Category: Assessment

From overwhelm to engagement: Using creativity and AI in dense subjects 

What happens when overwhelmed anatomy students are asked to make fun videos and use AI for inspiration?

/ 30 August, 2024

No more ‘fit to sit” for exams: here’s the new conditions for students

A revamped Special Consideration Policy clarifies that only under exceptional circumstances will students be eligible to re-sit an exam.

/ 3 June, 2024

Digital media assessments within the Faculty of Arts 

The Faculty of Arts pioneers digital humanities education through a strong cooperation with Adobe, increasing students' learning experiences while also encouraging novel approaches to storytelling and public engagement. 

Banner image: Kevin Trotman, Flickr, "Where the Rubber Meets the Road", CC BY-NC-ND 2.0

Authentic Assessment

Tasks representative of the complexity encountered in the discipline and professional practice.

/ 4 March, 2024

Equipping staff with AI automation skills to streamline marking and feedback

A project in the Department of Actuarial Studies and Business Analytics brings the benefits of AI automated assessment and feedback to the teaching staff who need it most – sessional staff! (But you might like to try it too)

/ 26 February, 2024

I let students use AI for their essays. Here’s what I learnt.

Whether we're enthusiastic or sceptical about AI, we still need to teach students how to navigate the AI landscape.

/ 5 February, 2024

Easy tips to support students referencing in 2024

Provide students with consistent advice about referencing with these practical guides.

/ 1 February, 2024
Abstract representation of the concept of programmatic assessment

Programmatic Assessment

A programme of assessment to create a wholistic picture of each student's capabilities throughout their entire learning journey.

/ 8 December, 2023

Taking the stress out of referencing

Referencing is known to cause anxiety in students - From 2024 the University is adopting a new approach to reduce complexity and confusion.

/ 17 November, 2023