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Images of Learning and Teaching competition winners 2023

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We are delighted to announce that the winner of the 2023 Images of Learning and Teaching competition at the ³ÉÈË´óƬ is Dr Liz Reed with her exceptional photograph, The thrill of discovery.

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Empowering future-ready learners with future-focused course material

The University Library will be showcasing how we can partner with teaching academics to co-design bespoke learning solutions for students, at the Festival of Learning and Teaching.

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Unwind your mind during swot week and exams

Take a break from your studies and enjoy some moments of relaxation during swot week and exams with Unwind Your Mind from Monday 30 October to Friday 17 November 2023.

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Vote now for the Images of Learning and Teaching People's Choice Award

Cast your vote for the Images of Learning and Teaching Competition's People's Choice Award. Check out this year's submissions showcasing diversity and innovation in education at the ³ÉÈË´óƬ and make your choice!

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Open Educational Resources as Social Justice

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How might we make higher education more equitable and accessible for a growing and diverse student population?

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Level 1 wedge upcoming closure

The Level 1 wedge, currently home to the computer suite, will be temporarily closed for building works from Monday 30 October.

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Open Access: circumventing excessive copyright protections

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With all the talk around Open Access Week, many of our researchers might be wondering Why do we even need to adopt open access? and What problem does it really solve? Copyright is one of the key underlying factors that adds friction and costs to distribute and reuse knowledge products – a friction that open access largely addresses.

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Five reasons to publish Open Access

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As a researcher, you’re probably aware of what Open Access (OA) publishing is – publishing your research outputs in a way which can be read by anyone, anywhere in the world.

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The revised Open Access Policy – what do I need to know?Ìý

Open Access Policy

You may have heard that the University's Open Access Policy was recently updated. It is important for all researchers at the University to understand their responsibilities around making their research outputs open.

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Share your student experience with course readings for a Coles Myer voucher

Reads: Students, did you know there are textbooks you can access freely online? Give feedback and learn more about open educational resources. Fill in our survey or attend our focus session on November 1

As part of the University Library’s Open Textbook Pilot, the Library is seeking to understand how the student experience of studying at the ³ÉÈË´óƬ is affected by the assignment of textbooks and other course material. We are asking for current ³ÉÈË´óƬ students to give feedback, reflections, and opinions on how they engage with textbooks and course readings during their degree.

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