SAIL is Lancaster University's secure and responsible artificial intelligence assistant for students and staff.
The initial Proof of Value phase has now concluded. During the pilot, students and staff explored how generative AI could support learning, teaching, research, and professional services within a secure and university-governed environment.
We would like to thank everyone who participated, shared feedback, tested features, and helped shape the service. Your contributions have provided valuable insight into how AI can best support the Lancaster University community.
The outcomes of the pilot are currently being reviewed and evaluated. Future decisions regarding the service will be informed by the evidence, feedback, and lessons learned during the Proof of Value phase.
Our Approach
At Lancaster University, we believe that artificial intelligence should be accessible, secure, and responsibly governed. SAIL (Safe AI at Lancaster) was developed to explore how students and staff could access AI tools within a university-managed environment that prioritises privacy, security, and responsible use.
Throughout the Proof of Value phase, participants helped us understand how AI can support learning, teaching, research, and professional services while maintaining appropriate safeguards and university oversight.
