Senior Lecturer Fathimath Gaushiya participated in a Professional Development (PD) Session titled “Navigating the Landscape of Generative AI: Unlocking Insights into Academic Misconduct Detection” on 31 July 2025. The session was conducted to enhance awareness and understanding of the growing role of Generative Artificial Intelligence (AI) in academic integrity and the detection of academic misconduct.

The professional development session explored emerging AI technologies and their implications for education, with particular emphasis on the responsible and ethical use of AI in academic settings. Participants engaged with strategies for identifying potential academic misconduct and approaches to maintaining fairness, transparency, accountability, and ethical standards in teaching, learning, and assessment.

The initiative contributes to Sustainable Development Goal 4 (SDG 4): Quality Education by strengthening academic capacity and promoting ethical, effective, and quality learning practices. By enhancing educators’ understanding of emerging technologies and academic integrity, the session supports the development of learning environments grounded in responsible academic practice.

The session also supports SDG 9: Industry, Innovation and Infrastructure by promoting the responsible integration of emerging technologies and digital innovation into education. Developing staff capacity to understand and appropriately engage with Generative AI is increasingly important for adapting educational practices to technological developments.

Furthermore, the initiative aligns with SDG 16: Peace, Justice and Strong Institutions by promoting transparency, accountability, fairness, and integrity within academic systems. Strengthening awareness of academic misconduct detection and ethical AI use contributes to more trustworthy and responsible educational practices.

Participation in the professional development session demonstrates a commitment to academic integrity, responsible innovation, continuous professional development, and quality education, while supporting the broader Sustainable Development Goals.