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2024 in review: Celebrating a year of excellence in learning, teaching, and community

As 2024 draws to a close, we reflect on and celebrate a year filled with collaboration, community spirit, and a shared commitment to excellence in teaching and learning. Read on to revisit key initiatives, explore highlights, and celebrate the contributions of our staff who made it possible. Community Contributions Our Communities of Practice (CoPs) provide…

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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 SoTL…

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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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‘Education for Sustainable Development’ online community for staff

As part of our roadmap to embed Education for Sustainable Development (ESD) into our curriculum and teaching practices, earlier this year L&T Services (UPA) launched an ESD Online Community – a dedicated platform on MS Teams designed to empower, connect, and inspire academic staff, and support them with the implementation of ESD in their teaching…

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A roadmap for Education for Sustainable Development (ESD)

Over the past three years Navitas has been taking serious steps to consider the impact we have as an organisation. Aligned with our Navitas IMPACT strategy, and the United Nations’ Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs), Education for Sustainable Development (ESD) specifically focuses on our impact as an educator. Understanding Sustainable Development and Global Citizenship Before we…

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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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UPA Learning and Teaching Conference 2024

We are thrilled to announce UPA’s 2024 Learning and Teaching Conference! This year marks a significant milestone as UPA hosts its inaugural divisional learning and teaching conference. The overarching goal is to create a conference that showcases UPA’s commitment to value creation for our students and partners. Conference Overview This conference will connect Navitas colleagues…

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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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La Trobe College Australia student recognised as finalist in prestigious Study Melbourne award

LTCA student’s contributions to volunteering and community engagement have seen her recognised as a finalist for International Student of the Year (Vocational Education and Training) by Victorian Government initiative, Study Melbourne.

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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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Introducing the Student Success Playbook

At the heart of the UPA Student Retention and Success project lies the Student Success Playbook, showcasing examples of Navitas University Partnerships Australasia (UPA) colleges’ evidence-based, best-practice processes, strategies, and initiatives that enhance student success across the student lifecycle.

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Fostering Academic Integrity through Peer Mentoring Programs: An Examination of On-Campus ‘Influencers’ and ‘Intervenors’ at Griffith College

Read about the innovative features of these programs shared at the AAIN Forum (2023), highlighting crucial roles played by Mates as ‘Influencers’ and Peer Assisted Learning leads (PALs) as ‘Intervenors’ in promoting academic integrity.

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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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