Closing Equity Gaps through the use of AI-Assisted Tools for Learning

Overview

This project looked at whether an AI-assisted learning tool like Studiosity could support students in developing academic skills to enhance their learning and reduce performance gaps.

Project details

In partnership with Studiosity, this project is focused on:

  • Supporting target students to actively engage with Studiosity+
  • Evaluating the tool’s impact on under-represented groups
  • Exploring how Studiosity+ helps in closing performance gaps among these groups

Studiosity+ is an AI-assisted learning tool that provides students with formative feedback on their written work within minutes. It is designed to help students develop their critical thinking skills while offering enhanced reporting for academic staff to better support students with individual needs. The evidence base for Studiosity is growing, demonstrating its positive impact in bridging the skills gap for non-traditional learners and in supporting students identified as most ‘at risk’ of not succeeding at university.

Further information

Aims and Outcomes

To evaluate the impact of providing affordable and efficient academic support to students identified as most ‘at risk’ at scale to improve student performance and outcomes, and close equity gaps.

Start date to Completion date 

  • Started: February 2025
  • Completed: September 2025

Funding:

Studiosity+

Delivery team

  • Professor Tracey Cockerton Tattersall
  • Lucy Slater