News and research

• BLOG

  

  PISA 2025: Insights for Education Systems

  International assessments can reveal how well education systems are preparing young people for the future, but turning evidence into meaningful improvement is far from simple.

• News

  

  25 August 2026

  UNICEF partnership: Delivering a vision for quality education in Uzbekistan

  In partnership with AQA Global and UNICEF, Uzbekistan is building an education system where quality is clearly defined, consistently applied, and continuously strengthened to ensure that every learner, regardless of background or location, benefits from a high standard of education.

• BLOG

  

  10 July 2026

  The NEET Challenge: What it means for Awarding Organisations

  Nearly one million young people aged 16–24 are now NEET (Not in Education, Employment or Training), highlighting a growing challenge. Discover how awarding organisations can respond and help create more inclusive, effective pathways for young people.

• BLOG

  

  10 July 2026

  Strengthening Capability and Compliance: Why CPD Matters More Than Ever

  Education and assessment organisations are facing growing complexity. Discover how targeted CPD can support compliance, strengthen organisational capability, and equip teams with the skills needed to meet evolving sector demands confidently.

• Blog

  

  18 June 2026

  Three hurdles to making curriculum reforms stick: Ways to address common challenges

  In this article, Anna Greene, Director of Global Assessment Products and Services, shares three common reasons why national curriculum reforms lose momentum, and what education leaders can do to give reform a better chance of lasting impact.

• Blog

  

  10 June 2026

  Making sense of scores: A guide to CTT and IRT

  Statisticians Katherine Shaw and Rhiannan Davies explain Classical Test Theory and Item Response Theory, the two key psychometric theories which underpin millions of assessments around the world.

• Research Report

  

  11 May 2026

  Global Insights: Evaluating AI‑Authored Assessments for Exams

  For national, high-stakes exams, we need confidence that assessments are fair and reliable. Our latest study explores a critical question: How well do AI-authored exam questions perform compared to those written by experienced human assessors?

• Report

  

  3 February 2026

  Global Insights: Vocational education and training report

  How are different countries responding to the shifting needs of modern workplaces? This report explores how nations are closing the skills gap to build adaptable workforces and stronger economies.

• Blog

  

  19 January 2026

  Universal design for digital exams: Safeguarding equity and fairness

  Our research team are looking at ways to make high-stakes digital assessment fair for every student. Here they share best practice guidelines for accessible design to ensure that digital exams are equitable, valid, and trusted.

• News

  

  18 December 2025

  Inside the Tent: What mattered most to Awarding Bodies at the FAB Conference 2025 based on our survey

  At the 2025 Federation of Awarding Bodies conference, we surveyed representatives from awarding organisations about their most pressing regulatory and technical challenges. This article reveals key sector concerns amid ongoing reform.

• Blog

  

  26 November 2025

  Reforming apprenticeships in England: What the changes mean for assessment organisations

  This article explores the implications of the latest apprenticeship reforms, why they are being introduced and how AQA Global can help you respond with confidence.

• News

  

  11 November 2025

  Scaling up access: AlphaPlus joins GDC initiative to expand dental exams

  A major new initiative to expand the UK’s Overseas Registration Examination will more than double the number of exam places available to overseas candidates, helping to reduce the backlog and bring more qualified dentists into the UK workforce.

• Blog

  

  24 September 2025

  Moving to Digital Assessment

  In this blog Simon Trevers, Head of Strategy and Propositions at Inspera, gives practical advice from his 15 years of experience, sharing the most important technical and operational factors for achieving your digital transformation goals.

• News

  

  9 September 2025

  Major research investment: AI assisted exam marking

  AQA, in collaboration with King’s College London, is leading a major research initiative to develop a new AI-enabled system to support the marking and grading of high-stakes school examinations.

• Research Blog

  

  6 August 2025

  21st Century Skills: Equipping students of today for the world of tomorrow

  AQA’s Assessment Research and Innovation team has reviewed the latest thinking to identify an actionable 21st Century Skills framework, suitable for developing adaptable, creative, collaborative thinkers, ready for the workplace of tomorrow.

• Video series

  

  17 June 2025

  On-screen exams: Advice from the experts

  In this four-part video series, our panel of experts draws on years of experience and the latest real-world insights, sharing the critical considerations for moving national exams to digital platforms.

• Research report

  

  2 June 2025

  On-screen exams: How digital assessment can improve educational outcomes

  See how on-screen exams can be used not just for evaluation, but as a powerful tool for improving your whole education system. This report explores how they support faster feedback, improved accessibility, and preparation for the digital workplace.

• News

  

  1 October 2024

  UKSP Membership: How we are helping develop workforces around the world

  We are proud to be recognised as an official Associate Member of the UK Skills Partnership (UKSP). Discover how we are working around the world to ensure learners get the right skills and qualifications to drive economic growth.

• News

  

  22 May 2024

  We’re a Gold Partner of EWF 2024

  We’re proud to be a Gold Partner of the 2024 Education World Forum. 19-22 May 2024. London, UK.

• Blog

  

  13 February 2024

  Adaptive assessment and AI for resits

  Can adaptive assessment and AI technology help students and teachers involved in resits?

• Blog

  

  16 November 2023

  Can digital exams make assessment more inclusive?

  Dr Katy Finch discusses the opportunities that digitising assessment offers those with special educational needs.

• Research

  

  14 November 2023

  AI in high stakes assessment

  Overview of our research insights on Artificial intelligence (AI) technology in assessment.

• Research

  

  14 November 2023

  On-screen assessment: what are the challenges and opportunities?

  Overview of our research on digital exams. Including views from students and teachers to help shape the future of on-screen assessment.

• Research

  

  14 November 2023

  Preparing students for an ever-changing workplace and economy

  Overview of our research into the skills needed in today’s workforce, with a focus on how they are taught and assessed.

• Research

  

  1 October 2023

  The case for digital exams in England

  The potential benefits of and attitudes to digital exams.

• News

  

  10 May 2023

  We’re a Platinum Partner of EWF

  We’re proud to be a Platinum Partner of the 2023 Education World Forum.

• Blog

  

  6 February 2023

  AI and exam marking: trust and accountability

  Some of the barriers to using artificial intelligence (AI) systems for marking high-stakes assessment.

• Blog

  

  11 August 2022

  Assessing skills for the 21st century

  How qualifications can assess the skills students need for the workplace today and in the future.

• Blog

  

  1 March 2022

  Moving towards on-screen assessment

  Our researchers share student and teacher experiences of piloting an on-screen GCSE English assessment.

• Blog

  

  9 March 2026

  Navigating compliance in Awarding Organisations: From corner-cutter to rising star

  This explores how different approaches to compliance matters can shape not only operational effectiveness but also reputational strength, considering what it takes to move from minimal engagement to becoming a compliance ‘star’.