Artificial Intelligence (AI) at DCU
Artificial Intelligence
"We recognise that AI presents very significant opportunities and can have a very positive impact on our research, our teaching and the efficiency and efficacy of our operations at the level of individual, team and organisation."
Supporting Responsible AI Use Across DCU
A recent survey by DCU’s Quality and Institutional Insights Office (QIO) found that 60% of staff are already using AI in their personal and professional lives. Building on this momentum, Digital Technology Solutions (DTS) is providing the tools and guidance needed to help staff and students engage with AI confidently, advancing DCU’s mission to transform lives and societies through responsible innovation.
Guided by our mission to empower students and staff through modern digital solutions, DTS is ensuring that emerging technologies enhance how we teach, learn, and work, while upholding the highest standards of security and compliance.
The resources below will help you navigate the effective use of AI at DCU. Together, they contribute to DCU’s strategic goals of digital transformation, student experience, and institutional resilience, enabling us to engage with emerging technologies confidently and responsibly.
Resources Now Available
- AI Guidance for Staff and Students – Getting started with DCU's AI tools
- List of Approved Tools – including Google Gemini, NotebookLM, Microsoft Copilot, Zoom AI Companion
- DCU AI Literacy Course – a structured, hands-on introduction available via LOOP
- DCU Position Statement on AI – Available on the OCOO's website
- New Digital Resources Acceptable Usage Policy – aligned with EU regulation, including the new AI Act
“The pace and scale of AI innovation and investment are breathtaking. AI is not only reshaping higher education but transforming how we live and work. This dramatic technological shift will fuel DCU’s mission to ‘transform lives and societies through education, research, innovation and engagement’. DTS is committed to enabling this transformation by providing the digital tools, infrastructure and support our community needs to thrive.”
Justin Doyle, Director of DTS
If you have suggestions, feedback, or spot anything unexpected, please let us know via DCU Help. Your input helps us continue to improve the digital experience for everyone at DCU.