Find out how to access Microsoft Copilot and how to use it for teaching and learning.
What's Copilot?
All staff and students at Sussex now have access to a protected web version of Microsoft Copilot that can be accessed with your Sussex account. This gives you access to a version of Copilot that helps to protect your data.
Copilot is a generative AI Chatbot that allows users to ask questions in plain English and receive answers, alongside the ability to generate images and other content, please see our uses and limitations of generative AI page for further information.
Why should I use Copilot?
Being logged into Copilot with your Sussex account means that your data is protected. Your chat results won't saved or made available to Microsoft, meaning any data isn’t passed outside of the organisation. This is in contrast to both the free version of Copilot and other AI tools which may not be protecting your data. If you are using university data in an AI tool, such as learning and teaching content, then ensure you use Copilot.
You can tell that you are logged into the data protected version of Copilot by looking at the right-hand corner of the screen where you will see your university email and a green protected symbol.
How do I access Copilot?
Go to the Microsoft Copilot website and then follow the steps below to sign in:
1. Select the Sign in option in the top right-hand corner of the page
2. Within the submenu that appears select Sign in with a work or school account
3. Sign in when prompted with your Sussex account details
Please note that Copilot is currently only supported within Chrome or Edge browsers.
Where can I get further help?
Educational Enhancement will be running workshops as an introduction to Copilot as well as ways that AI can be used for teaching and learning.
You can also contact your School’s Learning Technologist or email the team at EE@sussex.ac.uk with any queries or requests.