Engaging in SoTL

Congrats to our 2024 Navitas Advance HE Fellows

Congratulations to our newest Navitas Advance HE Fellows for 2024! These dedicated academic staff members have successfully participated in the Navitas Advance HE Fellowship Program, submitted their applications to Advance HE, and earned Fellowship and well-deserved recognition for their commitment to excellence in teaching and learning. The Navitas Advance HE Fellowship Program offers comprehensive guidance…

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Promoting SoTL: Characteristics, Benefits, and the Path Forward

At Navitas, the Teacher Lifelong Learning Model supports educators at different career stages, from Foundation to Advanced, and encourages continuous professional development and engagement with Scholarship of Teaching and Learning (SoTL), tailored to each educator’s experience and expertise level: Foundation Stage: Focuses on developing foundational teaching skills. Early Career Stage: Introduces reflective practices and small…

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CELUSA graduate named co-winner of the 2024 University of South Australia Student Volunteer of the Year Award

CELUSA graduate and current UniSA student Lucia Rojas Rocha has been awarded co-winner of the prestigious UniSA Student Volunteer Award 2024, which recognises and celebrates outstanding volunteerism and contribution to the broader community and/or campus life. Lucia’s mentor, Senior ELICOS teacher at the Centre for English Language in the University of South Australia (CELUSA), Lorena Ajuria…

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A successful inaugural Learning and Teaching Conference (UPA)

Over 200 Navitas educators, leaders, and sector experts gathered this week to explore the theme “Shaping Student Success in Higher Education – Innovative and Inclusive Approaches for Global Learners” at the inaugural UPA Learning and Teaching Conference (2024). Featuring over 40 presenters from across Navitas UPA, the conference provided an opportunity for staff to come…

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Cheers to our L&T Comm-YOU-nity | 2023 in review

As 2023 comes to a close, we pause to reflect on the numerous milestones and events that have shaped our learning and teaching community over the past year, kicking off with an exploration into Generative AI, followed by conference presentations, the launch of our Student Success Playbook, and reflective discussions within our Communities of Practice.

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Celebrating our newest Navitas Advance HE Fellows (2023)

Today we celebrate the 200th Advance HE Fellowship awarded to Navitas educators, who joined the Navitas Advance HE Fellowship program and were awarded Fellowship for their dedication to continuously advance their approach to deliver the best student learning experience.

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Insights from “A Year of Super-Accessible Generative AI in Higher Education: A Navitas Staff Forum”

To reflect upon and share strategies regarding teaching, learning, assessment, and generative AI, Navitas staff from across the globe came together for Learning and Teaching Staff Forum: “A Year of Super-Accessible Generative AI”.

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Navitas at the Australian International Education Conference (AIEC) 2023: Highlights and reflections

Navitas was well represented at the conference, which saw over 1700 delegates come together to explore the “visionary and transformative” power of international education. Navitas presenters explored topics such as global student flows, generative AI, and student cultural and linguistic connection with staff.

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Nurturing Educators and Fostering Collaboration in the Evolving Landscape of Education

Contributing to a thriving educational community that nurtures both personal and professional growth are the Teachers’ Lounge for University Partnerships Australasia (UPA) academic staff, and the Generative AI Toolkit available to all Navitas staff globally. 

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What does it really mean to be an Academic Coordinator?

Similar to a football coach on the sidelines, Academic Coordinators step into a leadership role to guide their team. But what does it truly mean to be an Academic Coordinator? We invited Academic Coordinators across Navitas Australasia to share their perspective and peel back the layers of this multifaceted role.

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Harnessing the Power of Communities of Practice: Embracing Proactive Communication for Growth and Collaboration

By consciously prioritising communication and engagement with colleagues and incorporating dedicated sessions for connection and collaboration, we can create the time needed to foster vital interactions.

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Celebrating Navitas Advance HE Fellows

Navitas Learning & Teaching Services (UPA) is delighted to announce that 42 Navitas staff members have recently been awarded Advance HE Fellowship.

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Academic Integrity Awareness Week at ACAP

ACAP’s Academic Integrity Awareness Week aimed to raise awareness of the importance of academic integrity to students and staff.

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