Join us on Wednesday, 22 July 2026, for the annual Sydney Teaching Symposium. It’s that time of year again when we get to spend the day celebrating your practice as educators.
We welcome Expressions of Interest from University of Sydney colleagues to present their work on the day. Please submit your Expressions of Interest no later than the 9th of June.
Symposium details
Date: Wednesday 22 July 2026 (9 am to 4 pm, tentative)
Venue: Face-to-face on Camperdown campus. A Zoom option will be available for some sessions. Venue and Zoom details will be emailed to registrants the day before the symposium.
Audience: University of Sydney staff and students, as well as staff from other higher education institutions.
Cost: Free, but registration is essential
Register here
Keynote presentation: Andrea Strachan appointed Pro Vice-Chancellor (Students)
Universities are navigating a moment of profound change in how students experience learning, belonging, and wellbeing — and in how educators are asked to respond. This keynote will explore the lived realities of students today and what they mean for teaching practice, academic relationships, and institutional responsibility.
Drawing on sector‑wide insights and experience of leading rapid culture change at the University of Glasgow, Andrea will set out a wellbeing‑first, partnership‑based approach to student engagement that supports both student success and academic practice. The keynote will consider how student life and professional services can be structured to enable educators to teach with care and confidence, without blurring boundaries or placing unsustainable expectations on staff.
Framed around the idea of “care‑full pedagogy,” the session will offer a shared lens for thinking about students, teaching, and support at this moment — and invite educators into a collective conversation about how universities can create conditions in which both students and staff can thrive.
About Andrea
Andrea is joining the University of Sydney in May 2026 as our incoming Pro Vice-Chancellor (Students). She is a recognised champion of student wellbeing, inclusive transformation, and evidence-based approaches to the student experience.
Contact
This symposium is being organised by the Division of Teaching and Learning team in the DVC (Education and Students) Portfolio at the University of Sydney. Please get in touch with [email protected] for more information.