Therese is the Discipline Lead of Nutrition and Dietetics at Edith Cowan University in Western Australia, where she teaches research units and supervises student research projects. Her own research has a focus on supporting new parents with breastfeeding and early nutrition. Therese has an interest in online learning and most of her teaching is done online. Outside of work, Therese is the proud manager of her boys’ junior cricket team - they are still chasing their first win but have a lot of fun anyway.

Yvette Kalubi Kashama is a Computer Engineer specializing in analysis and programming. She is also a project manager for community development in rural areas and serves as a webmaster at the Association of Students for African Development (AEDA). Her work focuses on education and the empowerment of girls in peri-urban and rural areas of the Democratic Republic of Congo and Sub-Saharan Africa. She is dedicated to social inclusion and combating gender inequalities.

Dr Dhanushi Abeygunawardena is an education-focused lecturer and a Nexus Fellow from the School of BABS, in the faculty of Science at UNSW, Sydney. Having designed and delivered new undergraduate and professional development courses, she has extensive experience in curriculum and course design and co-leads the Course Design and Development CoP at UNSW. Dhanushi is passionate about ensuring students are equipped with the most current knowledge and skills, with a particular focus on designing curricula and assessments that reflect the evolving needs of the workforce and technological advancements.

Linda Ng's primary interests lie in education and workforce development, emphasising the importance of training and supporting healthcare professionals to ensure the best possible care for neonates. Linda's commitment to advancing neonatal health is evident through her numerous publications and her active involvement in teaching the next generation of healthcare professionals.

Judith is a teaching academic at Curtin University with work experience of over 15 years in academia. She is the Course Coordinator for the Health Administration Course, accredited by the Australasian College of Health Services Management (ACHSM). Judith also coordinates and teaches health services management, health system planning, health policy and decision making, and organisation of healthcare systems units under Master of Health Administration and Public Health courses. In addition, Judith supervises research projects for PhD, master's, and honour’s students at the School of Population Health. Judith is a certified Health Executive by the Australasian College of Health Services Management (ACHSM), a fellow of the Advance Higher Education, and an associate fellow of the Higher Education Research and Development Society of Australasia (HERDSA). Her areas of research interest include student engagement in learning, assessment design, learning and teaching innovations, and evidence-based practices. Before joining academia, Judith worked as a health services manager in hospital and international non-governmental organisation (INGO) settings in Malawi and South Africa.

Associate Professor Kate Tregloan is Assoc Dean (Teaching and Learning), and Director of the Built Environments Learning + Teaching (BEL+T) group, in the Faculty of Architecture Building and Planning. The BEL+T group applies creative problem-solving and design-led approaches, evidence-based research methodologies and project-focused consultancy to improve teaching quality and student engagement in built environment disciplines. Kate focuses on education and its contributions to interdisciplinary impact, the built environment, and addressing community need. She is most interested in the decisions and values that influence creative work, and how digital tools can support learning and making in education as well as in practice. Her PHD research focussed on experiences and education for design epiphany (aha!) and she still loves a good idea.

As an early researcher in the dynamic fields of data science and information systems, Qishang Chua has cultivated a diverse academic background that bridges technology, finance, and educational innovation. His educational journey spans two prestigious Australian institutions: the University of Canberra where he completed a master’s degree in information technology and systems (specialised in Data Science), and the Australian National University, where he earned a double bachelor’s degree in actuarial studies and commerce (major in Finance). Qishang’s research interests converge at the intersection of technology and education, as evidenced by a recent contribution to the "Online and Autonomous Teaching" paper, presented at the Australasian Conference of Information Systems (ACIS) in 2024 where his work explores flexible learning methodologies in the context of pandemic-induced educational transformations.

Dr Emma Price is a Scholarly Teaching Fellow (Learning and Teaching) with specialisation in tertiary education and learning and teaching professional development. Her research focuses on enhancing tertiary education by critically examining established paradigms in higher education pedagogy, and exploring transitions to synchronous and asynchronous learning environments.

