Studiosity, the global leader in ethical academic support for higher education, today announced it has been named to Fast Company’s 2025 World Changing Ideas Awards. The company is recognised for its university-grade ‘AI for Learning’ platform, which is designed to enhance student critical thinking and writing skills, ensuring human capabilities are protected in an age of artificial intelligence.

The annual awards honour the people and companies pursuing innovation for good. A panel of Fast Company editors and writers selected this year’s 100 winners from a pool of more than 1,500 entries based on their impact, design, scalability, and ingenuity.

Studiosity’s platform was recognised for its unique ‘AI for Learning, not AI for Productivity’ model. At a time when generative AI tools can erode academic integrity, Studiosity partners exclusively with universities to provide students with 24/7 formative feedback that builds genuine skill. The platform is engineered to protect each student’s own voice and improve learning, rather than simply generating content. This approach is reinforced by a permanent ‘humans in the loop’ system, aligning with UNESCO's best-practice guidelines for AI in education.

"We are honoured to have our work recognised by Fast Company as a World-Changing Idea," said Mike Larsen, Chief Executive Officer of Studiosity. "This award validates our core mission to increase the life chances of every student in the world, based on rigorous academic research, and to consistently deliver support that builds the critical thinking skills essential to student thriving in the emerging age of AI.”

“It’s a testament to the hard work of our team and the vision of our 250+ university partners who are committed to protecting what makes us human and higher education valuable: our ability to think critically and communicate effectively."

The platform's impact is already being seen at scale. Serving 2.1 million students across 14 countries, Studiosity has a proven 4.4x return on investment for universities, measured as retained students (Nous Group, 2022). Partner institutions report significant improvements in student outcomes, including a 70% increase in critical thinking skills development at the University of Westminster and an 842% increase in participation at Plymouth Marjon University.

In 2024 alone, Studiosity welcomed 73 new university partners and expanded its global impact by funding research to improve access to ethical AI in six developing economies: Kenya, Ghana, the Philippines, Malaysia, Pakistan, and Nepal.

"Studiosity is making a profound, world-changing impact by ensuring students have the support they need to succeed, helping universities maintain academic quality, and protecting public trust in degrees," added Larsen.

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Results, and from the award nomination:

- Improved Student Success: The University of Roehampton, London, found that “Attainment and pass rates were significantly improved, regardless of a student’s starting position.”

- Dramatic Increases in Engagement: The platform drives significant participation, including a 100% increase at Australia's University of Newcastle and an 842% rise at Plymouth Marjon University.

- Effective Skill Development: The University of Adelaide confirms the platform “Effectively develops critical thinking skills,” with a University of Bedfordshire study finding the “AI feedback is equivalent to that of human feedback.”

- Greater Confidence and Equity: The University of Greenwich notes the service "levels the field" for diverse students, while Queensland University of Technology (QUT) reports that 84% of students felt more confident after using the service.

About Studiosity

Studiosity is the global leader in ethical 'AI for Learning' technology, partnering with over 200 higher education institutions to provide 24/7, personalised, and scalable academic support. Our platform is designed to improve student critical thinking, writing skills, and confidence, ensuring every student has the support they need to succeed while upholding the highest standards of academic integrity. studiosity.com

About the World Changing Ideas Awards

World Changing Ideas is one of Fast Company’s major annual awards programs and is focused on social good, seeking to elevate finished products and brave concepts that make the world better. A panel of judges from across sectors choose winners, finalists, and honorable mentions based on feasibility and the potential for impact.

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