The Raymond A. Mason School of Business at William & Mary recently held the second annual Teaching and Research with Generative AI Sprint (TARGAS II), a two-day event aimed at integrating AI into higher education by redesigning assignments and exploring AI's role in learning and work.
Will Scott, CEO of Search Influence, has published an article in Search Engine Land discussing how AI-driven search is impacting visibility for higher education institutions, based on findings from the 2025AI Search in Higher Education Research Study. The study highlights that AI-generated summaries significantly influence trust and consideration, with 79% of surveyed prospective adult learners reading Google's AI Overviews and 50% using AI tools weekly, prompting organizations to focus on both traditional SEO and AI citations for visibility.
Haryana Chief Minister Nayab Singh Saini announced plans to enhance the state's education system by proposing a ₹10 crore fund for higher education quality and research, launching an AI-driven digital college, and upgrading 250 schools to CM (Excellence and Early English) schools. Additionally, the budget includes increased allocations for various education departments, the establishment of new polytechnic institutes, and initiatives to improve sports infrastructure and vocational training.
Copyright Clearance Center (CCC) has introduced new AI re-use rights for text-based works in higher education, allowing internal use for applications like summarization and chatbots. Additionally, CCC is offering AI Transactional Rights with pay-per-use options and expanding its licensing solutions to include AI Systems Training Licenses, emphasizing the importance of responsibly sourced copyrighted materials for AI development.
The study evaluated the user experience of adaptive learning platforms Khan Academy, Coursera, and Codecademy in teaching HTML, revealing Codecademy as the fastest for task completion and Khan Academy as the most satisfying for users. It highlighted that while AI-powered adaptive features were subtle and minimally impactful, core interactivity was the primary driver of a positive user experience, suggesting a need for more discoverable and engaging adaptive tools in educational technology.
UNU-IAS experts actively participated in the UNU Macau AI Conference 2025, focusing on the theme "AI for Humanity: Building an Equitable Digital Future," where they led discussions on AI's role in higher education and governance. The conference, part of the UNU Milestone Series, gathered global stakeholders to explore AI's potential in advancing the SDGs while emphasizing ethical, inclusive, and human-centered development.
McGill University has announced the establishment of a Centre of Excellence in AI education and research in India, aiming to expand its global presence and strengthen international partnerships. The centre, set to launch in May 2027, will offer a master's-level program combining academic foundation with applied learning and industry engagement, supported by the Jubilant Bhartia Group.
McGill University is establishing a centre of excellence in AI education and research in India, aiming to expand its global presence and strengthen international partnerships. The centre, set to launch in May 2027, will offer a master's-level program and is a collaboration with the Jubilant Bhartia Group, which will provide the necessary resources and connections to India's AI and technology sectors.
Pearson's analysis of nearly 80 million student interactions reveals that AI study tools embedded in digital higher education materials significantly enhance active reading behaviors, which are crucial for academic success. The study found that AI tools, when responsibly integrated into course content, can transform passive consumption into active engagement, with students using strategies like highlighting and note-taking, leading to improved comprehension and retention.
