Chris Girdler

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An ivory tower to a nurse log: leaning into opportunities for change during complexity

By Chris Girdler,

Vanessa de Oliveira Andreotti argues that the current crisis in higher education is a calling to transform universities into systems nurturing new possibilities.

5 accessibility resource collections: the best of the rest

By Chris Girdler,

Explore academic case studies, student profiles and assessment alternatives in our vast range of resources on digital accessibility.

Our Napier moment: Dr Ann Kirschner on rebuilding learning in an evolving landscape

By Chris Girdler,

Rebuilding on new land will require a sense of urgency, smarter curriculum design and grounding innovation in humanistic values.

Sustainability shared: insights from 5 Chats for the Goals

By Chris Girdler,

Chats during Global Goals Month included UTS students presenting on land reclamation projects in Tuvalu and exploring real-life solutions in Pakistan.

Flower power: recognition and empathy with the Hidden Disability Sunflower

By Chris Girdler,

Sunflower lanyards offer a visual cue for people with hidden disabilities who may require your support.

Nominations now open: UTS Learning and Teaching Awards and Citations

By Chris Girdler,

Gain recognition and reward for your learning and teaching achievements in 2025.

Feeling Swell: innovations in Health for learners with low vision

By Chris Girdler,

Enhanced X-rays, detachable models and tactile paper for ECGs help meet accessibility requirements in Acute Physiotherapy Care.

Open education: the perks and challenges of getting recognition and reward

By Chris Girdler,

There are many benefits to open educational resources, but what about academic recognition, reward and opportunities for promotion?

Towering achievements at the 2025 Vice-Chancellor’s Learning and Teaching Awards Ceremony

By Chris Girdler,

Achievements of the UTS teaching and learning community were on show at this year's awards ceremony.

Be bold, brave and curious: GenAI graduate skills and employability at the ATN National Symposium

By Chris Girdler,

Industry and education experts discuss the student transition into workplaces with growing expectations for the application of fast-evolving GenAI tools.

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