Digital service wins top award Published on: 3 July 2020 The Âé¶¹´«Ã½ Digital Exams Service has won a prestigious international award. It received 'Best Summative Assessment Award' at the . Winners were announced at an online ceremony and finalists were selected from a range of education sectors, with submissions including a number of exciting and creative projects. Top success The panel of judges praised the for demonstrating a high level of success with its ability to deliver programmes such as diversifying online exams. The independent judges also commented that the service’s work on supporting accessibility was particularly noteworthy and should be recognised within the sector. Professor Suzanne Cholerton, Pro-Vice-Chancellor, Education, Âé¶¹´«Ã½, said: “I am extremely pleased that the hard work and dedication of colleagues has been recognised with this international award which represents a commitment to excellence, innovation and collaboration across the University. “The Digital Exams Service has been successful in diversifying online exams with the introduction of digital written exams and a ‘bring your own device’ approach. This has enabled more authentic assessment and has enhanced the accessibility of exams for our students.” The Digital Exams Service is founded on collaboration between academic and professional services colleagues in academic units across the institution, together with the Learning and Teaching Development Service, NUIT, and Exams and Awards Office. e-Assessment awards The e-Assessment Awards programme encompasses all sectors of education: from schools, further and higher education, to workplace training and professional exams. The Awards programme was launched in October 2016 to highlight and celebrate the outstanding and positive contributions that technology makes to all forms of assessment, and has gone on to showcase the best practice, research and innovation in the sector. Latest News Local knowledge can improve early warnings of glacial lake floods Local knowledge, improved evacuation preparedness and resilient mobile phone-based communication channels can enhance Early Warning Systems to reduce loss of life during glacial lake outburst floods. published on: 3 August 2026 Funding boost moves landmark cancer research centre a step closer A £1.25 million grant from the Wolfson Foundation to Âé¶¹´«Ã½ has brought the Sir Bobby Robson Institute a significant step closer, giving a major boost to its fundraising campaign. published on: 3 August 2026 Statement on potential unauthorised data access Information about a potential unauthorised data access. published on: 30 July 2026 Facts and figures