Alice is an Associate Professor in the School of Education at the University of Southern Queensland (UniSQ), Australia, with over twenty years’ experience in exemplary teaching in higher education (HE). Recipient of numerous awards, including the UniSQ Excellence in Teaching Award for Online learning Innovation, Alice has a strong track record of successful Scholarship of Teaching and Learning (SoTL) fellowships, grants, and leading and working in research multi-disciplinary teams. Her research and publications focus on supporting online student engagement in HE, including the development of the world’s first ‘nudge protocol’; and advancing the Online Engagement Framework (OEF) for Higher Education with the addition of strategies that help inform real-world application.

Associate Professor Christopher Fisher – Experienced online teacher and researcher who has overseen the end-to-end delivery of high-quality postgraduate fully online education, ensuring compliance with policies and procedures, contributing to and leading high-level leadership and strategy discussions, mentoring academic staff, developing and reviewing course content and assessment. He has led the development of new and innovative courses as well as designing and maintaining data-driven continuous improvement processes.

Dr Lynette Pretorius is an award-winning educator and researcher who interlaces imagination and insight to reimagine what higher education can be. Drawing on her interdisciplinary expertise, she weaves together diverse ideas, lived experiences, and pedagogical innovations to create inclusive and transformative learning environments. Lynette has extensive experience teaching across undergraduate, postgraduate, and graduate research levels, including supervising PhD students. Her research advocates for more compassionate, equitable, and creative learning environments, with a particular focus on doctoral education, academic identity, student wellbeing, and AI literacy. She is the author of numerous peer-reviewed publications, including two academic books that explore the lived experiences of graduate research students. As a Senior Fellow of the Higher Education Academy, Lynette has also been internationally recognised for her leadership in teaching and learning, particularly her dedication to designing transformative educational experiences that centre wellbeing, justice, and student growth.

Dr. Cecilia Anthony Das is a distinguished legal scholar with expertise in corporate law, employment law, and ESG (Environmental, Social, and Governance) practices. With a PhD in Innovation Policy from Curtin University, her research focused on Malaysia’s innovation system and its influence on national innovation capabilities. Dr. Das’s scholarship addresses pressing global challenges, such as corporate governance, workplace regulation, and modern slavery, with an emphasis on sustainability, ethics, and human rights. Her extensive portfolio of peer-reviewed publications, book chapters, and conference presentations reflects her commitment to advancing knowledge and informing policy and legislative reforms. As an educator, Dr. Das integrates her academic and professional experience to inspire and equip students with critical thinking skills and an understanding of legal and corporate frameworks. Her teaching philosophy combines academic rigour with practical insights, fostering a dynamic and engaging learning environment.

Dr Chun Chuen Billy Chan is an academic development lecturer at UNSW Business School. He earned his PhD in Education from The University of Sydney and has over 15 years of experience teaching TESOL and EAP at international and local universities. Drawing on learning sciences, he focuses on curriculum and pedagogy design, bringing innovative perspectives to inter-, multi-, transdisciplinary education and research programs. His primary research interests include curriculum and pedagogy development and design, AI pedagogy, equity and inclusive education, multimodal literacy, critical thinking, and learning sciences. Through this work, he aims to deepen our understanding of evolving educational contexts and to foster transformative learning experiences for diverse student populations.

Dr. Kashmira Dave is a Senior Lecturer in Academic Development with over 20 years of expertise in teaching, learning design, and research. Her work encompasses various areas, including higher education learning and teaching, curriculum development, active learning, and technology integration in higher education. Kashmira leads professional development initiatives, drives curriculum innovation, and manages projects that enhance academic staff's Scholarship of Teaching and Learning (SoTL). A published researcher and reviewer, she is passionate about advancing educational practices through evidence-based strategies and fostering a vibrant community of practice in higher education.

