UG Explores Possibilities of EduGenAI

The University of Groningen (UG) is exploring EduGenAI, a Dutch initiative focused on the safe and responsible application of generative AI in education. The platform, part of Npuls, provides a responsible environment where public values, privacy, and data protection are central. During the exploratory phase at UG, EduGenAI is being piloted in two programmes.

What is EduGenAI?

EduGenAI is a platform that enables the use of both commercial and open-source language models. It offers a responsible environment where public values, privacy, and data protection are prioritized. The platform provides secure access to various language models and computing power. Currently, EduGenAI runs on a public cloud, but in the future, UG may use its own IT infrastructure to host language models and EduGenAI.

Pilot Phase for Experimentation

EduGenAI is not yet available to everyone. In the current pilot phase, the focus is on testing, knowledge sharing, and collaboration. EduGenAI is being used in two programmes at the university to gather feedback from teachers and students about its applicability and benefits.

Developments: Training and More Pilots

In the upcoming academic year, more pilots with EduGenAI will take place at UG. Npuls is also developing training programs for teachers and educational experts to support them in the responsible and effective use of AI in their teaching practices. These training programs will soon be available for UG as well.

More Information About EduGenAI via AI Office

If you are interested in the EduGenAI pilots, want to participate, or would like more information, send a message to ai-office rug.nl. For more information and the latest developments, visit the EduGenAI page on the Npuls website, where you can also find several videos.

Npuls and UG

EduGenAI is part of the National Growth Fund program Npuls, in which vocational schools, universities of applied sciences, and universities work together to transform education. This ensures that learners can study without barriers and continuously receive the best education. UG has a key team involved in various relevant Npuls projects.