A snapshot of student diversity at Sydney
byOur students come from a variety of countries, backgrounds, and life experiences. The University of Sydney is committed through its visions and values to…
belonging
“This is not business as usual”: Belonging in the teaching team
byOnline by Our Design provides a platform for teaching and learning resources that are centred on the Faculty of Arts and Social Sciences pedagogical…
Beginning to Belong: building learning communities online for the future
byBuilding a strong sense of belonging is key for student-centred teaching and learning and a core value in the Faculty of Arts and Social…
Helping Students Learn by Using Ancient Memory Devices
byWhen you think of ancient memory devices you might think of a memory palace. This is a memory device used by memory champions to…
Learning to learn after lockdown: the transition journey from alpha to omega
byTransition is key to developing a sense of belonging which is itself strongly associated with retention, student satisfaction and achievement. At Sydney, even in…
Ensuring off-campus students can access resources to learn anywhere and anytime
byThis semester, many units are running with online supported learning for at least part of the semester for students impacted by travel restrictions. A positive,…
Including off-campus students in a positive learning experience
byAs semester 1 starts, many units are running with online supported learning for at least part of the semester for students impacted by travel restrictions….
Transition as one stage of a journey
byStarting university is a daunting and life defining moment. The University of Sydney is a very large institution with a wide range of disciplines…
Developing a sense of belonging
byStudents’ sense of belonging is closely associated with their ratings on the overall quality of their educational experience at the University (figure to the…
How can our teaching enhance student mental health and wellbeing?
byAs we approach the beginning of semester 2 and dust off our chalk (or whiteboard markers or PowerPoint files), it’s a key time to…