Compassionate assessment methods in higher education, including pass/fail grading and trauma-informed assessment policy, can be transformative in supporting student wellbeing, engagement and learning. However, implementing these changes can be challenging without a collaborative platform for sharing knowledge and good practice.

This project will establish a Compassionate Assessment Network to facilitate sharing research, resources and experiences that promote a culture of compassion and social justice in assessment.

How can assessment be compassionate, as well as meet quality requirements? Considering policy through to practice, the new Network will provide long term support for the development of assessment that is empathetic, while also addressing challenges such as awarding differentials, the use of artificial intelligence and the implications on academic integrity – all from the perspective of compassion.