Dr Daniel Andrews is an education focused Lecturer within the School of Biomedical Sciences at Monash University. After completing his PhD at Monash University in Structural Biology, he turned his attention to delivering quality engaging Science education. Having had roles as an academic and learning design roles, Daniel strives to creating learning environments to provide transformative educational experiences for students. His research interests lie in unpacking the complexity around how students learn and the ways in which we can encourage students to become lifelong learners.

Thomas Ricks is a lecturer in nursing from the Australian Catholic University and a PhD candidate. His PhD focuses on sessional nursing staff experience and motivation to including exploring changes to improve sustainability for sessional workforce.

Laurita Stoneman is a casual nurse academic and PhD candidate researching the experiences of casual nurse academics who work remotely in Australia. Laurita is an experienced clinical nurse educator and has extensive nursing experience across many specialty areas.

Nicole Blakey is a Senior Lecturer and the Deputy Head of School (Melbourne) for the School of Nursing, Midwifery, and Paramedicine at Australian Catholic University. Over the past 10 years, she has managed the recruitment, onboarding, supervision, and professional development of casual academic staff and clinical placement facilitators. In 2024, Nicole led a team to create an online orientation program specifically designed for casual academics within the school.

Dr. Maxine (Max) Mitchell is a transformative learning scholar with 25 years in higher education, focusing on technology-enhanced learning and professional practice that fosters individual agency and identity. Her teaching experience spans varied higher education contexts, from large undergraduate courses in management and marketing to postgraduate courses in leadership and teaching practice, adapting to diverse learning modes. Max’s passion is to co-create innovative, impactful teaching practices that drive personalised learning, professional growth, and practical application. Her influence extends beyond the classroom, designing interdisciplinary programs that encourage educators and support staff to explore new approaches, build resilience, and cultivate a strong sense of professional autonomy. Through these programs, she provides a courageous space for colleagues to stretch, grow, and claim ownership of their professional learning journeys, fostering a liberated, empowered identity in teaching and learning. Her work consistently advances institutional practices and promotes holistic educational transformation.

Dr Natalie Oh is a Senior Fellow of the Higher Education Academy (SFHEA) and an academic in the School of Banking and Finance at UNSW. She has worked with the World Bank in Washington, D.C., as part of the FSAP program and has led a nonprofit organisation dedicated to poverty eradication in developing countries. A strong advocate for the principle of 'Education for All,' she has extensive volunteer experience in teaching financial literacy in both developed and developing countries.

Dr Evelyn Lai is an Education-Focused Lecturer in the School of Banking and Finance at The University of New South Wales. She is a passionate educator with a range of experience across various Disciplines within the Business School – ranging from first-year core units to postgraduate level courses. She was part of the inaugural group of staff members awarded a fellowship by the Higher Education Academy in recognition of their contributions to teaching and learning. Evelyn’s research interests focus on assessment and feedback design to encourage sustainable learning, educational technology (EdTech), and data-driven student learning experiences. Her teaching initiatives have been previously presented at ISSOTL and ASCILITE conferences.

Daniela is the Nexus Fellow at the School of Health Sciences at UNSW, and an Adjunct Associate Professor in Occupational Therapy at the University of Canberra. She is interested in programmatic assessment and the use of arts and humanities in higher education.

Naama is a Senior Lecturer in Sociology and Social Sciences at the School of Social Sciences, UNSW. She believes that classrooms should allow students to discover and explore knowledge around them.

A senior fellow of the Advance Higher Education, Bopelo Boitshwarelo has over 25 years working in the university sector both across Australia and overseas. He has primarily worked in educational/academic development roles with a particular focus on online and distance learning. Bopelo has been involved in cross-institutional initiatives such as the South Australia and Northern Territory Peer Excellence Network (SANTPEN), a network promoting capacity building in SoTL. He has also been an AAUT assessor since 2018, assessing national teaching awards. On the research front, Bopelo’s publications are in the general areas of online and blended learning, learning design and academic development, and they include conference papers, journal articles and a book chapter. He has also been involved in reviewing journal articles, notably Studies in Higher Education and International Research Review Online and Distance Learning (IRRODL) and International Journal of Academic Development.

