HERDSA membership is available to anybody interested in the improvement of teaching, learning and academic practice in tertiary and higher education. It encourages interaction with higher education leaders, policy makers, teachers, researchers, managers, learning support staff, academic and staff developers, educational researchers and students through:

• A refereed journal published seven times a year;
• A newsletter with substantial articles published three times a year;
• An annual conference and conference proceedings;
• HERDSA publications – HERDSA Guides provide useful ideas and information on many aspects of teaching and learning. Written by experts in the field, they are short, inexpensive and easy to read;
• Regional activities, including mini-conferences, seminars and network meetings;
• An email noticeboard and other networking opportunities; and
• Other seminars and events

How to join HERDSA

Click on the "Join HERDSA" link at the bottom of this page to enter your contact details and become a HERDSA member.

How to renew your HERDSA Membership

If you are already a HERDSA member you can renew your membership in your member's page.  Follow these steps.

1. Access  MY DASHBOARD located at the top right of the screen once you login.  

2. Once you are on your member's page, if you are a standard member (NOT a Fellow or Associate Fellow) please click on the tab on the right side of your members page "RENEW membership"  You can update any details in the renewal form before selecting your method of payment.

FELLOWS and ASSOCIATE FELLOWS follow the steps in number 1. above to access your home page.  Once on your home page renew by selecting the appropriate tab for your membership on the LEFT side of your members HOME page.