2019 University of Melbourne Excellence Awards

The FlexAP program of work is underway, addressing key teaching and learning priorities at the University. Melbourne CSHE will be leading two of the eight activity streams of this five-year University-wide program: Plus 300 Subjects and the Development and Support of Staff.  We will also be engaging in other streams as needed, particularly on assessment.  Three academic staff have been appointed to the Centre to support this work, along with existing Melbourne CSHE colleagues.

A series of seminars and discussions on evidence based practice in teaching, learning and assessment. Topics will focus on how to engage students in large class lectures, blended and fully online learning environments.

The University of Melbourne Excellence Awards are now open. Applications close at 12pm on Monday, 6 May.

Melbourne CSHE presents the Teaching and Learning Conference on 4-5 June 2019. This conference seeks to bring together academic and professional staff involved in teaching and learning from across the University to share scholarly approaches that contribute to a unique Melbourne experience.

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A University-wide peer review of teaching program to improve the quality of teaching, learning and the educational experience of students at the University of Melbourne.

A program on the fundamentals of effective higher education teaching for University of Melbourne graduate researchers.

A formal welcome event for academic staff on levels A, B and C.

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Working together as a cohort, participants of this interdisciplinary program explore research and develop research skills in a culturally respectful learning environment underpinned by Indigenous perspectives. Apply by 1 May 2019.