1. Student AI use has become close to universal

Generative AI is no longer a small part of student life. Between 2024 and 2025 the share of students that used AI rose by a large amount, including the use of assessment work.

2. Students are using GenAI to support learning, not just to write assignments

The strongest growth is through learning support tasks, things such as explaining concepts, summarising articles or even suggesting ideas for research. This tells us that generative AI is intertwining with the study process and is not just being used as a shortcut.

3. AI study benefits are not shared evenly

The survey shows that access and use are not equal when looking at different groups of students. Students from higher socio-economic groups have slightly higher use generative AI functions which can raise potential issues for universities

4. Cheating concerns shape student AI use

Issues of academic misconduct are a major part of the AI problem. Women were found to be more likely than men to report generative AI issues because of cheating accusations and concerns about potential results

5. Students want AI support, but universities are still catching up

Students see AI skills as important for education and future work. On the flipside, the survey suggest a gap between what students need and the level of support they currently experience