Teaching and Learning (T&L) Week
2–6 November 2026

#UQTLWeek26

Teaching and Learning (T&L) Week is an opportunity for the UQ community to learn from one another and celebrate creative and innovative teaching and learning practices designed to enhance student learning.

Explore the 2026 program

Expressions of Interest (EOI) are now open for staff interested in contributing to the following sessions:

  • Catalysts for Change: Teaching Innovation at UQ
  • Big Ideas, Small Tables.

Complete an EOI to present at either of the nominated sessions by 5pm Monday 5 October.

 

Contact

ITaLI Communications and Events
italimarcomms@uq.edu.au

Keynote Address – Associate Professor Roma Forbes: The Higher Education Hills That We Die On

2 November 2026 10:00am10:45am
In this opening keynote, Australian University Teacher of the Year Associate Professor Roma Forbes will reflect on her own journey from student to educator, and on the choices that we make about what matters most in our work.

Opening Event Panel: When Students Belong, Students Thrive: Voices and Experiences of Inclusion

2 November 2026 10:45am12:00pm
In this panel discussion, students will share their experiences of inclusion, belonging and learning at UQ, including perspectives from international students.

Catalysts for Change: Teaching Innovation at UQ

2 November 2026 12:00pm12:30pm
This poster session brings together TIG recipients to showcase projects that are advancing teaching practice and enhancing student learning.

Inclusive Teaching in Practice

2 November 2026 12:30pm2:30pm
This session will showcase approaches that support student participation, engagement and learning, with ideas and strategies you can adapt to your own teaching context.

Educational Media in Practice: Stories, Lessons and Reflections from UQ Educators and Learning Designers

2 November 2026 2:30pm4:00pm
Hear from UQ educators and learning designers as they share stories from their courses and projects, highlighting how media has been used to support student learning, engagement, and flexibility.

From Classroom to Evidence Base: Launching HMBS Centre for Health Professions Education Research

3 November 2026 9:00am11:00am
This session treats SoTL and HPE research as two ends of continuum, not separate worlds, and uses that idea to launch UQ's new Centre for Health Professions Education Research (CHPER).

HMBS Inclusive Teaching Practice Showcase

3 November 2026 11:00am1:00pm
Join colleagues from across the Faculty of Health, Medicine and Behavioural Sciences as we celebrate and share inclusive teaching practices. Inclusive teaching benefits everyone.

EAIT Faculty Showcase: Teaching and Learning Week 2026

3 November 2026 11:00am1:00pm
Expectations and attitudes of our student cohort have changed significantly within the last few years. Engaging students in our courses can have a positive impact on their growth, their sense of belonging to their program, and their future academic success. 

In what ways do EAIT teaching academics involve students in their learning?

BEL Faculty Teaching and Learning Showcase Awards

3 November 2026 1:00pm3:00pm
This special event celebrates the innovative and inspiring work of BEL educators who are significantly enriching our student experience.

Faculty of Science Teaching and Learning Forum

3 November 2026 1:00pm3:00pm
You are invited to join us for our annual celebration event which brings together Faculty of Science staff who both contribute to and support our Teaching and Learning endeavours. We will reflect on the past year, gain insight into new practices, and enjoy a delicious afternoon tea to catch up with colleagues!

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BEL Faculty Teaching and Learning Showcase Awards

7 November 2025 1:00pm3:00pm
This special event celebrates the innovative and inspiring work of BEL educators who are significantly enriching our student experience.

Faculty of Science Teaching and Learning Forum

7 November 2025 11:00am1:00pm
Join us for our annual celebratory event which brings together Faculty of Science staff with responsibilities and interest in Teaching and Learning to reflect on the year, learn new practices, and enjoy a delicious lunch.

AI and I? Who’s Writing This PhD Thesis?!

7 November 2025 9:30am11:00am
As generative AI transforms research practice, how can HDR candidates use it responsibly, creatively, and critically across the research lifecycle? This interactive 90-minute session explores the principles, practical applications, and limitations of AI in research.

HASS Teaching and Learning Awards

6 November 2025 3:00pm5:00pm
Please join us for an award presentation ceremony, followed by a panel discussion with the winners.

HMBS Student Success in Practice Retreat

6 November 2025 1:00pm4:00pm
This retreat is a chance for academic and professional staff to come together and explore practical examples of what works across HMBS and reflect on how to articulate the impact of your own role on student success.

