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Est. 2025

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Cadmus secures backing to safeguard university learning in the age of AI

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Cadmus secures backing to safeguard university learning in the age of AI

Cadmus has secured backing from SEEK Investments and Glitch Capital. With this investment, we’ll continue to advance assessments that safeguard academic integrity, empower educators, and enable meaningful learning for students everywhere.

Cadmus

Sep 2025

Reimagining assessment in the age of generative AI—The strategic role of Cadmus

AI

Teaching & Learning

Reimagining assessment in the age of generative AI—The strategic role of Cadmus

Cadmus positions AI as a tool to enhance—rather than erode—intellectual growth. Building on its expertise in written assessment, the platform is expanding into new formats while developing AI-enabled workflows that uphold integrity, empower educators, and keep learning at the heart of assessment.

Brigitte Elliott, Co-CEO, Cadmus

Aug 2025

From AI prohibition to integration—or why universities must pick up the pace

AI

Leadership

Student Success

From AI prohibition to integration—or why universities must pick up the pace

Discover how Coventry University and Imperial College are leading the shift from prohibiting to integrating AI in teaching and assessment, preparing students for an AI-driven future.

Mary Curnock Cook CBS, Chair of the Emerge/Jisc HE Edtech Advisory Board, and Bess Brennan, Chief Marketing Officer, Cadmus

Jul 2025

Generative AI in education: Navigating risks, opportunities, and the future of learning

Exam Alternatives

Academic Integrity

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Student Success

Generative AI in education: Navigating risks, opportunities, and the future of learning

Cadmus was thrilled to attend the Universities Australia Conference to discuss Generative AI Frameworks and Solutions in Higher Education with sector leaders from top universities

Bess Brennan, Chief Marketing Officer, Cadmus

Feb 2025

AI for everyone—but not everything

AI

Leadership

Student Success

AI for everyone—but not everything

See how universities are crafting clear, co‑created generative AI policies—embracing AI as a legitimate learning tool while ensuring responsible use, academic integrity, and equity in higher education.

Mary Curnock Cook CBS, Chair of the Emerge/Jisc HE Edtech Advisory Board, and Bess Brennan, Chief Marketing Officer, Cadmus

Feb 2025

How can teachers support students through exams?

Teaching & Learning

How can teachers support students through exams?

The challenges of hybrid learning continue to be felt this upcoming exam period. Here are some tips for educators as they support students through new exam formats, platforms, and processes.

Cadmus

Jan 2025

How the University of Melbourne moved to digital in-place exams at scale

Exam Alternatives

Leadership

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How the University of Melbourne moved to digital in-place exams at scale

Using Cadmus, the University of Melbourne has scaled up secure, on-campus digital assessments running tens of thousands of sittings per term to enhance academic integrity, streamline marking workload, and support student success.

Bess Brennan, Chief Marketing Office, Cadmus

Oct 2024

Using AI to think with students, not for them

AI

Student Success

Leadership

Using AI to think with students, not for them

Amid growing AI adoption in higher education, forward-thinking institutions are reimagining assessment design to help students use AI as a tool for deeper thinking rather than a shortcut to answers.

Mary Curnock Cook CBS, Chair of the Emerge/Jisc HE Edtech Advisory Board, and Bess Brennan, Chief Marketing Officer, Cadmus

Jun 2024

The world’s leading universities invest in Cadmus to support student success in assessment with emergence of AI

The world’s leading universities invest in Cadmus to support student success in assessment with emergence of AI

Cadmus is pleased to announce the finalisation of our latest investment round of $2M, supported by leading higher education investors.

Bess Brennan, Chief Marketing Officer, Cadmus

Cadmus’s established AI detection capabilities combat ChatGPT

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Student Success

Academic Integrity

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Cadmus’s established AI detection capabilities combat ChatGPT

As the higher education sector implements solutions that mitigate students’ use of AI such as ChatGPT, Cadmus continues to support universities with long-established academic integrity capabilities.

Bess Brennan, Chief Marketing Officer, Cadmus

How Michael uses Cadmus for authentic connection with his students

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Student Success

How Michael uses Cadmus for authentic connection with his students

If you're looking to introduce your students to Cadmus, it's important to share the benefits of the platform with them as well. Take a look at what students had to say about working in Cadmus.

Bess Brennan, Chief Marketing Officer, Cadmus

Identifying and mitigating risks of AI in authentic assessment practices

Academic Integrity

Student Success

Leadership

Identifying and mitigating risks of AI in authentic assessment practices

Within Cadmus, educators have access to real-time analytics, monitoring the process of students’ development of an assessment rather than trying to catch AI-generated content upon submission.

Herk Kailis, CEO + Founder, Cadmus

How we use data at Cadmus

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How we use data at Cadmus

Being online opens new opportunities for teachers and students. Discover how Cadmus uses data to improve assessment design, enhance learning, and ensure transparency and trust across every assignment.

Cadmus

How do students benefit from using Cadmus?

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How do students benefit from using Cadmus?

If you're looking to introduce your students to Cadmus, it's important to share the benefits of the platform with them as well. Take a look at what students had to say about working in Cadmus.

Cadmus

3 tips for introducing students to Cadmus

Teaching & Learning

3 tips for introducing students to Cadmus

We've put together a few ideas for ensuring your students have a successful experience using Cadmus in their upcoming exam alternatives and major assessments.

Cadmus

A student’s perspective: immersion & engagement in online learning

Student Success

A student’s perspective: immersion & engagement in online learning

Student success depends largely on engagement and motivation. Here’s a student’s take on how even simple techniques can bridge the teacher-student gap and improve immersion in online learning.