Shashi Nallaya has many years of experience teaching academic literacies, English language, and second language acquisition. She has been extensively involved in the design, implementation and evaluation of English language and teacher training programs at primary, secondary and tertiary levels, in various linguistic and cultural settings. She is currently working as an Academic Developer at UniSA. In this role, she is responsible for helping academics implement an innovative curriculum through mentoring, staff development sessions and resources. Shashi Nallaya studied for her PhD at the School of Education, The University of Adelaide. Her doctoral study investigated how technology, student characteristics and learning needs impact the acquisition of English language proficiency. Prior to taking up her current role, she was working as a Learning Adviser at the Faculty of Professions, University of Adelaide. She was an academic at the Faculty of Languages, Sultan Idris Education University, Malaysia where she was involved in the training of pre-service teachers.

Professor Teri Balser is a certified Sociocracy trainer and long-time academic and leader – having been a dean, provost, and interim university president. Internationally recognized for her scholarship and teaching, she is a Principal Fellow with Advance Higher Education, and has been named U.S. Professor of the Year for Doctoral Universities, Fulbright-Nehru Distinguished Chair to India, and John Curtin Distinguished Professor. She is a trained coach and certified facilitator who brings the perspective of both scholar and administrative leader to her efforts to create change and renewed public purpose in tertiary education. She can be reached at www.teribalser.com

Dr. Angie Nguyen holds the role of Education Design and Quality Manager at UNSW. Her research focuses on curriculum design and development, evaluation, education management and leadership, professional development, and cross-cultural research.

Andrew Prevett brings with him two decades of diverse experience gained from serving in both the Australian Army and state law enforcement. Upon earning his BSW(Hons) in 2023, he made the transition into academia. Currently pursuing his PhD within the Open-Door Research Initiative at Flinders University, where he investigates the factors affecting veteran well-being and health outcomes. Alongside his research, Andrew supports injured veterans through his direct service delivery role as a social worker and advocate in the non-profit sector.

Monica is a senior lecturer at CSU in the school of Social Work and Arts. Co-designed participatory research with people with the lived experience is fundamental to Dr Monica Short’s work. Honouring emic (insider) and etic (outsider) knowledge, collaboration, valuing relationships, sharing power, promoting social justice, and upholding egalitarian principles are central principles for her research. Monica applies an integrated lens with an epistemological base in social work, sociology, and theology in her work; and she utilises methodologies such as co-operative inquiry, ethnography, literature review, and case studies. Her research contributes to the CSU research narrative of the development of individuals and thriving communities with strong social frameworks where harmony resides.

Dr Koh and Ms Hourani are passionate early-career academics dedicated to enhancing the first-year students' experience at Murdoch University. Both of them are part of the teaching team for the unit BIO152, Cell Biology, at Murdoch University, where they manage a cohort of approximately 650 students annually. Their work aims to improve the overall learning experience for STEM students, particularly in their first years and they are always seeking innovative approaches to actively engage students and foster student academic success. As both educators and researchers, they are deeply invested in shaping a positive learning experience for students at Murdoch University.

Dr Koh and Ms Hourani are passionate early-career academics dedicated to enhancing the first-year students' experience at Murdoch University. Both of them are part of the teaching team for the unit BIO152, Cell Biology, at Murdoch University, where they manage a cohort of approximately 650 students annually. Their work aims to improve the overall learning experience for STEM students, particularly in their first years and they are always seeking innovative approaches to actively engage students and foster student academic success. As both educators and researchers, they are deeply invested in shaping a positive learning experience for students at Murdoch University.