HERDSA Notices 29 September 2021

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* TERNZ Conference – Abstract Submission Deadline Extended Until 11 October
* HERDSA national webinar series: Increasing student engagement, satisfaction and learning through pre-class activities
* Research Fellow in Engineering and Computing Education
* Current Vacancy - Director Teaching Academy, Massey University, Aotearoa New Zealand
* CRADLE Symposium 2021 - join us online for two keynote presentations and a panel session!
* NCSEHE & EPHEA event: World Access to Higher Education Day Australasia
* New online first articles in Higher Education Research and Development

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TERNZ Conference – Abstract Submission Deadline Extended Until 11 October
Wednesday-Friday 24th-26th November 2021

HERDSA NZ is pleased announce that the Tertiary Education Research New Zealand (TERNZ) conference will take place in Dunedin from Wednesday-Friday November 24th-26th at the University of Otago. Abstract submissions will be accepted until 11 October. Registration is only $NZ 250. Further details, including proposal guidelines, can be found on the following website: https://herdsa.org.nz/. Please use the “TERNZ” dropdown menu at the top of the page.

Further information: rob.wass@otago.ac.nz or julie.timmermans@otago.ac.nz

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HERDSA national webinar series: Increasing student engagement, satisfaction and learning through pre-class activities
Thursday 11th November 2021 12.00-1.00pm AEST

Student preparation for in-class practical experiences enables students to confidently and competently apply theory to practical activities. Despite developing quality preparatory resources, most students were choosing not to engage. Associate Professor Jennifer Wilson therefore repackaged the resources into a series of gamified, online, adaptive, laboratory preparatory modules (GOAL-PMs) to successfully increase student engagement, satisfaction and learning in her Biochemistry course laboratory sessions as measured by system metrics, student survey and focus groups. The GOAL-PMs supported deeper learning with students asking conceptual questions (e.g., “why?”) during class instead of procedural questions (e.g. “how do I do this?”). Associate Professor Wilson has expanded this approach into her course content and other courses at student request. The GOAL-PM intervention promotes improved preparation and performance for classes requiring prior knowledge. Register at https://www.herdsa.org.au/herdsa-webinar-series

Further information: https://www.herdsa.org.au/herdsa-webinar-series

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Research Fellow in Engineering and Computing Education
Applications close 14 October 2021

An excellent opportunity exists for a researcher with a PhD in engineering education, computing education, or a related field, to undertake research in the Teaching and Learning Laboratory in the Faculty of Engineering and Information Technology at The University of Melbourne.

Further information: https://jobs.unimelb.edu.au/caw/en/job/906445/research-fellow-in-enginee...

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Current Vacancy - Director Teaching Academy, Massey University, Aotearoa New Zealand
Applications close 17 October 2021

The Director – Teaching Academy is the national lead responsible for developing Massey University academic staff to be high-quality teachers and in turn improving the learning experience of our students. This role will drive the research, development and external profile of our academics and the quality of their teaching.
Responsible to Dean Academic portfolio which provides leadership and support to the University in all matters relating to face-to-face, distance/online and blended learning, teaching and student academic success, to ensure that the University’s academic offer, and teaching and learning experiences are high quality, sustainable and fit-for-purpose.

Further information: https://masseyunicareers.nga.net.nz/cp/index.cfm?AudienceTypeCode=EXT

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CRADLE Symposium 2021 - join us online for two keynote presentations and a panel session!
21, 25 & 26 October 2021

Join us for three exciting events as part of the annual CRADLE research symposium. CRADLE researchers are increasingly aware of the ways in which assessment can impact on inclusion, equity and access in higher education.

This year we are bringing together researchers in the fields of higher education assessment, inclusion and social justice, to share ideas, research and practice, and problematise the concept of inclusive assessment. The symposium aims to take stock of what has already been achieved (both practical and conceptual), identify areas of synergy for collaboration, and develop a research agenda that serves to improve the equity of assessment in higher education.

We are delighted to host Dr Jan McArthur on Thursday 21 October at 5pm AEDT and Prof. Penny Jane Burke, Monday 25 October at 10.30am AEDT. Our two keynote speakers will share their perspectives and spark conversations.
Register Now https://cradle_symposium_2021.eventbrite.com.au/

To conclude the symposium, we are excited to convene a panel discussion with researchers Prof. Sarah O'Shea, Dr Jessamy Gleeson, Dr Ben Whitburn and Prof. Phill Dawson on Tuesday 26 October at 4pm AEDT.
Register Now https://symposium_2021_panel_discussion.eventbrite.com.au/

Further information: cradle@deakin.edu.au

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NCSEHE & EPHEA event: World Access to Higher Education Day Australasia
17 November 2021

The National Centre for Student Equity in Higher Education (NCSEHE) and Equity Practitioners in Higher Education Australasia (EPHEA) invite you to join us on 17 November for WAHED Australasia.

This year’s event will feature a keynote from Professor Maria Raciti (USC), who will tackle the question, What’s the next step to help low SES students navigate perceived risk during these volatile, uncertain, complex and ambiguous times? We will also hear from a disability practitioner and student panel, discussing important accessibility considerations when returning to an on-campus learning model.

The 2021 'Champions for Change' will be recognised for their extraordinary efforts in supporting students to succeed in higher education. WAHED 2021 will also mark the introduction of the NCSEHE and EPHEA Australasian Spotlight on Equity: Grants for recognition of impact.

Further information: https://www.ncsehe.edu.au/event/ncsehe-ephea-wahed-2021/

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New online first articles in Higher Education Research and Development

Understanding international postgraduate students’ educational mobility to China: an ecological systematic perspective, Yun Yu, Ming Cheng & Yuwei Xu, https://doi.org/10.1080/07294360.2021.1973383

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