The NSW branch continues to provide professional leadership opportunities while supporting HE policy, T&L practice and SoTL, exemplified by our new branch executive committee. Nominations were sort  by the 1 October 2025 from all HERDSA members across NSW, for roles spanning from leadership in governance, membership co-ordination, communication and event planning. Special congratulations to Gina Saliba (ACAP) who is stepping up into a Co-Chair role after her extemporary work as our Events lead.

We also would like to thank and acknowledge Corina Raduescu (USyd) who is leaving the executive after being a founding Co-Chair of the branch. Other outgoing members include David van Ryk (UTS), Kathleen Tait (MQ) and Saeed Shaeri (CSU) and on behalf of the branch, we thank them for their excellent work and support. The new committee includes sessional, mid-career and more senior staff from diverse HE providers ensuring diversity of voices and relevance of branch work. Congratulations to those in new roles.

NSW Branch networking event

“Stepping from Co-Events Lead to Co-Chair of the HERDSA NSW Branch is both a career milestone and a continuation of shared purpose. It’s about now leading the nurturing the spirit of collegiality and curiosity that makes NSW HERDSA such a vibrant community.  The branch is welcoming, connecting people and ideas leading to meaningful growth and advancement of knowledge for us all”. Gina Saliba

Gina Saliba, incoming Co-Chair

Serving as CoChair of HERDSA NSW meant to me a unique opportunity to foster a collegial community that nurtures scholarly leadership, excellent teaching and connects higher education academics. While working with colleagues from other local institution, I was exposed to different ideas and practices when developing curated, practice-based and networking events. All were aimed to enhance the professional development and recognition of the members of the NSW community. For example, for me the branch network provided access to experts in the teaching and learning awards space, supporting my successful AAUT citation. The branch also allowed me to connect with others and further local dissemination of my work, especially when financial constraints can limit travel and conference attendance”. Corina Raduescu

Corina Raduescu, past Co-Chair

This new committee will be formally ratified and take over governance of the NSW Branch at the AGM in Feb 2026.