Open Door Week
17–21 August 2026

Step inside a colleague's classroom and observe great teaching in action at Open Door Week.

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What's Working? AI Assessment Transformation in Practice

4 August 2026 10:00am11:00am
Join us for a collaborative conversation that will explore how UQ academics are changing their assessment practices in response to AI.

Specialisation: Teaching and Learning with Integrity in the Age of GenAI

6 August 2026 10:00am7 September 2026 11:30am
This course introduces the principles of integrity in higher education and examines the implications of generative AI (GenAI) for the purpose of academia and will begin with an introduction to integrity in higher education and the maintenance of societal trust.

Specialisation: Teaching Culturally and Linguistically Diverse (CALD) Students

10 August 2026 10:00am9 September 2026 11:30am
This module explores inclusive teaching strategies to support the engagement and learning of culturally and linguistically diverse (CALD) students in higher education.

HLTH7316 Critical Appraisal of Research

17 August 2026 8:00am9:00am
Multidisciplinary introductory research course for nursing, midwifery, counselling and the odd other discipline looking at students creating their own research question and then finding evidence to support practice in this area.

ERTH1000 Planet Earth: The Big Picture

17 August 2026 10:00am12:00pm
The course explores concepts as diverse as the origin of the Solar System through to the evolution of life. It will touch on the big geological processes that have shaped our planet, covering topics including plate tectonics, volcanology, earthquakes, natural resources and climate change.

ECON2030 Microeconomic Policy

17 August 2026 2:00pm4:00pm
Extends microeconomic theory and demonstrates application to microeconomic policy issues; welfare economics, trade practices legislation, tariff policy and public enterprises.

AERO4200 Flight Mechanics and Avionics

17 August 2026 2:00pm6:00pm
This course explores aircraft performance, stability, control, and avionics, examining how aircraft interact with the atmosphere during all phases of flight. It covers equilibrium, control systems, navigation, guidance technologies, and flight efficiency.

EDUC7059 Foundation of the Science of Learning

17 August 2026 4:00pm6:00pm
This course explores the philosophical underpinnings and key ideas from the science of learning, and how the principles can be effectively applied into practice in diverse learning contexts.

CHEM1004 Chemistry

18 August 2026 8:00am10:00am
This course provides an overview of the core concepts of chemistry. Students will understand foundational topics in chemistry, examine its central role in agricultural/environmental contexts, and describe chemical phenomena in both qualitative and quantitative ways. Experience will be gained in laboratory safety and chemistry procedures. Students will also develop their skills in collecting, analysing, and presenting data/information, and work independently and in small groups.

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Bringing it Together: What Good Tutors Do

30 July 2026 1:00pm2:00pm
Our experienced tutors will present case studies of what works (and what doesn't) when it comes to tutoring.

SETutors and Other Ways of Evidencing Tutoring Expertise

30 July 2026 10:00am11:00am
This session will guide you on how to showcase your tutoring expertise beyond the responses you receive through SETutors by showing you how to build an evidence base to demonstrate your tutoring quality.

Learn.UQ Ultra Basics for Tutors

29 July 2026 1:00pm2:00pm
This session has been designed to provide UQ tutors with a structured program to develop their knowledge, skills, and confidence in using Learn.UQ (Blackboard), UQ's learning management system. 

Turnitin (updated) Marking for Tutors

29 July 2026 11:00am12:00pm
In this session, participants will be guided through the process of marking assignments in Turnitin (updated) Feedback Studio.

Academic Integrity for Tutors

29 July 2026 10:00am11:00am
This session will inform participants about academic integrity at UQ and what tutors can do to help prevent their students engaging in academic misconduct, with some added advice on detecting misconduct.

Assessment Transformation Community of Practice

29 July 2026 10:00am11:00am
These sessions bring together colleagues from across UQ who are working on, or interested in, assessment transformation to share practice, explore approaches, and connect with others across the University.

Turnitin (updated) Marking for Tutors

28 July 2026 1:00pm2:00pm
In this session, participants will be guided through the process of marking assignments in Turnitin (updated) Feedback Studio.

Working with Culturally and Linguistically Diverse (CALD) Students

28 July 2026 11:00am12:00pm
This workshop aims to clarify who our culturally and linguistically diverse (CALD) students are and introduce their needs and challenges to academic and student-facing staff.

Learn.UQ Ultra Basics for Tutors

28 July 2026 10:00am11:00am
This session has been designed to provide UQ tutors with a structured program to develop their knowledge, skills, and confidence in using Learn.UQ (Blackboard), UQ's learning management system. 

