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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MICRO2000 Microbiology and Immunology

19 August 2026 8:00am9:00am
Microbiology and Immunology covers foundational concepts in the study of microorganisms. The course content services a number of majors in the biological sciences.

Open Door Peer Observation Event: Seeing Teaching Differently

19 August 2026 10:00am11:00am
Join a panel of leading academics as they share insights, experiences, and practical perspectives on peer observation. The discussion will explore how peer observation can support reflective practice, enhance teaching quality, foster collegial learning, and contribute to a culture of continuous improvement.

PHTY3250 Physiotherapy Specialities: Cardiothoracics

19 August 2026 12:30pm2:30pm
PHTY3250 is about helping people who have heart and lung conditions, patients in hospital after surgery, and those who are critically unwell in intensive care.

BISM3208 Business Information Systems and Analytics Capstone

19 August 2026 2:00pm5:00pm
Capstone Business Information Systems Course. Focuses on digital transformation in organisation and society, and includes applied 'hackathon' with industry partner ORACLE.

CHEE7103 Chemical Engineering ME Design Project

20 August 2026 8:00am10:00am
Capstone chemical engineering design project where teams of 4-5 students design a chemical processing or minerals processing plant.

EDUC3006 Inquiry Based Pedagogies

20 August 2026 10:00am12:00pm
Through engagement in authentic teaching contexts, this course aims to help pre-service teachers use formative assessment practices to improve their teaching and enhance students’ learning.

POLS3206 Policy Challenges of Asia-Pacific Security

20 August 2026 12:00pm2:00pm
POLS3206 is a third-year International Relations elective that builds expertise in Asia-Pacific security and policy writing. Through workshops, practitioner-led activities, and authentic assessments, students develop professional policy skills while critically engaging with the ethical use of AI and data validation in policy development.

Open Door Reflections

20 August 2026 2:00pm3:00pm
Join colleagues for an informal coffee and conversation about the experience of observing and being observed. This unstructured session provides an opportunity to connect with colleagues, share reflections, exchange ideas, and discuss what stood out during the week. Explore insights, perspectives on peer observation and takeaways from Open Door Week.

MATH1052 Multivariate Calculus and Ordinary Differential Equations

21 August 2026 11:00am12:00pm
The first part of the course covers ordinary differential equations while the second part covers multivariable calculus. These topics are fundamental to the engineering and physical sciences.

PSYC4191 Improving Human Performance

21 August 2026 12:00pm4:00pm
PSYC4191 is a fourth year elective in psychology, covering strategies for improving human performance both via training/education and via system design.

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Learning in the Archives

13 February 2026 2:00pm3:00pm
The special collections at UQ's Fryer Library can provide a unique learning experience for students.  This session will introduce educators to the kinds of material and pedagogical activities that can be done in UQ's rare books collection.

Creating Engaging, Inclusive and Accessible PowerPoints

13 February 2026 1:00pm2:00pm
Learn to create visually engaging, inclusive and accessible PowerPoint slide decks for your courses.

Presenting for Educational Media

13 February 2026 11:00am12:00pm
Master the art of presenting educational media in a studio setting.

Inspera Exams

13 February 2026 10:00am12:00pm
In this session you will develop an understanding of how to mark an Inspera assessment.

How the Library Supports Your Students

12 February 2026 3:00pm4:00pm
Discover how the Library supports your students with access to learning resources, digital skills development, IT assistance, and guidance on using AI responsibly.

Using AI to Build Robust MCQs: Quality at Scale for Quizzes and Exams

12 February 2026 1:30pm2:30pm
Using AI prompts to draft, critique, and extend MCQs into linked reflective questions for valid, reliable quizzes and exams.

Turnitin (updated)

12 February 2026 1:00pm3:00pm
This workshop will cover the new Turnitin functionality, including mark range rubrics, decimal totals, and updates to the similarity reports

What Data Can and Can't Tell You About Your Student's Progress

12 February 2026 12:00pm1:00pm
This session explores what learning data can tell you about your students and shows how to practically access and interpret Course Insights and Ultra learning analytics to inform teaching decisions.

Interactive Oral Assessments: Designing, Implementing and Reflecting

12 February 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.

Ed Discussion Board

12 February 2026 10:00am12:00pm
This session is designed to provide UQ staff with skills and knowledge on how to use Ed Discussion Board in their courses.

Filming and Editing Educational Media

11 February 2026 2:30pm4:00pm
Transform your teaching with professional filming and editing skills.

Data-Driven Teaching: Using Reportal to Analyse SECaTs

11 February 2026 1:00pm2:00pm
This session will help you navigate all the places you need to extract data and how to analyse it to enhance your teaching practice.

Learn.UQ Accessibility Tools

11 February 2026 1:00pm3:00pm
This workshop is designed to provide UQ staff with skills and confidence in using Learn.UQ Ultra Accessibility tools.

Upskill Your Students: What Academic Skills Advisers Can Do for You

11 February 2026 12:00pm12:30pm
The session gives an overview of learning support available to students via UQ’s Academic Skills Advisers.

Indigenising the Curriculum Circle of Practice

11 February 2026 10:00am12:00pm
This session is part of Ready to Teach Week and is a great chance to connect with others doing this work, share ideas, and keep building confidence and practice in embedding Indigenous perspectives into teaching and curriculum.

Learn.UQ Ultra Basics

11 February 2026 10:00am12:00pm
This workshop is designed to provide UQ staff with a structured program to develop their knowledge, skills and confidence in using Learn.UQ

An Update on UQ's Academic Integrity Work

10 February 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.

Student Access Plan (SAP) Case Study Session

10 February 2026 1:30pm2:30pm
In this interactive workshop, we’ll unpack cases involving Student Access Plans (SAPs) and explore practical strategies to create more inclusive and participatory classrooms.

Inclusive Teaching

10 February 2026 12:30pm1:30pm
In this session, we focus on everyday teaching practices that strengthen belonging and reduce unnecessary barriers for students.

Graduate Certificate in University Teaching Information Session

10 February 2026 11:15am12:00pm
Join us for an information session on the Graduate Certificate in University Teaching Practice. During this session, you will discover:

Turnitin (updated)

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

Practical Tips on Preparing Students for Learning With (and Without) Generative AI

10 February 2026 10:00am11:00am
Insights from the AI teaching trenches: how to prepare your students for AI use.

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

10 February 2026 9:00am10:00am
Step inside the ITaLI media studios and explore creative ways to enhance your teaching and promote student success.

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

9 February 2026 2:30pm3:30pm
This session will guide you on how to showcase your teaching expertise beyond SECaTs by building an evidence base of teaching quality.

Learn.UQ Ultra Basics

9 February 2026 1:00pm3:00pm
This workshop is designed to provide UQ staff with a structured program to develop their knowledge, skills and confidence in using Learn.UQ

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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)