EAIT Faculty Showcase

6 November 2025 1:00pm3:00pm
Please join us for an afternoon to hear examples of how EAIT academics provide assessment support, deliver student feedback at scale, and improve their marking efficiency to ensure the success of diverse student cohorts.

AI-Powered Teaching: A Teaching Innovation Grant Showcase

6 November 2025 11:00am1:00pm
Discover how artificial intelligence is transforming teaching and learning at UQ.

Assessment that Works: Co-Designing 2026

6 November 2025 9:00am10:30am
What should assessment look like at UQ in 2026? Join this interactive session during Teaching & Learning Week to share practical ideas and questions.

Celebrating HEA Fellowship: Welcoming New Fellows to UQ's HEA Community

4 November 2025 3:00pm4:00pm
Join us in celebrating the achievements of UQ’s newest Higher Education Academy (HEA) Fellows.

Pitch and Connect: Exploring Teaching Innovation at UQ

4 November 2025 12:30pm2:00pm
Join us for a dynamic working lunch where conversation fuels innovation.

Elevate Your Path: Insights into Academic Leadership

4 November 2025 11:00am12:30pm
Explore the diverse and inspiring journeys of educators who have transitioned into positions of academic leadership at UQ.

From Inspiration to Implementation: Award-Winning Practice in Action

4 November 2025 9:00am10:30am
Experience award winning teaching with some of UQ’s recent teaching and learning award winners.

Lights, Camera, Learning: ITaLI Media Studios Tour and Information Session

3 November 2025 3:30pm4:30pm
Step inside the ITaLI Media Studios and explore creative ways to enhance your teaching and promote student success.

Elevate Inclusion: Supporting Student Success

3 November 2025 1:30pm3:30pm
What does inclusive teaching look like in practice? In this interactive session, UQ staff will share practical strategies for designing teaching, assessment, and support that work for diverse learners.

Indigenising Curriculum Showcase

3 November 2025 10:00am12:30pm
This showcase highlights examples from across UQ where educators are embedding Indigenous knowledges and perspectives at the activity and course level, while also connecting these efforts to broader program goals and graduate outcomes.

Keynote Address

3 November 2025 9:30am10:00am
Professor Tracey Bunda will deliver an opening address for Teaching and Learning Week 2025.

Humanities, Arts and Social Sciences Teaching and Learning Awards

1 November 2024 1:00pm3:00pm
Join us as we celebrate the outstanding contributions of HASS staff.

Faculty of Engineering, Architecture and IT Showcase

1 November 2024 1:00pm3:00pm
Join our annual showcase offering thoughts from the EAIT schools on adapting our teaching strategies to address the needs of future students.

The multidisciplinary workplace

1 November 2024 12:00pm1:00pm
How can we prepare students for continuous change?

Faculty of Science Teaching and Learning Forum

1 November 2024 9:00am12:30pm
Join us as we announce the Science T&L awards, learn new practices, reflect on the year, and enjoy some delicious cake.

Transforming Scholarly Teaching to Scholarship of Teaching and Learning

31 October 2024 10:00am11:30am
Join us for an engaging session hosted by the Faculty of Health and Behavioural Sciences (HABS) and the Faculty of Medicine (FoM).

HEDx: Future Solutions for Higher Education Conference

31 October 2024 9:30am5:30pm
The Future Solutions for Higher Education Conference will showcase, consider and debate solutions as new ways forward. It offers hope and inspiration for learning providers, employers, and learners in a reimagined learning economy.

Mastering the Art of Personalised Supervision: Tailoring Your Approach for HDR Success

30 October 2024 3:30pm5:30pm
Explore tailoring supervision to HDR students’ needs, using practical tools and strategies to support diverse requirements.

Promoting academic wellbeing at UQ

30 October 2024 3:00pm4:00pm
A panel of UQ staff will discuss their experiences with work-related stress and explore ways to improve wellbeing at UQ.

Business, Economics and Law Faculty event

30 October 2024 1:00pm3:30pm
Business, Economics and Law (BEL) staff are invited to hear from inspiring teaching award winners and innovative BEL educators.

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Teaching and Learning Awards

Monday 2 November 2026

UQ Awards for Excellence in Teaching and Learning will be announced at a ceremony at Customs House, Brisbane.