Coordinated by: Associate Professor Rachel Fitzgerald

The UQ Teaching Focused Network welcomes all UQ staff with an interest in scholarly approaches to teaching, with a particular emphasis on supporting teaching-focused (TF) academics. The network provides a space to connect TF colleagues across the university, share effective practices, foster career development, contribute to strategic planning discussions, and circulate information relevant to TF roles.

The TF Network Leadership Group guides the network's direction, coordinating events and communication to strengthen engagement among TF acdemics at UQ. If you are interested in joining the leadership group, please send an expression of itnerest to Rachel Fitzgerald

 TF Network Leadership Group, 2025-26: 

  • Rachel Fitzgerald, BEL 
  • Suzanne Bonner, BEL
  • Roma Forbes, HMBS
  • Joan Li, HMBS
  • Kelly Matthews, ITaLI 
  • Janette McWilliam, HASS
  • Preetha Thomas, HMBS
  • Louise Kuchel, Science.

Managing and engaging large classes

20 March 2025 2:00pm3:30pm
This session will discuss working effectively and efficiently to provide care and support using technology with Associate Professor Amanda White.

UQ Teaching Focused Network

21 February 2024 9:30am11:30am
Telling your TF Teaching Impact Story with the Provost and Deputy-Provost.

UQ Teaching Focused Network

6 September 2023 2:00pm3:00pm
This TF pop-up session was prompted by three Leading UQ colleagues responding to a challenge from the Vice-Chancellor.

UQ Teaching Focused Network

24 February 2023 1:30pm3:00pm
Reflecting on APD with the Provost and Deputy-Provost

UQ Teaching Focused Network

15 February 2023 3:00pm4:00pm
A conversation with UQ's DVCA, Professor Kris Ryan