AI is changing how knowledge is accessed, produced and assessed across higher education. But the deeper challenge is not the technology itself. It is what happens to human judgement and agency when the conditions around learning change faster than our ability to make sense of them. As AI becomes increasingly capable, universities face a more important question: what do we want educators and students to remain capable of doing for themselves?

Universities are navigating a period of unprecedented change. AI is transforming how information is accessed and created. Student expectations are evolving. Workplaces are demanding new capabilities. Technology continues to reshape how we learn, communicate, and collaborate. At the same time, universities are responding to increasing complexity, accountability requirements, and internationalisation. But who is supporting the educators expected to guide students through this c

For much of human history, knowledge was scarce. Books were rare. Libraries were inaccessible. Today, we live in a profoundly different world. Information is no longer scarce. It is abundant, searchable, and increasingly available within seconds. Artificial intelligence has accelerated this transformation even further, placing explanations, summaries, translations, code, images, and ideas within immediate reach. This represents one of the most significant shifts in the histor