Dr Monica Short is a senior lecturer and social science practitioner-researcher in the School of Social Work and Arts at Charles Sturt University, social research expert with Gulbali, adjunct centre scholar with the Australian Centre of Christianity and Culture and facilitator of the International Network of Co-operative Inquirers. mshort@csu.edu.au. Her research shares pedagogical innovations that create student-led transformational learning moments.

Dr Patricia Mackey, Senior Researcher, Course Director of the Bachelor of Social Work, Faculty Member of the Rural Health Research Institute, Co-convenor of the Social Equality, Intersectionality and Inclusion Research Group, and member of the Grounded Theory Research Group and the Curriculum and Pedagogy Research Program at Charles Sturt University, Australia. pmackey@csu.edu.au

Diana Saragi Turnip has over 15 years in higher education, specialising in academic course support and project coordination. At UNSW’s Nexus Program, she enhances education through collaborative changes. As an Educational Developer for the Faculty of Medicine & Health, she translates university-wide initiatives into local solutions, promoting sustainable co-design for educational innovation. She excels in developing innovative learning practices using online technologies. She is a team player who thrives on new ideas, actively listens, and helps stakeholders meet their goals. Passionate about professional growth, she engages in reflective practice and seeks feedback. Her skills include outreach, marketing, administration, research, project management, team building, stakeholder consultation, and strategic selection of teaching strategies based on needs assessments.

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.

Dr Ruby-Ngoc Nhu Nguyen is currently a Senior Lecturer (Academic Development, Education Focused) in the Educational Innovation team in the DVC (Education) Portfolio at the University of Sydney, specialising in inclusive, research-informed approaches to integrating educational technologies, generative AI and media technologies in higher education. She has taught and designed courses across Australia and Japan, supporting diverse student cohorts through culturally responsive and media-rich learning environments. Ruby holds a PhD in Education from the University of Adelaide, where her research explored student engagement and cognitive load in film-based pedagogy. Her ongoing work focuses on sustainable course design, educator capability building, and authentic learning in digital contexts.

Rebecca Smith is the Capability Development Manager within the Learning Enhancement and Innovation unit at the University of Adelaide. She brings over twelve years of leadership experience across secondary and tertiary education, including six years dedicated to shaping and leading professional learning initiatives. Since joining the University in April 2022, Rebecca has contributed to teaching and supported course development through learning design. In her current role, she leads a high-performing team responsible for delivering strategic professional learning for academic and professional staff. She is passionate about leading the design and implementation of purposeful, data-informed learning opportunities that build capability in learning and teaching, integrate educational technologies, and ultimately enhance educational outcomes.

Ben Loveridge is the Immersive Coordinator (AR/VR) within Student and Scholarly Services. He is the administrator of the Pedestal 3D platform and holds a Masters of Music degree in Music Psychology and Performance Science. He is currently a PhD candidate in the Faculty of Fine Arts and Music.

Heather Gaunt (PhD, B Music, BAHons, PostGDip Art Curatorial Studies, GCertHigherEd) is an Academic Specialist with the Museums & Collections Department, University of Melbourne, with over 30 years-experience in the fields of museums and tertiary education. Her role focuses on interdisciplinary teaching & learning for tertiary students using campus art galleries and museums, across all faculties; online and global innovations in museum-based tertiary education; medical and health humanities education; and Scholarship of Teaching & Learning research.