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The HERSDA ACT Branch is an active network of professionals across all local universities committed to the advancement of higher and tertiary education. Monthly research seminars, educational workshops and newsletters provide opportunities for collaboration, peer support and networking.  Several HERDSA TATAL (Talking about Teaching and Learning) groups are active in the ACT with close linkages to HERDSA branches across Australasia. 

HERDSA ACT Branch Chair

HERDSA ACT Branch Vice Chair

HERDSA ACT Branch Committee members

Debbie Lackerstein, UNSW
University email contact: d-lackerstein@adfa.edu.au

Pam Roberts, Branch Member

PhD by publication, prior publication and creative works: Publishing Pathways and Avoiding Potholes Workshop Recordings

This fun workshop was an ACT branch of HERDSA event, as well as a combined CSU Social Science Week Event, CSU FOAE Research Cafe and a CSU Office of Graduate Research Community of Practice Event. We hope you enjoy the recordings.


ACT Branch update

ONE DAY WORKSHOP (online and face-to-face)

Tue, 9 Sep 2025, 10am - 4pm AEST

EVENT TITLE:  PhD by publication, prior publication and creative works: Publishing Pathways and Avoiding Potholes


Viral assessment practices – Tracking the journey of ACT universities in responding to the challenges of the pandemic

Panel discussion chaired by Dr Pam Roberts (CSU) with Ass Prof Naomi Dale (University of Canberra), Dr. Debbie Lackerstein (UNSW Canberra), Marie Fisher (ACU), Tess Snowball (ANU).