News & Blogs

By Sarah Mirza, Software Engineer Student

Sarah recaps on her time working with the PVCESE Media & Immersive team to create EyeSim, a VR experience for Optometry and Ophthalmology students.

Data Insights for Student Learning and Support is a new UNSW strategic project being developed by the PVCESE Innovation Pillar.

Much has been happening in recent weeks on the Generative AI front at UNSW, both centrally and within the schools and faculties.

By Dr James Bedford, Academic Learning Facilitator

How are our students reacting to the appearance of tools such as ChatGPT and alike?

The Educational Technology Support team is excited to announce the revamp of the Educational Technology Teaching Gateway section!

By Graham Hannah, Media & Immersive Team, Innovation Pillar, PVC Education & Student Experience 

By A/Prof. Riza Yosia Sunindijo, UNSW Built Environment 

Hear from Riza on how he aims to tailor teaching support to ensure equitable and inclusive learning with the EchoImpact Grant.

By Associate Professor Lynn Gribble,  UNSW Business School

Lynn reveals her early observations on how the use of Generative AI is impacting her students, and the guidance to use these technologies in ethical ways.

Colleagues from the Educational Innovation Pillar, led by Prof. Simon McIntyre, share their highlights in the 2022 Educational Innovation Annual Report. 

UNSW has created new flexible spaces for study and learning and to support to our student community.

By Dr Deborah Barros Leal Farias, UNSW Arts, Design & Architecture

Deborah shares her experience of how handing out free chocolate to her students taught her a life lesson on overcoming imposter syndrome.

By Jacky Cranney, Nalini Pather, Leesa Sidhu, Gary Velan; SEA Fellows

Scientia Education Academy Fellows discuss how rigorous psychological science of wellbeing translates into curricular design and delivery.

With many more international students expected to return to campus in 2023, services and support is available to assist in their return to campus, or to kick start their journey.

By Professor Elizabeth (Liz) Angstmann, UNSW Science
Liz shares her experience of trialing the removal of grades from a physics course, by unpacking the rationale for the move...

By Professor Gary Velan, UNSW Medicine & Health

Gary discusses the issue of 'Marksism', a term he uses to describe the pernicious culture of assessment focused on marks, and lists strategies to combat the problem.

Congratulations to A/Prof Ang Liu and Michael Kasumovic for each being awarded a Citation for Outstanding Contributions to Student Learning, as part of the 2022 Australian Awards for University Teaching (AAUT), a highly competitive and prestigious

UNSW’s Learning Environment website has two exciting new features available for UNSW staff to support the return of teaching on campus, learn more. 

By Professor Merlin Crossley, Deputy Vice-Chancellor Academic Quality

Merlin discusses his thoughts on the importance of teachers rather than technology in education.