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Investigate the use of AI in postgraduate supervision and understand barriers to its adoption in South Africa.

May 24, 2026Open Access

Effective AI integration in postgraduate supervision practices: policy implications for South Africa

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Randomized trial explores AI’s impact on postgraduate supervision in South Africa, suggesting improvements in educational outcomes.

Investigate the use of AI in postgraduate supervision and understand barriers to its adoption in South Africa.
Employs Unified Theory of Acceptance and Use of Technology (UTAUT) to analyze AI integration.
Conducts thematic analysis of peer-reviewed literature and AI discovery tools.
Identifies factors influencing AI adoption by supervisors and students.
Students primarily use ChatGPT for academic writing, literature reviews, and feedback when supervisors are unavailable.
Supervisors utilize AI for refining methodologies and administrative support.
Performance expectancy is the strongest predictor of AI adoption intention.

Human Sciences Research Council (2026) studied this question.

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