Keynote: Lisa Abrahams

Beyond AI detection: Rebuilding trust in the UK degree

Join Lisa Abrahams from Studiosity for a crucial discussion on protecting the value of the UK degree. Lisa will address the erosion of trust fueled by media hype, along with sharing key research on students' AI stress and usage from the 2026 Studiosity & YouGov survey. She will also present findings from Dr Rebecca Mace’s research, supported by HEPI, on ‘Ethical AI in Higher Education for Boosting Learning, Retention and Progression’ 

This session will detail the necessary sector shift in assessment from a 'police and punish' model to a 'support-first' approach. This approach highlights how providing formative support measurably improves student critical thinking and, based on Dr Rebecca Mace’s research, can be a major factor in keeping high-risk students on their course. Learn how implementing a multi-layered validation strategy provides the defensible evidence needed to protect student originality, reduce academic misconduct and ensure the learning journey is the requirement for success, not just the final output.