Professional Development

At UNSW, you can find professional development opportunities in many forms to suit your needs and level of experience, from short seminars through to programs of study. Professional development is offered both centrally and from within Faculties. Below are some of the key seminars, courses and programs offered:

• Connections Seminars in Learning and Teaching
  Series of short lunchtime seminars exploring different aspects of learning and teaching, including the priority areas of assessment and technology enhanced learning and teaching. The sessions showcase practice and teaching ideas from across UNSW.
• Learning and Teaching Forums
  Opportunity for the UNSW community to come together and explore a key student learning and teaching topic. Forums typically involve a keynote presentation, with contributions invited from staff across UNSW.
• Studies in Higher Education
  A suite of programs have been developed that offer university teachers the opportunity to reflect on educational theory and student learning research from the perspective of their own teaching experiences. These programs are designed to support staff at various stages in their career:
  • Foundations of University Learning and Teaching Program
  • Graduate Certificate in University Learning and Teaching
  • Master of Philosophy in Higher Education
  • Course in Professional Placement Education
• Support for Sessional Staff
  Support offered within your Faculty as well as through a resource designed specifically to help sessional staff tackle the key areas and issues related to teaching and learning.

See also

Faculties
Consult your Faculty website for further opportunities.

Staff Development Services
The UNSW Organisation and Staff Development Services (OSDS), offer career development courses and seminars.