Melissa Singletary is a Senior Registered Nurse and Learning Facilitator at Torrens University Australia, specializing in nursing education and clinical practice. She coordinates an acute care nursing course and has led Sydney’s nursing programs, emphasizing student success and innovation. With expertise in anaesthetics, endoscopy, and emergency care, she integrates hands-on clinical knowledge with innovative teaching. Currently pursuing a Ph.D. in Nursing Education, Melissa focuses on growth mindset, neuroscience of learning, and strategies for fostering student success in nursing education.

Dr. Manisha Thakkar is an accomplished educator and researcher in health sciences, bringing nearly two decades of expertise to the field. She inspires academic excellence by mentoring in SoTL research, championing scholarly teaching practices, and pioneering transformative curriculum innovations to foster student engagement and impactful learning outcomes.

Vesna Sampson is an experienced educator and social ecologist in the Management Discipline within the Business School at Murdoch University. Her primary focus is teaching 'Entrepreneurship and Innovation' programs, that inspire and enable students to embrace a 'business for good' mindset and become agents of change. With over 25 years industry experience across various sectors, Vesna bridges the gap between academic theory and real-world application. Her passion for systems innovation and research drives her to collaborate with and inspire leaders to become engaged planetary stewards; and to co-create a more meaningful, just, and thriving world for all.

Dr Megan Paull is an experienced teacher, researcher and the Head of Management and Marketing Discipline in the Business School at Murdoch University. One of her research interests is teaching scholarship, particularly to enhance the learning experience for both staff and students. Megan has over 30 years’ experience in universities and is well versed in the ever-changing terrain of higher education.

Dr. Anju Kalluvelil Janardhanan is the Deputy Dean at Southern Cross Institute, where she oversees academic programs, staff training, and strategic planning. Her leadership aims to enhance educational quality and student outcomes. Recognised for promoting excellence and innovation, Dr. Anju has earned Teaching Excellence from Swinburne University and Academic Excellence from Federation University. Her educational philosophy emphasises student-centered learning, blending reflective practices with innovative technology for an inclusive, engaging classroom environment. A researcher in Accounting, Finance, Higher Education, and Management, Dr. Anju's work has been published in prestigious journals and has received numerous awards. She contributes to academia as an Online Learning Advisor, HDR Supervisor, Peer Reviewer, and PhD External Examiner. Holding a PhD in Commerce, multiple postgraduate qualifications, and memberships with IPA Australia and IFA UK, she is guided by the motto “Embrace Knowledge, Inspire Minds, Ignite Change” to empower students and transform education.

Mary C. Wright is Professor of Education Scholarship at Educational Innovation, DVC (Education), University of Sydney. Prior to this role, she served as Associate Provost for Teaching and Learning at Brown University (US). Her latest book is Centers for Teaching and Learning: The New Landscape in Higher Education (Johns Hopkins Press, 2023).

Jessica Frawley is a Senior Lecturer in Academic Development and Leadership within Educational Innovation, a part of the DVC (Education) Portfolio at the University of Sydney. She leads students as partners for teaching and learning and is the Director of the AdvanceHE accredited Sydney Educational Fellowship Program.

Thomas Corbin is a Research Fellow in the Centre for Research in Assessment and Digital Learning (CRADLE) at Deakin University. His research focuses on GenAI, assessment, and the philosophy of education. Phillip Dawson is a professor and Co-Director of the Centre for Research in Assessment and Digital Learning (CRADLE) at Deakin University. His research focuses on assessment, feedback, and cheating. Margaret Bearman is a professor with the Centre for Research in Assessment and Digital Learning (CRADLE), Deakin University, Australia. Her current research investigates feedback, assessment, and digital learning in higher and professional education, with particular interests in sociomateriality and clinical contexts.

Anita Dewi is a Lecturer, Course Director, and Workplace Academic Lead in Information Studies at Charles Sturt University (CSU). Prior to joining CSU, Anita spent her career as an information professional in the academic library sector. She is currently the Convenor of International Federation of Library Associations and Institutions (IFLA) Special Interest Group on Library and Information Studies Education in Developing Countries. Her research areas include work-integrated learning (WIL), professional identity, and information literacy. She can be contacted at adewi@csu.edu.au.

Dr. Seung Jung (SJ) Yang is a lecturer at the School of Management and Governance, UNSW Business School. Her teaching portfolio encompasses a range of programs, including the undergraduate Integrated First Year courses and postgraduate International Business courses. She is passionate about research related to emotional intelligence, responsible leadership and management education. Before entering academia, SJ accumulated valuable experience working with multinational companies in South Korea and delivering cross-cultural consulting services to Australian organisations.

Dr. Krysten Blackford is a Senior Lecturer in Health Promotion at Curtin University, with over a decade of experience in higher education. Her education research focuses on enhancing teaching quality and professional identity in Health Promotion education. She currently leads the Australian Health Promotion Association's Learning and Teaching Community of Practice, working to strengthen connections between industry and academia. Krysten has published papers on teaching innovation and curriculum development in Health Promotion, with a particular focus on authentic assessment, work-integrated learning, and competency-based education.

