Cadmus: Semester 1, 2026 Pilot at UQ

In Semester 1, 2026, selected UQ courses are participating in a pilot using Cadmus for written assessments and group assignments. 

Cadmus is an online assessment environment where you complete and submit your assignment directly in your browser. It is designed to support your learning, develop your academic writing skills, and promote fair, secure assessment.

If your course is part of the pilot, CADMUS will be identified in the course profile.

Getting started with Cadmus

You access Cadmus through your course’s assessment link in your course Learn.UQ (Blackboard) site.

Further support and guidance about CADMUS will be made available through relevant courses.

Why UQ is piloting Cadmus

The pilot aims to:

• Support your learning and skill development in academic writing and assessment.
• Provide a structured and transparent assessment environment, with clear task information and resources in one place.
• Offer integrated prompts and resources that encourage independent thinking and critical engagement.
• Promote academic integrity and secure assessment in a context where generative AI tools and advanced text editors are widely used.
• Help teaching staff design and run assessments that align with UQ’s standards for fairness, authenticity, and student experience.

Privacy and your data

During the Semester 1, 2026 pilot:

• Cadmus will collect and store information needed to deliver and support your assessments (for example, your assignment content, timestamps, and relevant system data).
• Your data is handled in line with UQ’s privacy and data management requirements.
• Assessment data may be used to support academic integrity processes and to evaluate the effectiveness of the pilot.