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Are our students really learning? Reflect, rethink, redesign

Join HERDSA Vic for a workshop/webinar to explore the fundamentals of learning, including how we learn, key principles of learning, and the role of active learning. Inspired by the ongoing discussions around generative AI in education, participants will tackle the critical question: In what ways can the use of GenAI in the learning process compromise student learning or, alternatively, enable deeper learning?

HERDSA Notices 10 September 2025

* HERDSA Blog Post: Looking on the bright side: could being optimistic be bad for student well-being? 
* HERDSA Community: HERDSA Online Engagement in HE SiG Lightning Talks – Key Takeaways
* HERDSA SoTL SIG - September meeting next Friday! Turning ideas into SoTL projects
* The HERDSA Pedagogy of Student Belonging and Wellbeing Special Interest Group Meeting
* Register now for the HERDSA Academic Development SIG webinar
* Abstract submissions are now open for HERDSA 2026!
* Are you interested in becoming an 'evidence-based HE educator'?

First official meeting of the HERDSA Pedagogy of Student Belonging and Wellbeing Special Interest Group is on Thursday September 25th, 12-1 pm (ACT).

The HERDSA Pedagogy of Student Belonging and Wellbeing Special Interest Group is having its first official online meeting. Please join us on Thursday September 25th, 12-1 pm (ACT).

Register for the session here: https://adelaide.zoom.us/meeting/register/KmEydJLZTNikZUvjBdZN9A

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.

HERDSA Notices 3 September 2025

* HERDSA Blog Post: Six reasons we need relational pedagogies in higher education
* HERDSA Community: Comment on "Interactive Orals at Scale"
* HERD Special Issue 'Educating for Societal Transitions' – online launch Thursday 11 September, 2025
* Please fill out the Curriculum Design Pillars of Impact Survey !
* 2025 CRADLE International Symposium: Expert panel - 'Assessment design in higher ed: Changing practices for a world with AI'
* Exploring the Relationship Between SoTL and Higher Education Research: Definitions, Tensions, and Implications

THE Campus Live ANZ 2025

HERDSA is proud to be partnering with Times Higher Education for the return of THE Campus Live ANZ 2025.

Remembering Bob Ross

Bob Ross died on July 23, 2025 in Nimbin NSW at the age of 94 years, after a brief period in residential care. He was born Robert Argent Ross in Broken Hill on April 15, 1931 and is remembered by his long, distinguished career in Science and Education, and as a great friend and colleague to all who knew him.

He achieved a BSc. and Dip.Ed at Sydney University in 1952/53, followed by an MSc. at New England University in 1960. He shifted overseas and took a PhD at London University in 1966. He became a Fellow of the Royal Society of Chemistry in 1967.

HERDSA Notices 27 August 2025

* HERDSA Blog Post: Uncertainty ahead! How educators can prepare students to manage uncertainty
* HERDSA Community: Reflections on the August Assessment Quality SIG Catch-Up & Lightning Round
* HERDSA Members Save 30% – THE Campus Live ANZ 2025
* HERD Special Issue 'Educating for Societal Transitions' Launch – save the date!
* Hold the date! HERDSA Academic Development SIG webinar
* New HERDSA SoTL Modules Coming Soon – Module 1: Introducing SoTL
* Co-Creating a Collaborative Learning Design Guide for Third Space Professionals

HERDSA Notices 20 August 2025

* HERDSA Blog Post: Compassion in higher education: A call to arms
* HERDSA Community: Translating Research, Leading Change – A Global Academic’s Journey
* HERDSA National Webinar: Ethical Augmentation: Educator-Led AI in Assessment
* Looking for support with your SoTL project? Want to gain traction or impact? Drop in and join me for a coffee and to chat SoTL
* Remembering Bob Ross, HERDSA President 1976-1977
* THE Campus Live ANZ 2025, Christchurch, New Zealand
* Join the HERDSA Assessment Quality SIG on LinkedIn

Translating Research, Leading Change – A Global Academic’s Journey

HERDSA International Academics SIG hosted Professor Frances Lin on 18 August, 2025.

Professor Frances Lin delivered an inspiring presentation tracing her academic journey from China to Australia, where she completed both her Master’s and PhD in Queensland. From the outset, she recognised the value of building a strong research profile by actively seeking opportunities to engage with research groups.

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