Introduction: Pharmacists typically experience high levels of stress resulting from burnout, practice/professional uncertainties and workload issues. Pharmacy students face significant stressors including assignments, placements, exams, cost of living, and more, which can negatively affect their academic performance and well-being. Resilience has been described as the ability to rebound from adversity and setbacks and has been positively linked to psychological well-being and increased quality of life. Resilience has been shown to improve stress responses in a variety of academic and professional environments. If we are to navigate the dynamic nature of modern pharmacy practice, we must develop resilience to not only endure, but to thrive.
Methods: Researchers from The University of Sydney and the University of Minnesota aimed to understand how pharmacy students value, develop, and maintain resilience. Session attendees will experience highlights of an interactive 30-45 minute class focused on knowledge and skill-building for resilience. Educators stressed developing resilience is a skill requiring practice. A mixed method structure was designed, including pre- and post-class surveys to self-assess student learning and educational impact measuring value, confidence and their ability regarding development of resilience.
Results: Qualitative questions were included in a survey for students to complete pre and post the class session. Analysis of question responses was conducted to formulate specific themes. We will discuss student responses to an important question from the survey: “What is one way you can develop your resilience? (Be specific.)”
Quantitative analysis of the pre and post survey data was conducted, using a paired mean test which showed that students experience an increase in how they value, develop, and maintain resilience. A Wilcoxon signed-rank test was performed.
Conclusion: This session includes data-driven outcomes and practical implementation strategies, with guided time for participants to explore resilience teaching, and generate ideas to be effectively applied in diverse educational settings.

Introduction: The rapid evolution of AI in educational contexts presents an exciting yet challenging frontier: the quest for an "AI-proof" assessment. Much like the elusive search for the Tasmanian tiger, striving to create assessments entirely immune to AI interference may prove both impractical and counterproductive. Rather than abandoning proven assessment methods—written, video, and image-based—that students can now complete with AI assistance, we suggest reframing the conversation to embrace AI as an essential partner in learning and an opportunity to develop future-relevant digital skills.
Methods: In this collaborative discussion, we will explore how digital competency frameworks can guide our reimagining of assessment, enabling us to develop not just digitally aware but digitally capable graduates. By embedding AI interaction into our assessment strategies, we can teach students critical digital competencies: the knowledge, skills, and attitudes needed to navigate AI-enhanced work environments. This session invites academics to share experiences, discuss challenges, and co-create strategies to integrate AI into assessment practices—fostering students' ability to work effectively with AI tools rather than evading them.
Results: Participants will co-create practical strategies that they can implement in their courses to encourage AI literacy and critical thinking. Furthermore, they will leave with a list of prioritised competencies that their programs can focus on, ensuring that graduates are not just familiar with digital tools but are prepared to use them effectively and ethically.
Conclusion: Join us to explore purposeful and equitable approaches to AI-integrated assessments. Together, we can cultivate assessment strategies that prepare students to thrive in a future where digital competency is not just an advantage, but a necessity across all industries.