Staff Guide: Frequently asking questions about the University’s decision to leave Turnitin for AY 2026/27
Frequently asked questions
I have an assignment open right now, do my students and markers need to do anything immediately?
No, any assignment that is currently open, or would close before the start of Semester 1 (Monday 14 September 2026), can continue to use Turnitin.
I’m preparing my assignments for my module for the next academic year. Should I pause or make them?
You should pause making assignments for the next academic year (2026/27) in Turnitin LTI, Turnitin Direct or Blackboard Assignments with Turnitin Similarity Scoring.
You can create Blackboard Assignments or Blackboard Tests in your course. You can now enable the Originality checker SafeAsign.
Assignments in other systems, such as eAssignments, can be created as usual as the removal of Turnitin will not stop the assignment being uploaded, marked or sent to Banner, unlike the systems listed above.
I only know how to use Turnitin for assignments, is there any support for setting up my assignments in a different way?
You can use the Blackboard Assignment tool with now has SafeAssign.
See the guide to create a Blackboard Assignment with optional SafeAssign.
I’m concerned about Academic Responsibility and Conduct in light of this change, is there support available?
We are working on sourcing a suitable replacement as a matter of priority. We will consult with key stakeholders to include academic leadership and the University’s Academic Responsibility and Conduct Network through this process and further information will be shared when available.
I’m using Gradescope instead of Turnitin. Is that product impacted?
Gradescope is unaffected as this has its own terms under the Master Agreement the university have with Turnitin for this product. The use of Gradescope may continue for the current contracted term to 31.7.2027. [Updated 27/8/26]
Is Turnitin Authorship also impacted?
Yes, use of Turnitin authorship is also affected.