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From Conference Presentation to Publication: Turning Ideas into Scholarly Outputs

What happens to an idea once the conference is over?

This was the focus of a recent HERDSA workshop, From Conference Presentation to Publication: Turning Ideas into Scholarly Outputs, facilitated by A/Prof Alice Brown and Dr Manisha Thakkar.

Designed for colleagues who had recently presented a showcase, roundtable, poster or other conference contribution, the practical session explored how conference work can become the starting point for a publication or other form of scholarly output.


2026 HERDSA Revisited Webinar

Hosted by the NZ Branch of HERDSA, this was an opportunity for colleagues who were unable to attend the recent HERDSA conference in Singapore to gain insights, as well as for people who did attend to reconnect.

Four speakers shared key insights from their research-informed work, or a key learning/provocation. This was followed by questions and answers with attendees.

Approximately 20 colleagues from across NZ attended this session.


Exploring the Castlereagh Statement: Implications for AI, Education and Society

HERDSA recently brought colleagues from across the higher education sector together for a sector engagement workshop exploring the Castlereagh Statement and its implications for AI, education and society. 


What Makes an Award-Winning Teacher?

The HERDSA International Academics (IA) SIG hosted an inspiring presentation with Associate Professor Poh Wah Hillock, recipient of the 2022 Australian University Teacher of the Year Award. The presentation explored her teaching journey and the principles that underpin impactful, student-centred learning.


Work Integrated Learning (WIL): Building Sustainable Collaborative Partnerships

The second session of the AAUT–HERDSA National Webinar Series brought together sector leaders and award-winning educators to explore a strategically significant question for contemporary higher education: how to design, sustain, and scale meaningful partnerships that underpin high-quality Work Integrated Learning (WIL).  


HERDSA Assessment SIG 2026 Sessions

Wednesday, 22 April
Students as Partners in Assessment
Presenter: Dr Thomas Wanner (University of Adelaide)
Time: 12:00–1:00 pm (Adelaide time)
Zoom: https://adelaide.zoom.us/j/83897140461?pwd=wSKgaFgujU62jUIhnh4gDMEzsmkFGc.1#success


Indigenous Knowledges in Action: Transforming Higher Education from the Ground Up

The 2026 AAUT and HERDSA National Webinar Series commenced with a powerful and thought-provoking panel discussion on Indigenous Knowledges in Action, bringing together over 200 participants from across Australasia.

Chaired by Prof Corrinne Sullivan, the panel featured A/Prof Jessica Russ-Smith, Dr Cat Gutsy, and A/Prof Benjamin Wilson, who shared their experiences and insights into embedding Indigenous Knowledges in higher education.


Designing SoTL research for impact

Our March SoTL SIG session focused on how practitioners can embed the Scholarship of Teaching and Learning (SoTL) more intentionally and sustainably within everyday teaching practice. The session was led by Dr Jo‑Anne Kelder, who presented a structured approach to SoTL organised around four interconnected practices: designing, doing, disseminating, and documenting.


Scholarly Teaching: First Steps in SoTL with Dr Robyn Yucel

Our first SoTL SIG for 2026 brought an insightful start to the year, with Dr Robyn Yucel guiding us through the foundations of scholarly teaching and its relationship with the Scholarship of Teaching and Learning (SoTL). The session was rich with thoughtful provocations and gentle demystification – perfect for colleagues who are new to SoTL as well as those looking to deepen their practice.

What is SoTL, and why does it matter?


Finalising Abstracts for HERDSA 2026: Supporting Strong, Competitive Submissions

On Friday 16 January 2026 HERDSA hosted a highly engaging professional development workshop, Finalising Abstracts for HERDSA 2026, with 58 participants joining from across Australasia and beyond to strengthen their conference submissions.


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