Replacing a traditional final exam with a scaffolded group project revealed new opportunities for student learning while challenging our assumptions about authentic assessment.
When students feel lost in the “nitty-gritty”, visual learning tools such as mind maps can help them make meaningful connections across complex content.
UNSW’s Education for Sustainable Development Education Focussed Community of Practice partnered with Advance HE and UK-based higher education experts to deliver curriculum design workshops and certification opportunities for UNSW colleagues in Syd
Building on a successful 2025 pilot, UNSW is continuing to trial competency-based assessment in selected courses, helping students focus on demonstrating skills and achieving learning outcomes.
UNSW is trialling Cadmus with more than 4000 students to explore how it can strengthen group assessments, improve engagement and support better learning outcomes.
The UNSW SoTL Series is creating opportunities for educators and professional staff to connect, share practice, and strengthen evidence-informed teaching across UNSW.
As GenAI reshapes higher education, universities must rethink assessment at the program level to ensure students can genuinely demonstrate learning through future-ready forms of assessment.
Under new leadership, the Nexus Program enters an exciting phase, driving evidence-based innovation, fostering cross-campus collaboration, and delivering transformative education experiences across UNSW.
