* Congratulations: HERDSA 2024 Conference
* New - Coffee and chat SoTL – Scholarship of Teaching and Learning Drop In’s – Every Tuesday fortnight 12:-12:45 pm AEST
* Online Engagement in Higher Education - Snapshots from the HERDSA2024 Conference
* HERD and HERDSA are pleased to announce the 2023 Associate Editors of the Year.
* eLearning Forum Asia 2024 – Call for Abstracts and Registration
* New online first articles in Higher Education Research and Development

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Congratulations: HERDSA 2024 Conference

At the HERDSA Executive Committee (meeting held on 26th July 2024), unreserved congratulations were expressed to HERDSA Conference Organising Committee, delegates, sponsors, volunteers, the Adelaide Conference centre staff, Expert Events, and everyone who contributed to making it the resounding success it was. There was a record number of 583 registrants, 480 onsite and 93 virtual. Reviewing the conference survey feedback there was tremendous praise for all aspects of the conference, from the quality of the keynote and delegate presentations, highly relevant themes and sub-themes, to the food, networking opportunities (branch and special interest group meetings) and the overall supportive ethos, demonstrating HERDSA values of Connection, Inclusion, Inquiry, Integrity and Quality.

Delegates were offered several formats from showcases, roundtables and posters) to choose from. The pre-conference workshops were once again well subscribed to. Most popular amongst delegates were the well-attended round table sessions and the usual buddies breakfast session attended by over 200 new members and their buddies. The dinner was fully booked and the annual HERDSA Awards were presented. This year saw a record number of eight members awarded HERDSA Fellowships, six research grants and numerous awards. The Lifetime Member award was made to Prof Shelda Debowski for her service and leadership contributions to HERDSA over many years.

See https://youtu.be/Fw7Ncb50hzU and the social media posts for a links for a glimpse into highlights of the HERDSA Conference 2024.\\

Prof Kogi Naidoo, HERDSA President (2021-2025)
(On behalf of the HERDSA Executive Committee)

Further information: https://youtu.be/Fw7Ncb50hzU

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New - Coffee and chat SoTL – Scholarship of Teaching and Learning Drop In’s – Every Tuesday fortnight 12:-12:45 pm AEST
Next Drop In 6/8/2024; 20/8/2024; 3/9/2024; 17/9/2024

Are you interested in SoTL? Not sure where to start? Have an idea but need guidance on progressing it? Curious about how to translate your research into a publication or paper?
Join us for Coffee and Chat SoTL sessions!

Dr. Alice Brown (HERDSA executive and Lead for Scholarship of Teaching and Learning - SoTL modules and New Scholars) is organizing these drop-in sessions to help you navigate the world of SoTL.
Whether you're new to SoTL or looking for ways to publish your research, these sessions are for you. Grab your coffee and drop in for some valuable insights and discussions. See you there!

Further information: https://bit.ly/3A0iaw5

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Online Engagement in Higher Education - Snapshots from the HERDSA2024 Conference
Wednesday 14th August, 2024 12:00-1:30pm AEST (Queensland time)

Join us for a snapshot of presentations from the HERDSA2024 Conference focussed on topics related to online engagement in higher education. Short lightning talks will include: course improvement by design (Chalmers et al., 2024); five conditions to enhance online engagement (Lawrence et al, 2024), the potential use of humour to support student online engagement (Pryce et al, 2024); The implications of increased equity and access for online student engagement (Brown et al, 2024), Online student support and engagement -Predictors of academic excellence (Fisher, et al., 2024); Endeavours to reduce cognitive load (Howley & Kontra., 2024); Course improvement by design (Chalmers et al., 2024); Immersive online learning: Evaluating the impact of 360o learning spaces on the student experience in an undergraduate medical science course -(Polly et al., 2024); Enhancing student success and retention: Leveraging learning analytics and student engagement strategies (Enright et al., 2024) ….and more. These lightning talks will be followed by an opportunity for questions and discussion related to contextual considerations and applications.

Further information: To register - https://bit.ly/4fdWQDH

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HERD and HERDSA are pleased to announce the 2023 Associate Editors of the Year.

Congratulations and our thanks go to the winners:

Sylvie Lomer, University of Manchester, UK, and Pii-Tuulia Nikula, Eastern Institute of Technology, Aotearoa/New Zealand.

The award recognises the outstanding contribution made by the Associate Editors of HERD. Contributions of HERD’s associate editors are assessed according to the following criteria: Timeliness, Commitment, Decision making, Quality of communication with authors and with the HERD editorial team.
The Award comes with a prize of $250.

Further information: https://think.taylorandfrancis.com/journal-higher-education-associate-ed...

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eLearning Forum Asia 2024 – Call for Abstracts and Registration
4 to 5 December 2024 (Abstract submission deadline: 15 September 2024)

We would like to invite you to join us in the eLearning Forum Asia 2024 at Hong Kong Baptist University from 4-5 December 2024. Please submit abstracts for presentations that may cover one or more of the following areas: (1) Edtech & AI in learning and teaching, (2) Digital citizenship: Inclusion, accessibility, and ethics in edtech, (3) Technology-empowered assessment and feedback, (4) The future campus: Blending physical and virtual spaces.

Further information: https://www.elfasia.org/2024/

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New online first articles in Higher Education Research and Development

Formations of new knowledge in doctoral supervision and examination in Australia: a preliminary investigation of the adequacy of the written thesis, Oksana Razoumova & Neil Hooley, https://doi.org/10.1080/07294360.2024.2376131

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In the spirit of reconciliation HERDSA acknowledges the Traditional Custodians of country throughout Australasia and their connections to land, sea and community. We pay our respect to their Elders past, present and emerging.