Cadmus

4 ways Cadmus can save time and stress for large student cohorts

Student Success

4 ways Cadmus can save time and stress for large student cohorts

We recap the highlights from using Cadmus at Charles Sturt University, shared by three academics at the annual CSU EdX teaching and learning conference.

Jess Ashman, Head of Learning, Cadmus

Unpacking rubrics: a guide to best practice and common types

Teaching & Learning

Unpacking rubrics: a guide to best practice and common types

Rubrics are critical for setting task expectations and providing rich feedback to students. Follow these tips for creating thoughtful and effective rubrics.

Jess Ashman, Head of Learning, Cadmus

Jan 2022

Looking to the future: technology’s role in higher education challenges

Leadership

Looking to the future: technology’s role in higher education challenges

As the university sector emerges from the pandemic with new tools for teaching and learning, our latest survey reveals the key challenges faced as we head back on campus.

Cadmus

Jan 2022

The importance of support and teacher training in the rise of EdTech

Leadership

The importance of support and teacher training in the rise of EdTech

Successful EdTech implementations need thoughtful training to guide teachers towards success. Here are a few ways universities and providers can work together to deliver holistic support.

Cadmus

Jan 2022

Our top tips for students working in Cadmus

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Our top tips for students working in Cadmus

Help your students get familiar with some of our best features so they can get the most out of their time working in Cadmus.

Cadmus

Aug 2021

Using Cadmus to support students affected by COVID-19

Assessment Design

Using Cadmus to support students affected by COVID-19

We're sharing some practical ideas and examples for using Cadmus to support students through this online teaching periods.

Cadmus

Apr 2020

Scaffolding strategies to guide student learning

Teaching & Learning

Scaffolding strategies to guide student learning

Cadmus

Oct 2019

Academic integrity with Cadmus

Teaching & Learning

Academic integrity with Cadmus

Cadmus

Aug 2018

Cadmus templates explained

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Cadmus templates explained

Our templates are designed to help you create best practice assignment instructions. Learn how you can use them to get the most out of your assessments.

Cadmus

Oct 2019

Support at Cadmus

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Support at Cadmus

Our Support Team help our users get the most out of using Cadmus. Learn more about how they work and their commitment to continuously improving experiences.

Cadmus

Sep 2021

4 benefits of using Cadmus for more than exam alternatives

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Exam Alternatives

4 benefits of using Cadmus for more than exam alternatives

Make the most of every assessment in your subject. See how valuable Cadmus can be for in-semester tasks — not just exams.

Cadmus

Jan 2022

Can your technology choices create better online learning spaces?

Leadership

Can your technology choices create better online learning spaces?

Most of the learning technologies adopted during the pandemic focus on workflows, not pedagogical improvement. We look at the impact that different types of tools have on university learning.

Brigitte Elliott, Co-CEO, Cadmus

Dec 2021

Choosing the right assessment platform

Product

Choosing the right assessment platform

What is an online assessment platform? Which is best for your university? We take a look at assessment platforms and how effectively (or ineffectively) they address your assessment needs.

Cadmus

May 2021

Designing assessment templates with Jess Ashman

Assessment Design

Designing assessment templates with Jess Ashman

Learn more about how we create assessment templates for academics. Our Learning Support Manager, Jess, talks us through the process and benefits to teachers and students.

Jess Ashman, Head of Learning (AU), Cadmus

Nov 2021

What is assessment for learning?

Teaching & Learning

What is assessment for learning?

We go back to basics, breaking down the principles behind assessment for learning and how universities can embed better practices at scale.

Cadmus

Student perspectives on online learning

Student Success

Student perspectives on online learning

We've taken a deeper look at how students are feeling about online learning, pulling together student feedback across the sector with trends we've seen in Cadmus.

Cadmus

5 features your assessment platform needs to support learning

5 features your assessment platform needs to support learning

Assessment platforms need to provide more than just workflow benefits. We break down the functionality you need to help your students learn and succeed.

Lessons on privacy, proctoring, and online exams

Leadership

Lessons on privacy, proctoring, and online exams

Despite what these tools may claim, remote invigilation isn’t the only answer to upholding academic integrity online. We share insights from our journey developing a proctor-free assessment platform.

Cadmus

Cadmus joins AWS EdStart

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Cadmus joins AWS EdStart

We're excited to announce that Cadmus is a member of the AWS EdStart Accelerator Program, providing us with technical and business support from Amazon.

Cadmus

New: time-limited assessment

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New: time-limited assessment

We're excited to be launching new time limits and extensions functionality in Cadmus — making the online exams experience a whole lot smoother.

Cadmus

Introducing Cadmus Insights

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Introducing Cadmus Insights

Access up-to-date learning analytics from the all new Insights page in Cadmus. Understand student engagement right throughout your assessment.

Cadmus

Prioritising online teaching into China

Teaching & Learning

Prioritising online teaching into China

If you’re an administrator, learning designer, or teacher, you’ll be feeling the pressure of developing online teaching methods to support your students in China. Here are some ways Cadmus can help.

Cadmus

Say hello to the new teacher environment

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Say hello to the new teacher environment

We've made improvements to the way you create and manage your assessments. Check out what's new in the Teacher Environment.

Cadmus

Academic skills with international students

Teaching & Learning

Academic skills with international students

How are you developing students' academic skills? We've got some practical tips and ideas for supporting students from diverse backgrounds.

Thinking about using Cadmus?

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Thinking about using Cadmus?

Don't take our word for it — see what other teachers have to say about using Cadmus in their subjects. They share some tips and advice for fellow teachers.

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