Higher education research

In ITaLI, higher education researchers are driving contemporary knowledge generation and translation by connecting theory and practice through evidence and innovation.

UQ is a global leader in higher education, welcoming over 50,000 students each year who seek to achieve their life goals through an exceptional educational experience. In our complex and digital world, evidence-based teaching practices that are informed by research on student learning are essential. At UQ's Institute for Teaching and Learning Innovation (ITaLI), higher education researchers are driving knowledge generation and translation by connecting theory and practice through evidence and innovation.

Our research is globally recognised and shapes UQ's distinctive teaching-research nexus for educational excellence. Our current research themes focus on the interdependent elements of education: curriculum, pedagogy, and assessment, which are being reconfigured through new technological possibilities.

These themes represent the basic building blocks of learning in higher education. Educators create the conditions and activities (pedagogy) for students to engage with knowledge (curriculum) that is evaluated (assessment) throughout their studies and in the broader context of the student experience. Technology is a key part of this process, alongside social interactions and belonging.