What Should Assessment at UQ Look Like by 2032?

17 July 2026 11:00am12:00pm
This open online consultation invites UQ staff to help refine the draft of the Assessment Action Plan for 2027-2032 before it moves toward implementation. Bring your perspective on what UQ should prioritise, what needs to be clearer, where consistency or flexibility is needed, and what support would make meaningful assessment change achievable.

Health Literacy Slide Deck

17 July 2026 10:00am10:30am
This session will use practical tips and guidance to empower staff to utilise the Health Literacy Slide Decks and incorporate them into their lessons.

Student Access Plan Case Study Session

16 July 2026 3:00pm4:00pm
In this interactive workshop, we’ll unpack cases involving Student Access Plans (SAPs) and explore practical strategies to create more inclusive and participatory classrooms.

Educational Media Production: HMBS and Science Session

16 July 2026 1:30pm2:30pm
Discover how video, animation and visual media can be used to enhance teaching and learning within the HMBS and Science faculties.

AI-Requiring Assessment: Lessons from an Innovation

16 July 2026 12:00pm1:00pm
We built an assessment in POLS3118 Political Attitudes and Behaviours that relied heavily on student use of generative AI for research and essay writing. In this session we'll go through what we did, why we did it, what went right, and what needs to change.

Turnitin

16 July 2026 10:00am12:00pm
This workshop will cover the new Turnitin functionality, including mark range rubrics, decimal totals, and updates to the similarity reports.

Interactive Oral Assessments: Designing, Implementing and Reflecting

16 July 2026 10:00am11:30am
Join us for a practical and insightful workshop designed to help you confidently design, implement, and evaluate IOAs in your course.

It's Not All About SECaTs: Evidencing Your Teaching Practice

16 July 2026 9:00am10:00am
This session will guide you on how to showcase your teaching expertise beyond SECaTs by building an evidence base of teaching quality.

Making Your Work Visible: Demonstrating Your Impact as a Program or Plan Convenor

15 July 2026 3:00pm4:00pm
This panel discussion will explore how convenors can better understand, scope and demonstrate the impact of their work.

Using Data and Evidence to Support Program Leadership

15 July 2026 1:00pm2:30pm
This session will showcase key sources of data, evidence and insight available to support program and plan convenors in evidence-informed decision making.

Ultra Tips and Tricks

15 July 2026 10:00am11:30am
This workshop is designed to help UQ staff build on their existing knowledge and confidence in using Learn.UQ (Ultra) through practical tips, tricks and features that can enhance the teaching and learning experience.

Leading Programs

15 July 2026 10:00am12:00pm
Join us for a candid, practical and energising conversation about the future of program and plan leadership at UQ.

An Update on UQ's Academic Integrity Work

14 July 2026 3:00pm4:30pm
An opportunity to learn about the work being done to support the University’s commitment to uphold academic integrity as a core value.

Graduate Certificate in University Teaching Practice

14 July 2026 2:00pm3:00pm
This session introduces the Graduate Certificate in University Teaching Practice - what it is, who it’s for, and how to get started.

Learn.UQ Accessibility Tools

14 July 2026 1:00pm2:30pm
This workshop is designed to provide UQ staff with skills and confidence in using Learn.UQ Ultra Accessibility tools within Learn.UQ (Ultra), UQ's learning management system.

Lead through Learning Update

14 July 2026 1:00pm2:00pm
This session provides an update on how our AI approach continues to evolve - featuring insights from student and staff perspectives, progress in secure assessment, and developments in tools, technologies, and responsible use.

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Learn from one another and celebrate creative and innovative teaching and learning practices designed to enhance student learning
Twice a year, a program of online and in-person activities designed to help you prepare course materials for the upcoming semester
Events supporting Lead through Learning (2025-2027), a whole-of-University strategy addressing the rapid rise of artificial intelligence in education.
A range of hands-on workshops, in-person and online, covering eLearning tools training, pedagogy, educational media production and entrepreneurial education
CoPs and professional learning communities where you can share best practice and network with peers
Information sessions about applying for fellowships (e.g. HEA@UQ), awards/grants and ITaLI's induction programs (Teaching@UQ, GTA, etc.)
A selection of UQ courses that you can attend and observe fellow teachers and teaching practices
Video recordings and other resources for past ITaLI events and workshops (UQ staff only - login required)