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We regularly attend education conferences around the world, often presenting our latest research.

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  • 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.

  • Training

    30 June 2026

    Formative assessment training for schools in the Middle East

    New live online two-day course for teachers and school leaders, focused on using formative assessment to improve teaching, feedback and learner progress.

  • 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
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    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
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    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’.

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