Principles for first year transition in 2022 and beyond
A successful transition to university is key to developing a sense of belonging. Belonging is strongly associated with retention, student satisfaction and achievement. In…
Helping Students Learn by Using Ancient Memory Devices
When you think of ancient memory devices you might think of a memory palace. This is a memory device used by memory champions to…
2022 NSW State AHE Fellows Forum
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Head, heart and hands: reflections on a new unit on Disability and Decolonising Practices
Embedding equity and inclusivity into the curriculum can be challenging. Amani Bell from Work Integrated Learning in the Sydney School of Health Sciences (SSHS) recently had…
Assessment in first year – what the evidence tells us
Transition to university in 2022 Throughout 2020 and much of 2021, students will have had variable school experiences, with fewer opportunities to learn study skills,…
Encouraging collaborative learning
What is collaborative learning? Recently, a fantastic new resource for staff has been launched on the hows and whys of using collaborative learning with…
2022 NSW+ACT AdvanceHE Fellows Forum
You are invited to the inaugural NSW and ACT AdvanceHE Fellows Forum, to be held in February 2022 hosted by the University of Sydney….
Embedding Universal Design for Learning in an online course and creation of a faculty resource
Universal Design for Learning (UDL) is a set of principles for curriculum development that give all individuals equal opportunities to learn. UDL was developed…
Learning to learn after lockdown: the transition journey from alpha to omega
Transition is key to developing a sense of belonging which is itself strongly associated with retention, student satisfaction and achievement. At Sydney, even in…
Bringing online learning to life: Students find inspiration and peer engagement across borders
Supporting learning success through peer and community connections: The Australian Consul-General in Guangzhou was recently guest of honour at a special University of Sydney…