Where Does Help End and Dishonesty Begin? Academic Integrity Discussion at Esil University

Esil University hosted a discussion on academic integrity involving students from the Faculty of Applied Sciences. The event was organized by S. T. Uskenbayeva and A. I. Kuznetsova, lecturers of the Department of Social Sciences and Humanities.

Students from groups B-Mathematics-26/1Қ, B-АЖ-26/1Қ, B-АЖ-26/2Қ, and B-АЖ-26/3Қ examined two practical case studies addressing ethical issues in education. The first case, "A Helping Hand or a Disservice?", focused on identifying the boundaries between acceptable use of artificial intelligence and violations of academic integrity.

The second case, "The Team Project and the Free Rider", explored personal responsibility, fair distribution of tasks, and ethical behavior in group assignments. During the discussion, students analyzed the situations, supported their opinions with arguments, and proposed possible solutions.

As a result of the discussion, participants emphasized that academic integrity is not merely about following established rules but is also an essential component of students' personal maturity. Particular attention was paid to the need for clear guidelines on the use of artificial intelligence in education.