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The Centre for Research in Assessment and Digital Learning (CRADLE) undertakes groundbreaking research on assessment and digital learning. This research influences teaching and learning within Deakin University and across the higher education sector.
Why do universities keep using grades? @juusonieminen.bsky.social asks if it's time to move beyond grades. Join us on Wed 15 April 2026 at 2pm to hear a way to reassemble the work grades traditionally do.
Read more and register: blogs.deakin.edu.au/cradle/is-it...
Did you miss our first seminar of 2026? No problem, watch the recording now on our YouTube channel: youtu.be/GTN6_HqSIfo All our previous seminars are there too, catch up now!
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A provocation: that's how CRADLE PhD student Siham AbuKhalaf found the Manifesto for feedback was positioned by the creators during our first seminar of 2026.
Read more of Siham's reflections: blogs.deakin.edu.au/cradle/a-pro...
What is the future of feedback in the age of Artificial Intelligence? Join our panel, facilitated by Prof Margaret Bearman, to discuss the manifesto for of feedback in the age of #GenAI and kick off our Seminar Series for 2026!
Read more and register: blogs.deakin.edu.au/cradle/what-...
Unknowable futures: Preparing graduates for an AI-evolving world (of work). Wednesday 18 March at 2pm. Deakin Downtown or online.
How do we prepare graduates for an AI-evolving world? Find out as we propose six curriculum-wide recommendations. Join us at Deakin Downtown or online on Wed 18 March at 2pm (AEDT).
Read more & register: blogs.deakin.edu.au/cradle/unkno...
Collaborate with us! Applications for the CRADLE Visiting Scholars Scheme 2026 are now open. The scheme offers support for researchers in Australia or NZ with aligned expertise to visit CRADLE for in-person collaborative work. Apply by 16 Mar 2026.
Read more: blogs.deakin.edu.au/cradle/colla...
What is the future of feedback in the age of Artificial Intelligence? Join our panel, facilitated by Prof Margaret Bearman, to discuss the manifesto for of feedback in the age of #GenAI and kick off our Seminar Series for 2026!
Read more and register: blogs.deakin.edu.au/cradle/what-...
Number 1 again! CRADLE Co-Director David Boud has been named the top Australian researcher in Higher Education by The Australian's Research Magazine 2026. For the 7th year in a row! Congratulations David.
Read more: blogs.deakin.edu.au/cradle/sensa...
Picture my research: From research to illustration. CRADLE PhD student Ameena Payne recently gave a short presentation on her research, with artist Sarah Firth turning it into a graphic illustration as she spoke!
See the result: blogs.deakin.edu.au/cradle/from-...
Congratulations Jess! Dr Jess Lees has completed her PhD journey with CRADLE. Jess explored how digital tech features in teaching of physical examination for health professional students. Jess describes her PhD journey as a transformative experience.
Read more: blogs.deakin.edu.au/cradle/congr...
The reality of uncertainty: Dr Nicole Crawford shares her reflections and key takeaways from our last seminar of 2025, where Prof Margaret Bearman discussed the role that feedback cultures play in improving #feedback.
Read Nicole's thoughts here: blogs.deakin.edu.au/cradle/the-r...
Our work suggests that the biggest influence on how #feedback is done is not nation or institution – but your work practices. Check our research-based strategies for a guide on how to navigate feedback cultures in your workplace.
Read more and get the guides: blogs.deakin.edu.au/cradle/how-t...
2025 is CRADLE's 10th Anniversary! We recently held a seminar with the whole team to celebrate, and we discussed the road behind and the journey ahead. Two of our PhD students reflect on the seminar and how we moved from research to real change.
Read more: blogs.deakin.edu.au/cradle/how-t...
Are we zombies? Maybe #GenAI makes us feel that way suggests CRADLE PhD visitor Lhea Reinhold. She discovered that validity is the word for assessment practitioners at the final webinar of our New Directions in AI Research and Practice series. Read Lhea's review:
blogs.deakin.edu.au/cradle/are-w...
