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The use of artificial intelligence (e.g. ChatGPT) in teaching and learning is currently the subject of debate. While dealing with AI poses challenges for the education system, the new technology also offers opportunities. The University of Basel is monitoring developments around chatbots such as ChatGPT and other AI-based tools, as well as their use in teaching and learning.

The University of Basel is not seeking to introduce a general ban on their use.

Three standing committees of the Senate, chaired by the Vice President for Education, are responsible for overseeing the entire area of education. Their coordination and administrative management are handled by the respective team leads in the Educational Programs unit of the Vice President’s Office for Education. Members are generally the responsible heads of the faculty offices of the dean of studies or research as well as elected group representatives.

The Continuing-Education Office supports the sponsoring faculties and institutions in developing and delivering continuing-education programs and also offers continuing-education courses itself.

The corporate design, including the University of Basel logo, the descriptors, and the additional logos of the Central Administration and organizational units, is binding for the entire University of Basel. The visual identity is defined in the Brand Guidelines.