GenAI staff development opportunities

Published on: 10/09/2025 · Last updated on: 26/05/2026

Diagnostic quiz

To get started with building your Generative AI knowledge please consider taking our diagnostic quiz which can help you to reflect on what you currently know in order to identify the most relevant staff development steps you can then take.

Self-paced resources

We have four self-paced resources available for GenAI that are located in Moodle. These are designed as an introduction to the topic and you can select each one below to see what’s included, and to access the resource link.

GenAI basics

‘GenAI basics’ includes:

• What is GenAI?
• Issues when using GenAI
• GenAI tools available
• Using prompts to chat with GenAI tools

It will take approximately 30-45 mins to complete. Remember that your progress is automatically tracked and you can continue at any time that suits you.

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GenAI and the University of Bath

‘GenAI and the University of Bath’ includes:

• GenAI and the University of Bath
• Copilot chat
• GenAI and setting assessments
• Supporting learning

It will take between 30 and 45 minutes to complete. Remember that your progress is automatically tracked and you can continue at any time that suits you.

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GenAI for teaching activities

‘GenAI for teaching activities’ includes:

• Using GenAI for learning design
• Using GenAI for assessment design
• Next steps to consider

It will take approximately 45 mins to complete. Remember that your progress is automatically tracked and you can continue at any time that suits you.

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GenAI to support learning

‘GenAI to support learning’ includes:

• GenAI and revision
• GenAI and academic writing
• GenAI to test solutions
• Using Copilot chat

It will take between 30 and 40 minutes to complete. Remember that your progress is automatically tracked and you can continue at any time that suits you.

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Workshops

We currently offer the following staff development workshops. The workshops can be found on the Events pages for booking.

The CLT can also deliver bespoke workshops – either designed by the CLT or co-designed between the CLT and the relevant teaching team. Please contact us via clt@bath.ac.uk with your requirements.

Introduction to Gen AI using Microsoft Copilot

Microsoft Copilot is described as ‘your everyday AI companion’. This short online session to get started with using Microsoft Copilot (Chat). No previous experience of using Generative AI is required.

Main objectives:

• Use Copilot to answer simple questions and requests
• Use Copilot to generate images
• Use Copilot to analyse the information in an uploaded file (E.g. A spreadsheet / assessment rubric)

• Suitable for: individual staff members

A departmental exploration of Gen AI in the curriculum

This longer in-person workshop aims to provide teaching staff with the opportunity to explore how Gen AI can be used for learning and teaching purposes; learning design, curriculum design, assessment and feedback.

Main objectives:

• Examine the pros and cons of Gen AI use in your specific subject-based curriculum
• Classify the skills both staff and students will need to develop for effective, ethical use of Gen AI tools in your subject area
• Create some practical, shareable and reusable examples of Gen AI practice that can aid skills development; making the most of the pros whilst reducing the cons
• Identify future department needs that are of particular concern

• Suitable for: course teams in the same department