We have a manifesto for #feedback in the age of #GenAI. 17 researchers got together in Copenhagen and wrote a manifesto that is a call to action as we face urgent and complex decisions about how to engage with #GenAI in education.
Get the manifesto: blogs.deakin.edu.au/cradle/manif...
Thank you to all those who joined us to celebrate our 10th anniversary on 15 October. It was wonderful to celebrate with you all!
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We are delighted to welcome two new PhD Scholarship students to the CRADLE family. Siham and Rachel are studying how #genAI affects authentic assessment and evaluative judgement respectively. Read more about what they are researching...and why:
blogs.deakin.edu.au/cradle/meet-...
How do we respond to the challenge of #genAI and #assessment design? Do we need to change anything? How can we ensure any change suits everyone? CRADLE PhD student Mert Pekel reflects on our symposium panel that discussed these very questions.
Read Mert's review: blogs.deakin.edu.au/cradle/do-we...
More than the individual: just how do we enhance #feedback in less than ideal circumstances? Find out with Prof Margaret Bearman on Tues 11 Nov at 2pm for our last seminar of 2025!
Read more and register: blogs.deakin.edu.au/cradle/join-...
Professor Erik De Corte, Professor Lucia Mason (EARLI President) and Dr Juuso Nieminen
Congratulations to @juusonieminen.bsky.social on being awarded the prestigious Erik De Corte award at #EARLI2025! The award recognises an early career researcher who demonstrates exceptional promise in the field of Learning and Instruction. Well done Juuso!
blogs.deakin.edu.au/cradle/juuso...
How do we make assessment tasks secure in a time of #GenAI? Find out with our expert panel of #assessment and academic integrity scholars and practitioners. Join us on Thurs 23 Oct at 2pm.
Read more and register: blogs.deakin.edu.au/cradle/how-d...
CRADLE PhD student Kaiyu Huang found the first webinar in our new series on #genAI in #HigherEd helpful to consider the student perspective on AI. Read her reflections:
blogs.deakin.edu.au/cradle/the-d...
Missed the webinar? Watch it now: youtu.be/obMKKYLvML0
Missed this? Catch up on our YouTube channel right now: youtu.be/obMKKYLvML0
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Wow, where did the time go? We celebrate 10 years of CRADLE in 2025 - and you're invited! Join the team on Wed 15 October at 2pm to reflect on the last 10 years, and see what lies ahead. Cake available for those who join us at Deakin Downtown!
Register now: blogs.deakin.edu.au/cradle/youre...
Join us today for the first webinar in our new 3-part series: New Directions in AI Research & Practice. Hear student perspectives on #GenAI in #HigherEd. Join our expert panel online at 1pm! Register now: student-perspectives-on-ai-in-higher-ed.eventbrite.com.au
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Panel confimed: Join Dr Imali Dias, Dr Maria Rae, and @drjot.bsky.social along with 2 student panellists. Yes, students will get a say at this interactive panel. Join us on Tue 9 Sept at 2pm: blogs.deakin.edu.au/cradle/join-...
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Can inclusive assessment and security coexist? This interactive panel will draw on educators and the experience of students to consider how assessment to assure learning can also accommodate student diversity. Join us on Tue 9 Sept at 2pm. Read more and register:
blogs.deakin.edu.au/cradle/join-...
#GenAI is changing the way students engage with feedback. How do we respond to this? Our latest CRADLE suggests... guide has some research-based insights and practical suggestions on what actions might help academics.
Read more and get the guide: blogs.deakin.edu.au/cradle/cradl...
Can inclusive assessment and security coexist? This interactive panel will draw on educators and the experience of students to consider how assessment to assure learning can also accommodate student diversity. Join us on Tue 9 Sept at 2pm. Read more and register:
blogs.deakin.edu.au/cradle/join-...
Don't forget: Apply now for a CRADLE PhD scholarship! International students must apply by 24 Aug 2025. Domestic students must apply by 24 October 2025. Read more:
blogs.deakin.edu.au/cradle/dont-...