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Published studies and real implementations exploring how AI changes learning, teaching and the decisions educators make.
No.
Institution & field
Study
Central question
01
University of Cape Town
Mathematics learning
Conference research · UCT open access
Exploring Mindjoy’s Potential as a Socratic AI Generative Tutor in Mathematics Learning
Compares structured and problem-based mathematics activities to understand when Socratic AI prompts richer questioning and more productive mathematical dialogue—not merely better scores or satisfaction.
Central question
Socratic dialogue across two mathematics learning designs
02
North-West University
Engineering mathematics
Peer-reviewed paper · IRSPBL journal
AI-Supported Tutoring and Cognitive Learning Styles in an Engineering Mathematics Refresher Course
Combines a live engineering mathematics intervention, Mindjoy interaction data and cognitive learner profiles to explore how different students use AI and how tutoring could become more personalised.
Central question
AI engagement viewed through different cognitive profiles
03
North-West University
STEM education
Peer-reviewed paper · IRSPBL journal
Deploying Multidisciplinary AI-Personas to Enhance Critical Thinking and Communication Skills in STEM Education
Uses multidisciplinary AI personas to simulate stakeholders. Students question perspectives, reconcile competing viewpoints and justify decisions—testing AI’s role in professional reasoning and communication.
Central question
Multiple perspectives for critical thinking and communication
04
North-West University
Postgraduate academic writing
Conference paper · IEEE EDUCON 2025
An Exploratory Study of Large Language Model-Based Writing Support for Postgraduate Engineering Students at a South African University
Tackles a central higher-education challenge: using generative AI to strengthen academic writing without turning it into a ghostwriter, in the context of research proposals and technical communication.
Central question
Writing support that builds independence rather than dependence
05
Moon Hall School
SEND learners
Practitioner presentation · TechAbility conference
An AI chatbot approach for learners with SEND — David Curran
Practitioner work that surfaces the design and governance questions which matter most with SEND learners, treating accessibility, safeguarding, co-design and cognitive load as core implementation issues.
Central question
Practical evidence on responsible deployment
06
B20 South Africa
Policy and digital transformation
Policy and industry report · B20 digital transformation
Mindjoy as an AI-in-education case study
Unlike a vendor-authored customer story, this appears in an external B20 South Africa digital-transformation report, placing Mindjoy inside a wider policy conversation on AI, education and skills development.
Central question
Third-party validation in a policy and industry report
Mindjoy research partnerships · Higher education register, updated September 2026.
mindjoy.com/research-partnership
Questions worth answering
Topics we’re keen to research with you.
Start with one of these questions, combine a few, or bring a completely different challenge from your institution.
01
AI tutoring and learning gains
Which tutor designs measurably improve mastery, retention and student confidence?
02
Feedback and assessment
How can AI improve the quality and speed of feedback while protecting academic integrity?
03
Critical thinking and student agency
Which AI interactions deepen reasoning, reflection and independent learning?
04
Educator capacity
Where can AI reduce teaching workload while keeping faculty expertise at the centre?
05
Access and inclusion
How can AI support multilingual learning and students with different needs and starting points?
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Learning across contexts
What works best inside lectures, outside class and across blended-learning environments?
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Responsible adoption
Which governance, consent and implementation practices build trust and improve adoption?
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Other
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