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VICTVS Core Values: Integrity

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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

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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

VICTVS Global Network Member Spotlight: Chiara Polledri

16 June 2025

In this edition of our VGN Member Spotlight, we speak with Chiara Polledri, an experienced invigilator who has been part of the VICTVS team…

Katherine Barnett

Delivering Assessments Across Borders: Lessons in Culture, Access and Inclusion

23 May 2025

Back in April, I attended the AO Forum on behalf of VICTVS, where I had the opportunity to hear from a range of expert…

Katherine Barnett

The Hidden Cost of Inefficiency in Exams

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14 May 2025

The demand for secure and efficient in-centre exams is growing, as are the evolving needs of both awarding bodies and candidates. Awarding bodies must…

Katherine Barnett

VICTVS Global Network Member Spotlight: Mehnaz Bibi

25 April 2025

We are shining a light on some of the amazing people who work in our VICTVS Global Network. With over 5,000 members worldwide, our…

Katherine Barnett

When a Reasonable Adjustment Becomes Unreasonable

18 April 2025

In recent years, almost all awarding organisations and qualifying bodies have reported increasing volumes of requests for RAs in their exam programmes. But are they all ‘reasonable’?