (2023) The updated non technical introduction to ChatGPT. SEDA Webinar Series. [Invited Speaker]Beckingham, S. and Hartley, P. (2023) A non technical introduction to ChatGPT. SEDA Webinar Series. [Invited Speaker]