Five ways to help first year students become better learners
byThe University of Sydney’s 2026 Transition Symposium* asked a deceptively simple question: Do we actually teach students how to learn? Keynote speaker Professor Sally…
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The many firsts of the first-year experience
byIn the first week of semester, a student stopped me on campus. My staff lanyard must have been a beacon to this nervous student…
The importance of the first three weeks for Chinese students
byResearch on student retention and success consistently shows that the first weeks of semester matter. Research into the student experience of transition, including Kift’s transition…
Navigating sensitive materials in the curriculum and classroom
byOne core purpose of universities is to test ideas against evidence. Sometimes that means engaging with material that is confronting, contested, or deeply personal…
Using AI simulations to support students’ compassionate practice for aged care clinical placements
by“Are you, my daughter? Take me home!” You pause, look around, and realise that neither the question nor the request reflects reality. You are…
How are medical students actually using AI in their research projects?
byArtificial intelligence (AI) tools are now widely used by students across higher education. The pace of development has made it challenging for both students…
Active Learning Anywhere
byPractical techniques for effective engagement in flat‑floor, tiered, online, and hybrid classes The start of the academic year is always an exciting time for…
Supporting first-year transition to university at Sydney
byA student’s first year at university is the springboard to their learning journey. Making a successful transition to university is crucial to helping students…
AI-enhanced learning in oral histopathology with Dr Histopathix
byOral and Maxillofacial Pathology is the study of diseases that affect the teeth, mouth, jaws, and gums, and is one of the core areas…
Designing meaningful student engagement with course readings
byCourse readings are central to student learning, yet they’re often treated as a routine, grudging task rather than a designed learning experience. On average,…