Each monthly edition delivers practical insights on AI, student recruitment, enrollment strategies, and digital transformation in the education space. Our goal is to help you stay ahead of the curve with actionable trends and tools.
Canada Launches a National AI Literacy Initiative for Post-Secondary Students
The federal government has launched a national AI literacy initiative with Amii that is expected to reach up to one million post-secondary students. Participating institutions will be able to offer a free three-hour course covering foundational AI knowledge, critical evaluation, responsible use, and workplace readiness. The scale of the initiative suggests AI literacy is increasingly being treated as a baseline skill that students across disciplines will need before entering the workforce.
A New Review Maps How AI Is Entering Higher Education Admissions
A new review of 25 studies examines how AI is being used across the admissions process, including by institutions evaluating applicants and by applicants completing assessments. The research also highlights questions around fairness, transparency, and governance as AI becomes more involved in consequential admissions decisions. For admissions and enrollment teams, it provides a useful overview of where the technology is already entering the process and where human oversight remains important.
Students Are Still Choosing Degrees in Fields Highly Exposed to AI
New research examining applications to more than 1,000 UK degree programs found no evidence that students are abandoning fields considered highly exposed to AI. In fact, applications to more AI-exposed degrees grew relative to less-exposed fields after the launch of ChatGPT, even as some entry-level roles in those occupations faced pressure. The findings suggest students remain interested in these programs, while institutions may have a growing opportunity to explain how curricula and career pathways are evolving alongside AI.
UK Universities Commit to AI Access and Work-Based Learning for Every Student
Universities UK has published a new roadmap developed through discussions with nearly 200 employers, business groups, and universities. Among its commitments are making AI tools accessible to every undergraduate, placing an “AI trailblazer” lecturer on every course, and expanding access to work-based learning across undergraduate education. The roadmap brings AI fluency, experiential learning, and career preparation together as increasingly important parts of the university value proposition.
Bank of Canada Finds AI Is Reshaping Tasks More Than Eliminating Jobs
New Bank of Canada analysis suggests AI is more likely to reshape the tasks people perform than cause most occupations to disappear entirely. Its estimates indicate that close to one-third of Canadian jobs could undergo substantial changes under current AI capabilities, with early signs of slower hiring in some highly exposed occupations. For higher education, the findings strengthen the case for combining AI fluency with adaptable skills, judgment, communication, and the ability to work effectively alongside new technology.
High-Achieving Students May Be Using AI More Selectively
A new Australian study found that higher-achieving students reported lower levels of active AI use and were more cautious about its impact on their learning. Rather than avoiding AI entirely, many described using it selectively for tasks such as clarification, summarization, and workflow support while checking its outputs carefully. The findings suggest that institutions may need to look beyond simple measures of whether students use AI and focus more closely on how thoughtfully and effectively they use it.
