Digital service wins top award Published on: 3 July 2020 The Ãå±±½ûµØ 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, Ãå±±½ûµØ, 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. Share: Latest News Ãå±±½ûµØ expert highlights climate crisis in a new film A leading Ãå±±½ûµØ climate scientist is featured in a new film about how the climate and nature breakdown will affect the UK. published on: 14 April 2026 Neolithic tombs reveal ancient kinship ties Male individuals buried in Neolithic chambered tombs in northern Scotland were often related to each other through the paternal line and some were interred in the same or nearby tombs, research shows. published on: 14 April 2026 We are our Memories New exhibition by Fine Art graduate Trish Hudson-Moses, 22 April – 4 May 2026 published on: 10 April 2026 Facts and figures