AI in postgraduate research
Artificial intelligence is now part of how research is designed, analysed and communicated. As a postgraduate research student, you need to understand when AI can support your work – and where careful judgement is essential. This page links you to AUT’s core resources so you can use AI tools confidently, safely and responsibly.
You’ll need your AUT student login and password to access some of the resources below.
AUT guidance for using AI in postgraduate research
Start with these key AUT publications, which provide a strong foundation for understanding how to use AI in your postgraduate research.
Ethical Use of Generative AI in Research
A practical guide to help you use GenAI responsibly in your research. It explains what good ethical practice looks like, the risks you need to consider and how to be transparent about any AI use in your research.
AUT Postgraduate Handbook
Your essential guide to being a postgraduate student at AUT. It covers key processes, regulations, expectations and support available throughout your research journey at AUT.
Assessing AI tools and data sensitivity
Have questions about choosing safe AI tools and protecting your data? These resources give you the basics. You’ll need your student login to access them.
AI tools guidance
Get practical support to choose and use AI tools with confidence. You’ll find clear explanations of trust‑level categories so you can decide what’s suitable for your project.
AI data guidance
Learn what data you can safely use with AI tools and how to protect personal, sensitive and AUT‑owned information at every stage of your research.
Other useful resources
From hands‑on workshops to good‑practice guidelines, these resources will help you deepen your understanding of using AI in your research and stay up to date with AUT’s guidance in this space.
- Library AI workshops – sessions to build your skills using AI in research
- Responsible use of GenAI in research – tips, examples and templates for planning and disclosure (use your student login to access this)
- AI at AUT – overview of AUT’s approach, teaching and research activity in AI
Using AI at AUT
Download Our AI Future, AUT’s AI Taskforce Report, which outlines AUT’s roadmap for responsible AI adoption – the goals, practical steps and collaborative vision that anchors AI across the university.