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Core pedagogical principles, DVC (Education and Students), Transition 27/08/2026 28/08/2026

The second year slump – ideas for motivating second year students

by Ruth Weeks

I, Ruth, lived in a student hall of residence during my first year at university and generally attended most lectures and seminars, excited by…

Teaching tips, Transition 09/04/2026 10/04/2026

Five ways to help first year students become better learners

by Kria Coleman

The University of Sydney’s 2026 Transition Symposium* asked a deceptively simple question: Do we actually teach students how to learn? Keynote speaker Professor Sally…

Be human, Foster a sense of belonging and community, Transition 08/04/2026 08/04/2026

The many firsts of the first-year experience

by Samantha Poulos

In the first week of semester, a student stopped me on campus. My staff lanyard must have been a beacon to this nervous student…

Student panel and MC sit speaking at the End of Year event in front of a slide screen with a big window and garden beyond.

Student experience, Transition 16/02/2026 16/02/2026

Supporting first-year transition to university at Sydney

by Aaron Baird

A student’s first year at university is the springboard to their learning journey. Making a successful transition to university is crucial to helping students…

Firefly biology learning spaces; tree growing in rotund beaker concept with lab glassware background copy

Be human, Build teacher-student relationships, First Year Coordinators, Foster a sense of belonging and community, Inclusive teaching, Learning spaces, Science, Teaching tips, Transition 06/12/2023 06/12/2023

Bridging first year barriers: fostering belonging in the biology learning space

by Ella Collins-White

First year teaching often requires a delicate and deft hand – teachers balance the delivery of important foundational content with facilitating student transition to…

Assessment, Offer meaningful assessment, feedback and academic integrity, Transition 01/11/2023 18/01/2024

Supporting students through pre-census assessment and feedback

by Adam Bridgeman

The role of early assessment and feedback The strategic use of formative or low-stakes assessment during the initial weeks of a unit of study…

Person in occupational therapy with therapist training his dexterity at the rope board

Be human, Build teacher-student relationships, Core pedagogical principles, First Year Coordinators, Foster a sense of belonging and community, Inclusive teaching, Measure and support engagement, Medicine and Health 07/06/2023 07/06/2023

Rethinking unit design to support students in entering Occupational Therapy

by Kria Coleman

This case study outlines an ongoing collaboration between Dr Joanne Hinitt, unit coordinator of OCCP1104 Analysing and Teaching Occupations, and educational designer Kria Coleman,…

A colourful wall made of wood, with the word Welcome.

Build teacher-student relationships, First Year Coordinators, Foster a sense of belonging and community, News & events, Student experience, Transition 26/05/2023 26/05/2023

Transition to University – 2023 update

by Ruth Weeks

What is transition? Transition to university is a critical period for students as they move from high school to tertiary education, return to study,…

Be human, Build teacher-student relationships, Foster a sense of belonging and community, Teaching research, Teaching tips 25/07/2022 28/07/2022

Relationships are not enough: What it takes for students to belong

by Danny Liu

For a long time, I’ve been waxing lyrical about the importance of relationships in higher education, particularly the relationships that teachers form with students,…

Core pedagogical principles, Educational excellence, Student experience, Transition 13/04/2022 13/04/2022

Principles for transformational educational experiences

by Adam Bridgeman

For many of us, our higher education journeys led to a marked change in our life, hugely increasing our aspirations and career expectations leading…