News and research

• 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.