The role of AI in shaping Europe's higher education landscape: policy implications and guidelines with a focus on Ireland

This research investigates the policy considerations for integrating Artificial Intelligence (AI) across various academic departments at the University of Limerick, encapsulating a comprehensive view of shared and department-specific principles. It employs a qualitative approach, using an open-ended questionnaire to collect data from a stratified random sample of staff members. The data is analysed thematically, revealing both common and unique themes related to AI implementation.