A new Cogniti assistant is helping UNE's Exams and eAssessment team manage high-volume student inquiries - and uncovering unexpected insights about student needs in the process. The Exams Assistant, developed by Kylie Day (Manager, Exams and eAssessment) and Jeanne Heath (Coordinator, Exams and eAssessment) with technical support from the LabNext70 team, addresses what may sound like a familiar challenge: students calling with routine questions about information that is already easily accessible to them. 
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When the Office for Professional Learning (OPL) team faced a common challenge - students struggling to find information on their placement portal - they turned to AI for a solution. The result was OPIE, a specialised AI assistant designed to help Teacher Education Students navigate the PREXUS MyLearn site more effectively.
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UNE's Unit Taster pilot program has demonstrated strong student engagement and retention potential, with early results showing sustained usage patterns that extend well beyond the original "preview" concept. The pilot represents a strategic extension of Project Belong's proven success in improving student conversion rates, particularly among HEPPP-identified cohorts.
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The final years of a law degree are an intense period of honing practical skills, with legal research being one of the most crucial. What if students had a dedicated AI partner to practise with? A recent student initiative has explored that very question, producing a compelling proof-of-concept for an AI-powered legal tutor.
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Designed to help students prepare for practical placements, Tardis offers tailored guidance, answers key questions, and provides resources for navigating the placement process.
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Built on the Cogniti AI platform, Lexi offers constructive feedback on key aspects of legal writing, including spelling, grammar, structure, punctuation, and citations following AGLC4 standards.
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This virtual assistant is designed to help prospective students assess if they’re ready to begin their studies with us. It answers questions about the skills, knowledge, and preparation needed to succeed at university.
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