Microsoft Copilot, your new study tool

Assessments can be a stressful time, with late-night cramming, loads of notes, and trying to remember a term’s worth of information. What if you had a reliable assistant to help you? Microsoft Copilot can be your AI study companion, and the best thing is, it’s completely free for University of Birmingham students. Here’s how Copilot can support you in confidently tackling the assessment period.

Summarise your lecture notes

Navigating through numerous lecture notes can be overwhelming. Copilot can assist by summarising your notes, highlighting key points and concepts. This allows you to spend less time reading and more time comprehending the material. Additionally, it is excellent for creating concise revision guides.

Utilise flashcards

Flashcards are a handy study tool, and Copilot can enhance their effectiveness. It can generate custom flashcards tailored to your specific subjects and topics. Simply provide a prompt, and Copilot will create the flashcards for you, making your study sessions more efficient.

Create mock exams

Practice makes perfect and that's the same for exam prep. Copilot can help you design mock exams based on your study materials. This enables you to test your knowledge, identify areas for improvement, and become familiar with the exam format.

Find research

When you need reliable sources for a paper or project, Copilot can be invaluable. It can search through scientific databases to find reputable sources quickly. By asking Copilot to look for recent peer-reviewed journals, you can save time and effort, ensuring you have high-quality references.

Manage your time

Staying on track during long study sessions can be challenging. Copilot can help you organise your study schedule and keep you focused. It can remind you to take breaks, help in breaking down larger projects into manageable tasks, and even limit digital distractions.

How to access Copilot

Head to Microsoft Copilot and sign into your work account with your University email address and password.

Before using Microsoft Copilot as a learning companion, it is important that you familiarise yourself with the University’s student and PGR guidance on using GenAI tools ethically for work. This guidance provides you with the risks and limitations of using Generative AI tools in your academic study.