Grade inflation falls at Irish universities following concern over integrity of degrees
Fewer students awarded first-class degrees but proportion of high achievers is 40% higher than in 2015
Quality and Qualifications Ireland
Students may be punished if caught using artificial intelligence
ChatGPT and other AI tools which can generate essays within seconds are regarded as a significant threat to academic integrity
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Trinity advises academics to adjust assignments in light of ChatGPT cheating threat
Staff asked to review formats such as essays and consider more oral presentations
Irish universities to review how they assess students following threat posed by AI chatbot
ChatGPT, released in November, generates nuanced essays within seconds in response to short prompts
Watchdog to investigate grade inflation after 50% rise in first-class degrees since 2015
Record numbers of students secured firsts this year, leading to warnings from recruiters that it is difficult to differentiate between high achievers
The role of Quality and Qualifications Ireland
Agency sets criteria to ensure learners achieve qualifications that are valued nationally and internationally
New law to crack down on ‘essays for sale’
Minister for Education Richard Bruton: move vital to ensure level playing field for students
Tallaght Hospital course gives adults second chance at health education
Students, including grandparents, graduate as healthcare assistants after a year’s study
Most employers demand 2.1 degree of applicants - survey
Degree grades the biggest determinant of whether graduates secure a job interview
Private colleges lodge complaint over ‘unfair practices’
New network alleges ‘discrimination’ in favour of State-accredited language courses
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