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Dr Elaine Walsh Presents on Rethinking Assessment Communication

4 November 2026 | 5 min read
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Woman holding an Assignment Brief

Dr Elaine Walsh of the School of English, Irish and Communication recently presented at the Reimagining Curriculum & Assessment CTL Seminar Series.

On 28 October, Dr Walsh delivered a talk entitled Why Clear Assignment Briefs Still Go Wrong: Rethinking Assessment Communication, exploring the challenges surrounding assessment communication in higher education.

The presentation considered why assignment briefs can remain unclear or be misunderstood, despite efforts to make them more accessible, highlighting the importance of rethinking how assessment expectations are communicated to students.

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