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Cambridge University Press & Assessment @cambridge.org · 4h ago

AI-generated stories were rated as more absorbing and of higher quality than human-written ones in a new Cambridge-published study. Speaking to @theguardian.com, Dr Deena Skolnick Weisberg reflects on what the findings mean for human creativity. 🔗 https://cambrid.ge/4q0odXN

A smartphone displays a Guardian article titled “AI-generated stories rated better quality than human-written ones, study finds.” The article asks, “Can people tell the difference between AI- and human-written stories?” Text at the top asks, “Can people tell the difference between AI- and human-written stories?”

Cambridge University Press & Assessment @cambridge.org · 2w ago

@universitypress.cambridge.org has reached a significant milestone in its transition to open access, with 75 percent of its research articles to be published open access in 2026 and 50 percent of its journals now fully open. 🔗 Read more: https://cambrid.ge/3TIEap8

Cambridge University Press & Assessment @cambridge.org · 4w ago

We’re proud to have won two awards at the BESA Awards 2026. Cambridge received the Sustainability and Net Zero Award, and Jane Mann, our Managing Director for Partnership for Education, was named BESA’s Woman in Education 2026. Well done to everyone involved!

Cambridge University Press & Assessment @cambridge.org · last mo.

One day left to pitch your research on AI in education. 🤖📚 There’s still time to contribute to the #CambridgeAIEducationSummit 2026 and join the programme. 📝 Submit your 300-word abstract by 7 July: https://cambrid.ge/4xEymwt

Cambridge AI in Education Summit 2026 poster announcing that there is 1 day left to submit abstracts. Abstract submissions close on 7 July 2026 at 23:59 BST. The summit takes place on 15–16 October 2026 at the Hilton Cambridge City Centre.

Cambridge University Press & Assessment @cambridge.org · last mo.

What do we want education to protect, strengthen, and prioritise as AI takes on more tasks once seen as uniquely human? Share your perspective on this for the #CambridgeAIEducationSummit 2026. ⌛️ Just six days left to submit your abstract. 🔗 https://cambrid.ge/4xEymwt

Cambridge University Press & Assessment @cambridge.org · last mo.

Ahead of #COP31 in Türkiye , we joined senior leaders from government, higher education and industry at The Turkish Ambassador's Residence to discuss how education and skills can help drive climate action. 🔗 Read more: https://cambrid.ge/3QDgula #LCAW2026

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Cambridge University Press & Assessment @cambridge.org · last mo.

What is education for when AI can generate, explain, assess, and persuade? This is one of the questions at the #CambridgeAIEducationSummit. 🔗 Discover the key themes and submit your abstract by 7 July 2026: cambrid.ge/4xEymwt

Cambridge University Press & Assessment@cambridge.org · 2mo ago

The call for abstracts for the inaugural Cambridge AI in Education Summit 2026 is now open. 📝 Submit your perspective on the topic of AI and human intelligence in education by 7 July 2026: https://cambrid.ge/4uzhp3G 🎟️ Registration is also now open: https://cambrid.ge/49Zr1gS

Promotional poster for the Cambridge AI in Education Summit 2026 at Hilton Cambridge, 15-16 October 2026. It features an illustrated person using a laptop, surrounded by speech bubble icons. Text reads: “AI and human intelligence in education” and “Call for abstracts now open.”

Cambridge University Press & Assessment @cambridge.org · 2mo ago

Ahead of UN World Refugee Day, our new Cambridge report evaluates how Jesuit Worldwide Learning’s Global English Language programme helps displaced learners build confidence and open pathways to further study and work. Read more: https://cambrid.ge/4xAs2Gd 📹 https://cambrid.ge/4vl1TKf

Language as a tool to recover and rebuild

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Cambridge University Press & Assessment @cambridge.org · 2mo ago

Cambridge is among the first organisations to join The Alliance for Responsible Innovation in the Arts & Media (ARIAM). 🔗 Read more about the new global coalition: https://cambrid.ge/4em8cWy

Cambridge University Press & Assessment @cambridge.org · 2mo ago

The countdown is on for the Cambridge AI in Education Summit 2026: AI and Human Intelligence in Education 🤖📚 Save the date and join us this October for presentations, interactive workshops, keynote addresses, networking, reception, a celebratory summit dinner, and more.

Save the date for the Cambridge AI in Education Summit 2026. Text on the image reads: “15–16 October 2026, Hilton Cambridge City Centre, UK.”