Siew Hong LAM is an Associate Professor and teaches at the Department of Biological Sciences (DBS), Faculty of Science, NUS. He is currently the department’s Assistant Head of the Undergraduate Matters and the Co-chair of the Department Teaching Committee. He is interested in creating rich environments for active learning, the use generative artificial intelligence (Gen AI) tools to enhance academic confidence in students, enhancing transferable employability skills to equip future-ready graduates, and enhancing professional development of fellow educators.

Professor Michelle Picard is the Pro Vice-Chancellor (Learning and Teaching Innovation) at Flinders University and held various leadership roles including at Newcastle University, Murdoch University and the University of Adelaide. She currently serves on the CAULLT (Council of Australasian Leaders in Learning and Teaching) Executive. She is an editor of ASRHE.

Dr Eva Heinrich is Associate Professor at Massey University, teaching in information technology and researching in higher education in learning technologies, assessment, blended learning, and academic development. Eva is founding executive editor of ASRHE, HERDSA’s open-access journal focussed on research and researcher development in SoTL contexts, member of the HERDSA executive and the HERDSA NZ branch committee, and strategic lead, journals, for OAPA (Open Access Publishing Association).

Dr Jo-Anne Kelder has worked in various senior higher education learning and teaching roles at the University of Tasmania, continuing as Adjunct Senior Researcher. provides higher education consultancy services through Jo-Anne Kelder Consulting, focused on building academic staff capacity for scholarship of teaching and learning. She is editor of ASRHE and was Senior Editor for the Journal of University Teaching and Learning Practice (JUTLP) from 2018-2024. She is a founding member of the Open Access Publishing Association (OAPA) and contributes as Director, chairing the Partnerships and Education committees.

Dr Jinki Trevillian is a Senior Lecturer at the University of New South Wales (UNSW) Business School where she has been the Academic Lead for the Work Integrated Learning program since 2023, working in Education Development and teaching sustainability. Jinki has a background in the humanities and a PhD in History, 'Talking With the Old People; histories of Cape York Peninsula 1930s-1950s', which brought oral histories into dialogue with archival history sources. Prior to returning full time to academia and taking up the role Education Director at the Centre for Social Impact (2020-2021), Jinki worked in festivals and events with a passionate commitment to intangible heritage in art, culture and history. Passionate about education and social impact, Jinki has led the education program at the Centre for Social Impact (UNSW) and worked for the Pro-Vice Chancellor of Education and Student Experience before joining the Education Initiative in the Business School.

Hora Hedayati is a senior lecturer in the Business School Education portfolio. She has served as the academic lead for Assessment in Master of Commerce program and the course authority for a work-integrated learning course in Business postgraduate programs since 2022. In these capacities, she has conducted program-level review of assessments and design and implemented a new assessment structure in the WIL course she has been leading. Hora has co-led the design and development of a program-level experiential learning assessment program for Master of Commerce. She is also an active member of university assessment and feedback reform working group on programmatic assessment and is participating in a competency/mastery assessment pilot in her WIL course. Her primary research interests and academic practice centres on assessment validation and improving the assessment literacy of academic staff. and academic practice has been assessment validation and assessment literacy of academic staff.

Hanyu Qin is a PhD student at the Faculty of Education of the University of Hong Kong. Her major research interests are focused on doctoral education and the career trajectories of doctorates.

With over three decades of dedicated experience in education Anne-Marie has been at the fore front of advancing teaching, learning and assessment across diverse education settings. With a substantial publication record and an established international research profile, her work benefits both students and the broader academic community. As an innovative and technologically savvy educator Anne-Marie leverages her deep understanding of educational technology to enhance learning experiences. Anne-Marie is committed to ethical use of AI in the context of academic integrity in assessment, advocating for transparent, fair and accountable practises prioritising validity and reliability in assessment.

Dr Kelly Galvin is a Senior Lecturer in the Education Innovation Exchange at Swinburne University and has a 28-year career spanning education and health industries. She has enjoyed a variety of academic, professional, and educational leadership roles in Higher Education across Australia and the UK. Her current work involves engaging in research to guide the learning experience to be transformational and contextually relevant. She also supports academic staff with national and global award recognition and teaches in the Graduate Certificate of Teaching and Learning.

Elisa is a Lecturer in the Education Futures group within the Education Innovation Exchange at Swinburne and is a highly experienced academic, researcher and educator, holding a range of roles across higher education, scientific consulting and publishing over the last 25 years. She holds a PhD in Zoology from the University of Melbourne and has worked as an instructor and researcher in the biological and ecological sciences in Australia, New Zealand and the US, and more recently as an academic developer and higher education researcher at the University of Sydney and the University of Melbourne. She has held senior roles on several multi-institutional interdisciplinary research grants.

