AI at Uppsala University
Note
Before using AI services and cloud services, consider what information you enter and how sensitive it is. Only use the service for information that may be processed there, and follow the University’s guidelines on security and information management.
AI Tool for Sensitive Information
The University IT Services is currently developing an AI tool that is classified for handling sensitive data.
Are you interested in gaining access to the AI tool? Submit an expression of interest here.
Central Support for Questions About Generative AI
Educational developers, legal advisers and IT specialists are available to answer questions on topics such as assessment, licences, contracts, data protection and copyright.
Email: aisupport@uu.se
Zoom sessions:
- Tuesdays, 13:00–14:30 (teaching and learning, legal issues and IT)
- Thursdays, 10:00–11:30 (teaching and learning)
- Join the Zoom session
Further support
Teachers and administrators can take part in additional professional development offered in three stages.
Copilot Chat
The service is available directly in your web browser to all University employees at no additional cost. Access Copilot here.
Find Inspiration with AI
Copilot can help generate ideas for teaching and administrative tasks. The more context you provide, the better the response is likely to be.
Never paste sensitive personal data into the chat. Replace the text in square brackets with your own information and always review the output before using it.
- Suggest three learning activities for a [first-cycle/second-cycle] course in [subject] that help students work towards the intended learning outcome: ”[intended learning outcome]”.
- Here are the instructions for a take-home assignment: ”[instructions]”. How easily could this assignment be completed using AI, and how could I adapt it to make the student’s own reasoning more visible?
- Write a short message in Swedish and English informing students that the seminar on [date] has been moved to [new date and room].
AI in education
Pedagogical guidance for teachers on generative AI in teaching and assessment.
AI in research
General information about AI and research initiatives in the field can be found on the research portal.
AI in administration
AI has great potential to summarize, analyze, or translate texts. Find tips on how to make AI a part of your everyday work life.
Guidelines for generative AI
The university has adopted its first university-wide guideline for AI in education. The new guidelines apply to education at all levels, from undergraduate to doctoral studies. The guideline has been in effect since January 20, 2025.
Guidelines on the use of generative AI in teaching and assessment
AI Act
On August 1, 2024, the EU Regulation on Artificial Intelligence (AI Act) came into force. The regulation will be fully applied in Sweden in the summer of 2026.
The regulation governs the use of AI systems. The regulation is based on a risk-based model where certain uses of AI may be prohibited and others allowed.
Read about the AI Regulation at the European Commission
National guidelines for generative AI in public administration (IMY)
Information about GDPR at the Swedish Authority of Privacy Protection