Cambridge University Press & Assessment @cambridge.org · 2mo ago

At the latest @cambridge.org and @cambridgezero.bsky.social Convocation entitled “Student Skills and Future Ready Teachers”, experts explored how we can design curricula that assess new skills and support teachers in fast-moving fields. 🔗 https://cambrid.ge/4fe34px

Christine Özden, Cambridge’s Global Director for Climate Education, stands at the podium, speaking in a conference room as attendees sit and listen attentively.

Judith Roberts, Cambridge International Education’s Curriculum Programmes Manager, speaks at a podium in front of a large presentation screen and two Cambridge banners in a conference room.

Dr Amy Munro-Faure, Cambridge Zero’s Head of Education and Student Engagement, stands at a podium in a room, speaking in front of a large screen and two banners.

Cambridge University Press & Assessment @cambridge.org · 3mo ago

Excited to be partnering with the Alsama Project to support the development of the G12++ qualification. Great to see this The Times piece by Patrick Derham on ways to unlock the potential of millions of displaced young people. 🔗 Read the full Times article: https://cambrid.ge/4wFtRkJ

Screenshot from The Times article titled “G12++ exam can unlock the potential of displaced millions,” by Patrick Derham. The text below reads: “Cambridge partners with Alsama Project to support the development of the G12++ qualification.”

Cambridge University Press & Assessment @cambridge.org · 3mo ago

At the International Higher Education Forum last week, Francesca Woodward of Cambridge English shared Cambridge’s approach to technological innovation and prompted reflections on challenges and opportunities in international education. 🔗 Read more: https://cambrid.ge/3RbiOzA

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Cambridge University Press & Assessment @cambridge.org · 3mo ago

From AI and copyright to publishing’s role in UK soft power, Mandy Hill reflects on a defining year as President of the Publishers Association and the work still ahead. 🔗 https://cambrid.ge/3OPffhT

Mandy Hill stands at a podium, speaking at a Publishers Association event. The overlay text features Mandy’s quote: “Being able to engage at the highest levels across government, industry, and other public platforms has been a unique and valuable experience. The PA team are incredibly impressive.”

Cambridge University Press & Assessment @cambridge.org · 4mo ago

To mark #EarthDay, Christine Özden reflects on her recent visit to the #COP31 host nation, Türkiye, and outlines why building relationships and opportunities across the education sector is important to tackling climate change. 👉 Read more: https://cambrid.ge/4cZqOMs

Four people are pictured from left to right: Renata Schaeffer, Director of Global Engagement, Global Engagement Office, University of Cambridge; Christine Özden, Cambridge’s Global Director of Climate Education; Steve Davison, Executive Director of Cambridge Zero; and Mehmet Ali Kahraman, Director of the COP31 Office. The text on the image reads, “Building momentum behind education ahead of COP31.”

Cambridge University Press & Assessment @cambridge.org · 4mo ago

Former UK schools minister, Lord Knight, reflects on how #AI could reshape teaching, learning and assessment, and what that might mean for accountability in education. 🔗 Read the guest blog: https://cambrid.ge/42fXATp

Lord Knight speaks while holding a smartphone in one hand and gesturing with the other. A quote above reads, “We need to rethink education. How can we nurture the love of learning that we need for young people?” from the guest blog “Rethinking education in the age of AI.”

Cambridge University Press & Assessment @cambridge.org · 4mo ago

Our latest Research Matters (Issue 41) is live. 🔗 Read the full issue: https://cambrid.ge/4tEobFo

Cover of “Research Matters,” Issue 41 (April 2026), by Cambridge University Press & Assessment. The design shows an abstract warm purple Cambridge shield with Cambridge blue and dark purple shapes.

Cambridge University Press & Assessment @cambridge.org · 4mo ago

We’re expanding our partnership with ICESCO to help governments tackle climate, emergencies, and digital transformation in education. 🔗 Read more: https://cambrid.ge/4shqVaF

Dr Abdelillah Benarafa, Deputy Director General of ICESCO, sits on the right, and Professor Bhaskar Vira, Pro-Vice-Chancellor for Education at the University of Cambridge, sits on the left as they sign an agreement at a table. Behind them, Dr Salim M. AlMalik, Director General of ICESCO, stands observing.

