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Why Your Remote Exams Aren’t Being Invigilated Securely

25 September 2025

Remote exams surged during the COVID-19 pandemic and have remained a fixture in many educational institutions thanks to their flexibility and convenience. But this…

Katherine Barnett

Guest Post by VGN Member, Sandra Pragana: 99 Problems but a Whisper Isn’t One

11 September 2025

This guest post comes from VICTVS Global Network member, Sandra Pragana. A valued part of the VGN for nearly four years, Sandra regularly shares…

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Hidden in Plain Sight: How Wearable Technology is Putting Exam Security at Risk

A male student sits in an exam hall, wearing subtle smart glasses and a smart watch. He is glancing down at his watch discreetly whilst taking an exam.

1 September 2025

With students across the globe increasingly turning to AI tools like ChatGPT when taking online exams, many establishments are reverting to analog methods of…

Katherine Barnett

VICTVS Conference 2025: Collaborating on the Future of Assessment

A panel discussion featuring esteemed guests at the first ever VICTVS conference. Four people sit on stools, all smiling.

12 August 2025

August kicked off with a milestone moment for us as we held our first ever VICTVS Conference – an event that brought together experts…

Katherine Barnett

VICTVS Global Network Member Spotlight: Joy Day

A black map of the world on a dark grey background, with pink dots on a selection of countries showing where members of our VGN network live.

24 July 2025

This is the series where we shine a light on some of the amazing people who work in our VICTVS Global Network. With over…

Katherine Barnett

VICTVS Core Values: Integrity

A graphic image in beige and black of a coat of arms with 'integrity' written across the front in a banner. Scales are illustrated underneath the banner and a wreath of leaves around it.

8 July 2025

At VICTVS, we have four core values which underpin all the work we do and the way we operate: Honesty, Integrity, Professionalism and Courage. …

Katherine Barnett

Reassessing Test Centre Security: A Balanced Perspective

Three students sit at their desks taking an exam, facing the camera and looking at their computer screens. A window is to the left of the screen with sunlight streaming into the room - the two women and one man taking the test look very focused.

30 June 2025

In her article, “Why Can’t Test Centers Catch Cheating Effectively?” Sophie Wodzak of the Duolingo English Test critiques traditional test centres, highlighting their vulnerabilities…

Katherine Barnett

The VICTVS Podcast: Episode 10 – Contract Cheating: Inside the Business of Academic Fraud

30 June 2025

A recent Guardian investigation uncovered nearly 7,000 confirmed cases of AI-assisted cheating at UK universities in 2023–24. But these figures only reflect proven cases,…

Katherine Barnett