A Bett UK survey found 77% of Russell Group students receive little or no AI teaching. At post-92 universities, the figure is 64%. 62% of Russell Group students say AI teaching mainly covers assignment rules. Health and medicine students report the least AI coverage despite its future workplace relevance. The UK government has committed £20 million to roll out AI in NHS trusts by 2030. Only 34% of students feel their university was honest about graduate outcomes. 78% of students would consider a technology-personalised degree. Students also want real-world projects and more employer input in courses. Universities UK has pledged to embed AI into every course. The Russell Group says it is adapting curricula to include AI skills.
What changed
AI teaching was not previously measured or compared across university groups in this way.
What it unlocks
Identifying gaps in AI education readiness between university types for students and policymakers.
- 77% of Russell Group students report little or no AI teaching
- 64% at post-92 universities report little or no AI teaching
- 62% of Russell Group students say AI teaching focuses on assignment rules
- 78% of students want technology-personalised degrees
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