Upcoming events

Research seminar: Using iconic hand gestures in teaching a science lesson – further insights and developments

Date: Wed, 10 Aug 2022, 4:00 pm - 5:00 pm
Location: Online seminar. Register via link below.

The use of gesture to aid learning has gained greater interest amongst educators and researchers in recent years. The emerging evidence supporting the use of physical enactment rather than just auditory modes of instruction remains under-explained and unresolved.

Research seminar: Teachers' research thinking

Date: Wed, 14 Sep 2022, 4:00 pm - 5:00 pm
Location: Online - register via link below.

In a world of unpredictable change, we need preservice and in-service school teachers and university educators who can respond dynamically to students’ diverse needs and the evolving demands on their lives. In this seminar, research thinking is used as an umbrella term for the raft of skills associated with such responsive teaching.

Research Seminar: Mental Health First Aid and Implications for University Teaching and Teachers

Date: Wed, 28 Sep 2022, 4:00 pm - 5:00 pm
Location: Online

Everyone knows about the existence of physical First Aid. Mental Health First Aid is a logical extension from physical First Aid to enable trained staff to confidently engage with the first critical conversations with students and colleagues in distress and get them in touch with the best options for professional support (psychologists, counsellors) as quickly as possible.

Research Seminar: Online Schooling Amidst the COVID-19 Pandemic in Australia - Perspectives from Students from Refugee Background

Date: Wed, 26 Oct 2022, 4:00 pm - 5:00 pm
Location: Online - Registration Required https://adelaide.zoom.us/webinar/register/WN_DTb5SPGATxewsmJDhbxNQQ

The scope of the spread of the coronavirus (COVID-19) pandemic and its consequences, particularly on school closures have severely impacted all students around the world, most especially, immigrant and refugee students.

School of Education Book Launch

Date: Wed, 9 Nov 2022, 4:00 pm - 6:00 pm
Location: ThincLab Foyer, Ground Floor Nexus 10 Building, 10 Pulteney Street, Adelaide

We are delighted to invite you to join us to celebrate the launch of four new books from academic staff in the School of Education at the University of Adelaide. Professor Laura Parry, Interim Pro Vice Chancellor (Research), University of Adelaide, will launch these books.

Research Seminar: Artificial Intelligence in the Classroom - Preparing for the Next Wave of Disruption

Date: Thu, 10 Nov 2022, 3:00 pm - 4:00 pm
Location: Online - Registration Required https://adelaide.zoom.us/webinar/register/WN_9Oozu1NQTEe2wnixord5NA

Artificial Intelligence (AI) has established itself as the new frontier of computing and is already instigating transformations in a range of economic and cultural contexts. Its presence in schools while not yet widespread, is emerging and it is therefore important to examine and evaluate its impact.

2023 Kevin Marjoribanks Memorial Lecture

Date: Fri, 27 Oct 2023, 5:00 pm - 6:30 pm
Location: Bonython Hall, North Terrace Adelaide, SA 5005

The Importance of Girls' Education: A Father's Perspective.