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From Unknown Futures to Human-Centred Action: Reflections on the HERDSA 2026

Manisha Thakkar & Lauren Woodlands reflect on the highlights of the HERDSA 2026 conference in Singapore, including reflecting on the lessons learned from the keynotes.

Trauma-informed perspective from social work practice to teaching at Higher Education

Katerina Schmitt shares her experiences that have shaped her teaching practice, while exploring what trauma-informed teaching practices have to offer to teaching pedagogy.

The Future of Teaching and Learning: Balancing AI Integration and Human Interaction

Jelena Rukavina Vuckovic investigates what the rapid rise of gen AI means for teaching and learning now and into the future.

A Journal Inspired by the Concept of ‘Generous Scholarship'

Are you looking for a Higher Ed journal that puts as much effort into the development of authors and reviewers as it does into maintaining publishing standards? Perhaps the ASRHE journal is the place for you!

What Actually Changes Teaching Practice? Reclaiming Scholarship through Scholarly Translation

What if scholarship was never meant to be an output? Manisha Thakkar, Kelly Matthews, & Janis Wardrop discuss how scholarship influences practice and why this matters right now.

Reimagining Assessment: A Collaborative Journey Through Co-Design

Jennifer Sun, Amanda Kennedy, Sandis Zeivots, Andrew Cram & Yuan Liao discuss a co-design approach to assessment involving not only lecturers but students, tutors and ed designers.
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The Human Edge: Discernment, Agency and Connection in the Age of AI

Sonia Khosa unpacks where humans still hold the cards in the age of AI - discernment, agency and connection.

The HERDSA Fellowship journey – one of the most rewarding experiences

Ruth Donoghue & Kathie Ardzejewska share their journey through the HERDSA fellowship journey as mentee and mentor.
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