These guidelines are a starting point to inform your responsible, ethical, and productive use of GenAI in your learning. Various additional supports and resources are available to complement the information contained within these guidelines.  
     
    To access these, we recommend the following: 

    • Refer to the Student GenAI Hub: This web resource built by and for students contains a range of relevant and additional resources for students on the Student Skills and Success website.  
    • Talk to your Lecturer or Module Coordinator: The best source of additional information on the permissible use of AI within your education is your lecturer and/or module coordinator. Always discuss any doubts or questions with them.
    • Speak to your Maynooth Students’ Union Representative: Your MSU Vice President Academic Affairs is your one-stop shop for all things academic and can be contacted directly via email at [email protected]. (Web link: MSU Vice President Academic Affairs) 
    • Book a one-to-one appointment or group session with Academic Writing Support: This service offers free, friendly, non-judgemental writing help to any student who can discuss their writing with expert peer tutors. 
    • Contact the Maynooth University Counselling Service. The Service offers one-to-one counselling and support on a wide range of psychological and mental health issues, as well as academic, family and social concerns. 
    • Contact your MAP advisor, if applicable. MAP Student Advisory Service offers academic supports, personal supports and financial supports to students from diverse backgrounds 
    • Book a consultation with a Teaching and Learning Librarian (email: [email protected]), use the Library’s online guides and recordings, and follow their social media accounts to learn about how to find, use and manage academic information in an appropriate and relevant way.
    • Check out the MU Life podcast on Generative AI: Dr. Adrian Kirwan discusses the merits, perils, and possibilities of Generative AI in higher education. ( Ep 2.6 - Generative AI - Maynooth Life Podcast | Podcast on Spotify) 
    • Contact the Data Protection Office: If you have concerns about your personal data, such as privacy issues, compliance queries, access requests or security breaches, email the MU Data Protection Office at [email protected].