Jen is a Senior Lecturer in the Learning Futures team at Western Sydney University and chairs the University’s Academic Integrity Working Party. In previous roles she has taught academic writing, led partnerships between English language specialists and program leaders to integrate graduate capabilities in curriculum, and led the design, administration and integration of work-integrated learning in curriculum. Jen has a strong commitment to widening participation and research and practice that improves student learning and experience. She works with students as partners where possible and has mentored, co-authored and co-designed with undergraduate researchers and student partners at Western Sydney University and Macquarie University. Her research interests and practice are grounded in applied linguistics, literacy, TESOL and the sociology of education, and include academic literacies, integrity and sustainability.

Dr. Nandini Sidnal is a distinguished academic leader and researcher with over 25 years of experience in teaching, research, and administration within the higher education sector. Currently, she serves as an Associate Professor in Design and Creative Technology at Torrens University Australia. Dr. Sidnal holds a PhD in Computer Science (Artificial Intelligence) and has successfully supervised PhD students in the field of computer science. She is known for developing engaging, hands-on course content that has earned exceptional feedback from students, achieving an average rating of 4.8 to 5 /5. Dr. Sidnal emphasizes practical teaching methods and has helped postgraduate students secure better job opportunities through industry-driven projects. An active researcher with multiple publications and collaborations with companies like Intel and Nokia, Dr. Sidnal is also a passionate advocate for diversity in STEM, actively inspiring women in science through initiatives such as SoapBox Science.

Bailey is a passionate advocate for diversity, inclusion, and social justice in higher education. A wheelchair user and proud neurodivergent individual, they bring lived experience to their academic pursuits and professional work. Bailey is completing their studies in social work while actively contributing to the advancement of disability inclusion through leadership roles. As a professional dealing with intersectionality and diversity, in academic settings Bailey integrates intersectional frameworks into pedagogy, focusing on empowering marginalised students and dismantling systemic barriers. Their advocacy extends to community development and the promotion of anti-ableist and anti-racist practices in education. Bailey's work reflects their commitment to reimagining higher education as a space where diversity is celebrated and all students thrive. They aim to inspire educators to embrace critical reflection and innovative approaches that enhance equity, belonging, and student success.

Sahaya Jesto is a dedicated academic and nursing professional committed to advancing education through innovative teaching strategies, curriculum development and mentoring. She integrates technology and research to drive excellence in nursing education and inspires transformative changes in healthcare practice.

Dr. Manisha Thakkar is an accomplished educator and researcher in health sciences, bringing nearly two decades of expertise to the field. She inspires academic excellence by mentoring in SoTL research, championing scholarly teaching practices, and pioneering transformative curriculum innovations to foster student engagement and impactful learning outcomes.

Dr. Janine Arantes is a researcher, educator, and leader the emerging AI governance space. As a co-leader of the "New Frontiers in Justice, Education, Policy, and Advocacy" discipline at Victoria University, Janine's work focuses on the intersection of generative artificial intelligence (GenAI), workplace rights, and educational equity. She has been recognized with accolades, including the ATEA Early Career Research Grant and the VU Researcher with Impact Award. Janine's research explores how emerging technologies influence education, particularly for pre-service teachers, with a focus on psychosocial risks, academic integrity, and AI governance. She is an internationally published scholar with over 30 works and a strong commitment to social justice, feminist theory, and cultural responsiveness. Janine’s leadership extends to national and global networks, driving innovation in inclusive teaching practices and contributing to policies, procedures and strategy that aims to address the ethical and social dimensions of AI in education.

Andrew Prevett, BSW (Hons), is a highly experienced professional with over 25 years of combined service in the Australian Army and state law enforcement. He is currently a PhD candidate and research assistant at Flinders University, working within the Open Door Initiative. His doctoral research explores the factors influencing veteran well-being and health outcomes across Australia’s veteran non-profit sector. Andrew is a published author in peer-reviewed journals and a recognised expert in military cultural competency. He has been commissioned to deliver training programs across university and healthcare sectors, enhancing institutional understanding and engagement with military-connected communities. His work bridges extensive frontline experience with academic inquiry, contributing meaningfully to both policy and practice in veteran transition and support.

Dr Chedia Dhaoui is a Lecturer at the School of Information Systems and Technology Management, UNSW Business School. She has received a PhD in Marketing from the Faculty of Business and Economics, Macquarie University, and a PhD in Business Intelligence from the Université de Lorraine, France. Through her applied research in marketing and business intelligence, Chedia seeks to excel in Social Media Analytics, and AI-driven Analytics. I am a quantitative researcher. Through my applied research in AI and Business Intelligence, I seek to excel in both teaching and research in AI for Analytics. My research interests cover the dynamics of consumer and brand engagement in online social media environments, emotion AI, Explainable AI, and the application of AI for multi-modal unstructured social media data analysis. My research is data-driven using large datasets gathered from online social networking platforms using advanced data analytics techniques to turn big data into actionable insights.