Save the Date: UPA Learning and Teaching Conference 2024

L&T Conference

We are thrilled to announce the date for UPA’s 2024 Learning and Teaching Conference on November 14! 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 one-day, online conference will connect Navitas colleagues and partners globally. The planning and execution of the conference will be managed by a specially formed conference committee.

Conference Theme

The theme for the conference is currently under consideration. We look forward to sharing more details as they are finalised, ensuring that our chosen theme will inspire and engage all participants.

Anticipated Benefits

Some of the anticipated benefits and outcomes from the conference include:

  • Enhanced teaching practices
  • Visibility in thought leadership
  • Emphasis on continuous improvement in pathway education, and
  • Recognition of staff contributions and achievements.

Through networking and collaboration at the conference, educators will be able to form partnerships, share resources, and collaborate on projects. This collaborative environment will not only foster creativity and promote shared learning, but also create value by leveraging collective expertise, translating to improved student success and educational outcomes.

Call for Participation:

Your voice matters! There has been great interest from colleges, with teachers and support staff indicating their interest in participating in presentations, round tables, and workshops. We encourage staff to share their ideas for sessions, workshops or presentations that would add value to the conference. Your input will shape this transformative event.

Upcoming Milestones:

Mark your calendar and stay tuned!

June: We will unveil the conference theme and provide details on staff participation.

July: Open call for presentations, round tables, and workshops

October: Release of the final conference program.

Ideas of what could be included in the 2024 Conference (Source: Poll of UPA teachers’ ideas)

Stay tuned for updates and prepare to be part of an event that promises to be both inspiring and impactful!

To access the 2024 Learning and Teaching Conference Committee Terms of Reference, to submit expressions of interest to be part of the conference committee, and/or for any enquiries, please contact Dr Georgie Avard Georgie.avard@navitas.com