ECAIU faculty and student members constantly strive to engage in academic research, through voluntary effort, collaborations and/or funding received in partnership with faculty, that often lead to publications, conference presentations and guides that are made available as open-access to the greater community.
Green paper on GenAI use in education in the UAE
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This Green Paper presents a comprehensive analysis of the factors—both positive and negative—that influence the application of Generative AI (GAI) in the UAE’s education sector across K-12 schooling and higher education. Drawing on the 4M levels as utilized by Eaton (2020), and structured across five chapters, the paper explores macro, meso, and micro-level perspectives to support a balanced and ethical integration of GAI. The UAE, as a global leader in technological adoption, has established frameworks like the UAE Council for AI and Blockchain Technology and appointed a Minister of State for AI, positioning the country at the forefront of AI advancement. The rapid development of GAI offers significant opportunities to enhance academic practices, research methodologies, and learning environments, yet these benefits require a well-structured framework to address challenges related to equitable access, human-centred learning, intellectual growth, psychological impacts, needs for human verifications of AI output, and bias. Each chapter delves into critical components: national policy, ethics, and data governance (macro); institutional roles, curriculum development, and educator preparedness (meso); and classroom applications, assessment integrity, and student engagement (micro). This Green Paper provides a foundation for informed policy discussions, outlining actionable strategies to harness GAI’s potential while preserving academic integrity and equity in learning. The final chapters offer practical guidelines and continuous improvement mechanisms, encouraging UAE educational institutions to lead in responsible GAI integration and prepare students for an AI-driven future, where students' learning outcomes and the integrity of degrees are protected.​​​
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To cite this report:
Khan. Z. R., Wilkinson, S., Hill, C., Oroumchian, F., Kheir, N., Ramakrishnan, S., and
Hysaj, A. (2024) Green Paper on GAI Use in Education in the UAE. Published
December 2024. Symposium on GAI. ENAI WG Centre for Academic Integrity in
the UAE. Hosted at University of Wollongong in Dubai. Dubai. UAE Available Online. Download here
How to use GenAI - Practical guide for students - 2024
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This guideline has been developed in consultation with international experts in the field of Artificial Intelligence (AI) and Academic Integrity students. The guide is meant to be a quick, easy reference point to help the reader develop understanding and increase awareness of AI content generator tools, their opportunities and threats, discover how best to avoid risks and recognise how to use GenAI if it is authorised and acknowledged.
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To cite this report:
Khan, Z.R, Krasnican, V, and Hemnani, N (2024). Using GenAI Tools – Practical Guide for Students. European Network for Academic Integrity Working Group Centre for Academic Integrity in the UAE. University of Wollongong in Dubai. Version 1-MAY-24. Available Online. URL: https://www.academicintegrity-uae.com/resources
Artificial Intelligence Content Generators in Education for Schools and Universities - A good practice guide - 2023
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This guideline has been developed in consultation with international experts in the field of Artificial Intelligence (AI) and Academic Integrity for teachers, faculty, researchers, management, and policymakers. The guide is meant to be a quick, easy reference point to help the reader develop understanding and increase awareness of AI content generator tools, their opportunities and threats, discover how best to mitigate risks and recognise the benefits to better enhance students’ learning journey that will make them future ready.
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To cite this document:
Khan, Z.R (2023). Artificial Intelligence Content Generators in Education for Schools and Universities: A GOOD PRACTICE GUIDE. European Network for Academic Integrity Working Group Centre for Academic Integrity in the UAE. University of Wollongong in Dubai. Version 1-FEB-23. Available Online. URL: https://www.academicintegrity-uae.com/resources
UOW Age of Integrity Game - 2023
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UOW Age of Integrity online games is a collection of six games at varying levels of difficulty, developed as part of a research project at University of Wollongong in partnership with UOW in Dubai, Malaysia and ENAI. The games are online, easy to access, and do not collect or store data, ensuring student or player privacy. The six modules are designed to be simple, straight-forward, stand-alone, without necessity for prior training.
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To cite this game:
Khan, Z.R., Rogerson, A., Ike, T.T.C.,, Mi-Chelle, L., Sivasubramanian, S., Razi, S., Dyer, J., Bjelobaba, S., Reddy, M. Dlabolova, D. H., Foltynek, T. and Gomes, S. F. (2023) UOW Age of Integrity (Game). (v.1) UOW LTC [Funder]. European Network for Academic Integrity [Platform]. Available URL - https://www.academicintegrity.eu/wp/age-of-integrity-game-uow/
Counting Essay Mills Targetting Students in the UAE - 2022
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This study highlights the urgent need to address the growing threat of contract cheating in higher education. Contract cheating sites, which have surged during emergency distance learning, pose a significant risk to academic integrity. The issue was underscored by a 2015 scandal in Australia, leading to the criminalization of such services. These sites exploit students, often blackmailing them post-service delivery. The extent of this problem in the UAE is unclear, prompting the study to employ a Boolean search technique to identify and analyze relevant websites. Out of 34 sites, 29 exhibited a high probability of appearing across different platforms, indicating their aggressive and harmful nature. The study proposes a nationwide ban on assignment-writing services as a top-down strategy to safeguard education quality and integrity in the UAE.
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To cite this article:
Khan, Z.R. The devil’s in the detail – counting unique and organic contract cheating sites targeting higher education students in the UAE as a call to delegitimize them. Int J Educ Integr 18, 21 (2022). https://doi.org/10.1007/s40979-022-00114-z
