UK regulator says AI makes coursework assessment near-impossible, urges return to in-person exams
11/11/2026 — 11/11, 19:20·2 sources (all)·2 reports (all)
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- After an investigation, the UK higher education regulator the Office for Students said widespread AI use has made it nearly impossible for l…
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On November 11, 2026, England's higher education regulator, the Office for Students (OfS), released findings from an investigation into how AI is affecting university assessment. The regulator said the widespread use of AI has made it close to impossible for lecturers to assess coursework, and warned that the credibility of degrees from England's universities is under threat as a result. In response, the Office for Students recommended that institutions return to traditional exams and in-person presentations when grading students. No timeline has been set for institutions to adopt these recommendations, and it is not yet clear whether any universities have changed their assessment practices in response.
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Latest turnEngland's university regulator, the Office for Students, says AI has made grading coursework "close to impossible" and recommends institutions return to "AI-free assessment" such as written exams and in-person presentations. The Guardian reports the guidance urges English universities to bring back traditional exams to counter students using AI to complete assignments.
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England's university regulator, the Office for Students, says AI has made grading coursework "close to impossible" and recommends institutions return to "AI-free assessment" such as written exams and in-person presentations. The Guardian reports the guidance urges English universities to bring back traditional exams to counter students using AI to complete assignments.
TechmemeAI score 65England's higher education regulator, the Office for Students, said widespread AI use has made it "close to impossible" for lecturers to assess coursework, putting the credibility of English degrees at risk. It recommends that institutions return to traditional exams and in-person presentations.
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