The HERDSA Pedagogy of Belonging & Wellbeing Special Interest Group will act as a network for HERDSA members and other interested individuals who are committed to pursuing scholarly work on furthering the research and development of teaching and learning in higher education. Its mission is to create opportunities for dialogue, to promote scholarly research on the topic, and support  HERDSA members engaging in work related to student wellbeing and belonging. Central to this mission is a focus on how fostering belonging and wellbeing enhances student learning, engagement, progression, personal growth and academic success, and how these elements can be intentionally embedded in pedagogical practice to create more inclusive, equitable, and effective learning environments.

SIG Co- Leaders

Dr Chris Maloney
The University of New South Wales
c.maloney@unsw.edu.au

Dr. Nicola Eastaff-Leung
The University of Adelaide 
nicola.eastaff-leung@adelaide.edu.au

Associate Professor Jun Chih
Curtin University
h.chih@curtin.edu.au