Our Napier moment: Dr Ann Kirschner on rebuilding learning in an evolving landscape
Rebuilding on new land will require a sense of urgency, smarter curriculum design and grounding innovation in humanistic values.
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Who gets to go to uni? Student equity through a global lens at WAHED 2025
For every step forward we make in terms of equity, we create new challenges for ourselves to think about.
Zoom higher: an upgrade for larger online meetings
UTS staff can now host Zoom meetings with up to 500 participants.
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Facilitating group maintenance
Earlier this year Katie Duncan interviewed Jurgen Schulte and myself about a maintenance session I run in Jurgen’s class. In that interview I suggested that student groups can benefit from having some maintenance-related discussions. I also briefly outlined the three short activities that I run as part of this...
Developing the pedagogy of group work: Dr Julia Prior
In this short video (6 minutes) UTS award winner Julia Prior talks about her approach to teaching in the Software Development Studio. She acknowledges that the receipt of a number of learning and teaching grants enabled her to research the pedagogy of group work and to develop a community of...
3 Education Portfolio service updates we’d like you to know
At the Education Portfolio, we’re continuously working hard to improve our services in order to provide the best support we can for you! We have three updates that we’d like you to be aware of: 1. Trialing 30-minute Education Portfolio drop-in sessions We’re now trialing 30-minute drop-in sessions, which...
How co-design is transforming the learning experience
Our collaborative culture is what differentiates UTS from other Universities. The UTS2027 Strategy builds on this, with the design of the strategy being designed collaboratively to look at increased opportunities to bring all corners of the university together to find new ways of working and support our thriving environment....
Take the chaos out of your work with Microsoft Planner
In last week’s Tooltime showcase, David Herbert and Emma Jenkins from ITD hosted an interactive session showcasing Microsoft Planner and how it can be used. If you missed out, you can read their tips right here.
Whole of Course: What subject coordinators need to know
The 'whole of course approach' is a key part of the LX Transformation. But what does it mean, and how does it affect you as a subject coordinator?
Apply for a Postgraduate Strategic Funding Grant
Interested in developing a microcredential? Postgraduate Strategic Funding Grants, valued at up to $15,000 are now open. Learn more or attend an info session.
A library deconstructed: The changing face of the UTS library
Ahead of the UTS Library's move to UTS Central, Head Librarian, Michael Gonzelez, talks about the changing role of our new-look library. Plus five ways UTS staff can benefit from its many services.
Future forms of learning explainer: Know your ‘stackable’ from your ‘microcredential’
What's the difference between a 'microcredential', a 'taster' and a 'stackable degree'? Peter Scott explains and outlines how these offerings can benefit both academics and future learners.
Tips for applying for a teaching award
Thinking about applying for a teaching award? Or know a colleague who you think is eligible? Shirley Alexander, Jan McLean and Jo McKenzie share some tips for preparing your application.
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