From left to right: Dr Salim M. AlMalik, Director General of ICESCO, Professor Bhaskar Vira, Pro-Vice-Chancellor for Education at the University of Cambridge, and Dr Abdelillah Benarafa, Deputy Director General of ICESCO, stand behind a table while holding a document and smiling at the camera.

Cambridge University Press & Assessment @cambridge.org · 4mo ago

At our annual #EdTech event, Inspire, speakers shared their perspectives on #AI innovation, responsibility, and impact. Watch the highlights ▶️ https://cambrid.ge/4sCNCas Read more: https://cambrid.ge/40YwlfB

Inspire: Expert insights on AI in education at a global edtech event

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Cambridge University Press & Assessment @cambridge.org · 4mo ago

Making things a bit less convenient on purpose? That could be ‘friction-maxxing’. Our #CambridgeDictionary #NewWords blog defines it as the practice of making everyday activities slightly less convenient to reduce reliance on digital devices and discourage overuse. Have you heard of this term? 💭

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Cambridge University Press & Assessment @cambridge.org · 4mo ago

This week, our annual ed tech event, Inspire, brought colleagues together to explore critical thinking, innovation, and adding value with #AI. 👉 More from the day: https://cambrid.ge/40YwlfB #WeAreCambridge #AIinEducation #ResponsibleAI #EdTech

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Cambridge University Press & Assessment @cambridge.org · 4mo ago

🌍 What does it take to make digital transformation work for education at scale? Cambridge’s Jane Mann reflects on UNESCO’s Global Education Coalition annual meeting this week and why working together across sectors and borders matters more than ever. 🔗 Read more: https://cambrid.ge/4uQEpwD

Cambridge University Press & Assessment @cambridge.org · 5mo ago

On #DigitalLearningDay, we’re partnering with Educate Ventures Research to support responsible, evidence-based #AIinEducation while putting learners and teachers first. 🔗 Learn more: https://cambrid.ge/4slhhos 📹 https://cambrid.ge/4uAITHy

Driving responsible AI innovation: Cambridge partners with Education Ventures Research

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Cambridge University Press & Assessment @cambridge.org · 5mo ago

Cambridge applauds the UK government’s decision today to move away from the possibility of an exception for tech companies to use copyright content to train AI models without a license. “We support AI and innovation and will continue to advocate for responsible licensing models,” said Mandy Hill.

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Cambridge University Press & Assessment @cambridge.org · 5mo ago

What does UK law say about copyright and #AI? 📑 Ahead of the UK government’s update on its AI and copyright consultation on 18 March, Cambridge’s General Counsel, Catie Sheret, explains what’s at stake. 🔗 Learn more: https://cambrid.ge/4ag1DCH 📹 https://cambrid.ge/4bOlScE

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What does UK law say about copyright and #AI? Ahead of the UK government’s update on its AI and copyright consultation on 18 March, Cambridge’s General Counsel, Catie Sheret, breaks down how UK cop...

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Cambridge University Press & Assessment @cambridge.org · 5mo ago

#AI is accelerating the production of misinformation in publishing. @thebookseller.com reports on the #LondonBookFair panel discussion on trust and misinformation with Monica Westin and Professor Sander van der Linden. 🔗 Read more: https://cambrid.ge/414JrrB

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Cambridge University Press & Assessment @cambridge.org · 5mo ago

What role do publishers play in tackling misinformation? At the #LondonBookFair, Monica Westin and Sander van der Linden reflect on the importance of trusted content in an era of #AI-powered misinformation. 🔗 Read more: https://cambrid.ge/4s36Oxz 📹 https://cambrid.ge/4bfZFTy

Trust, publishing, and misinformation

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Cambridge University Press & Assessment @cambridge.org · 5mo ago

Short bursts of work instead of one long stretch? ⏰ Our @cambridgewords #NewWords blog defines ‘microshifting’ as the practice of breaking the working day into short blocks of time so that work can be fitted around other activities. Could this work for you?

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Cambridge University Press & Assessment @cambridge.org · 5mo ago

🌍✏️ Our Cambridge experts back a new report from the Royal Meteorological Society & University of Reading, highlighting 10 ways to help students understand and respond to environmental change. 🔗 Learn more: https://cambrid.ge/4bxChlH

Portrait of Christine Özden, Global Director for Climate Education, inside the Cambridge shield. Above text is her quote: "Climate change is the defining challenge of our age, and climate education is essential across the curriculum."