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Using Artificial Intelligence to Reshape Higher Education Such That It Is in Line with Sustainability: A Systematic Review of Pedagogical and Curricular Innovations

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  • Rongkui Su

    (College of Ecology and Environment, Central South University of Forestry and Technology, Changsha 410004, China
    National Key Laboratory of Woody Oil Resources Utilization, Changsha 410004, China)

  • Caiqi Liu

    (College of Ecology and Environment, Central South University of Forestry and Technology, Changsha 410004, China)

  • Xiancheng Ma

    (College of Ecology and Environment, Central South University of Forestry and Technology, Changsha 410004, China)

  • Runhua Chen

    (College of Ecology and Environment, Central South University of Forestry and Technology, Changsha 410004, China)

  • Yiting Luo

    (College of Ecology and Environment, Central South University of Forestry and Technology, Changsha 410004, China
    Business School, Hunan First Normal University, Changsha 410114, China)

  • Yonghua Chen

    (College of Ecology and Environment, Central South University of Forestry and Technology, Changsha 410004, China)

Abstract

With the rapid advancement of artificial intelligence (AI), higher education is undergoing a significant transformation. AI offers unprecedented opportunities to enhance this field’s sustainability through pedagogical and curricular innovations, but there are significant challenges. Traditional teaching models often struggle to meet students’ personalized and diverse learning needs. In contrast, AI technologies offer new potential for enhancing education through intelligent data analytics, personalized recommendations, and automated management. Based on research sourced from the Web of Science Core Collection, we employed CiteSpace for visual analysis to map the current research landscape and emerging trends regarding AI in higher education. This review synthesizes these developments to provide a framework for stakeholders, contributing to the discourse on building a sustainable and intelligent higher education ecosystem that balances innovation and ethical governance.

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  • Rongkui Su & Caiqi Liu & Xiancheng Ma & Runhua Chen & Yiting Luo & Yonghua Chen, 2026. "Using Artificial Intelligence to Reshape Higher Education Such That It Is in Line with Sustainability: A Systematic Review of Pedagogical and Curricular Innovations," Sustainability, MDPI, vol. 18(5), pages 1-15, February.
    • Handle: RePEc:gam:jsusta:v:18:y:2026:i:5:p:2360-:d:1874826
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