2026 Student Experience Forum - Partnering to Deliver
Description
Join colleagues from across the University for the Student Experience Forum 2026 - Partnering to Deliver, a University-wide event dedicated to showcasing the initiatives, partnerships, research and practices that are transforming the student experience.
The Forum will bring together academic and professional staff to share innovative approaches, practical insights and lessons learned from across the student lifecycle.
The program will feature:
Plenary presentations highlighting University-wide priorities and strategic direction.
Concurrent themed sessions showcasing student experience projects, partnerships, research and evaluation outcomes.
Case studies and examples of collaboration between faculties and professional teams.
Opportunities to connect with colleagues, share ideas and build new partnerships across the University.
Whether you work directly with students, support learning and teaching, lead strategic initiatives, or are interested in improving student outcomes, the Forum offers an opportunity to learn from colleagues and contribute to a shared vision of student success.
We look forward to welcoming you to a day of learning, connection and collaboration focused on creating an exceptional student experience.
FAQs
- Can I update or cancel my registration?
Yes, you can update or cancel your registration through Humanitix confirmation email or by contacting the event organisers.
- Do I need to register for individual sessions?
No, attendees register for the Forum and can choose which streams they wish to attend on the day.
- How is the day structured?
The day will begin with plenary sessions in the auditorium before moving into three concurrent themed streams. Attendees can choose which stream to attend during each session block.
- Can I move between streams?
Yes, Attendees are encouraged to stay within their chosen stream for the duration of each session block, but are welcome to select a different stream for subsequent blocks.
- Why should I stay in one stream for a session block?
The streams have been designed as curated learning experiences, with related presentations grouped together to encourage deeper discussion, engagement and networking.
- Will the program be available before the event?
Yes, the full program including stream descriptions, speaker information and session times will be published ahead of the event.
- Will catering be provided?
Yes, catering will be provided throughout the day - morning tea and lunch.
- How do I advise dietary requirements?
Dietary requirements can be provided during registration.
Agenda
- 9:00 am - 10:00 am
Welcome and Opening Plenary
Hosted by: Lydia Dutcher Opening remarks Opening keynote and plenary
- 10:00 am - 10:30 am
Morning Tea
Morning tea
- 10:30 am - 12:00 pm
Block 1
Stream A - Student Partnership - Hosted by Adam Hatch 1. Room to Learn: What Students Told Us 2. Partnering to Deliver Better Student Experiences: What We’ve Learned from Sydney Student Voice 3. LGBTQIA+ Student Experiences at the University of Sydney: Insights from the Pride Network PERKS Study and Student Life and Wellbeing Stream B – Campus Culture - Hosted by Carmin Germain 1. Prevention communications meet experiential activation at the ‘Consent Check-In’ 2. Addressing racism, discrimination and microaggressions via a student-educator co-design partnership 3. Leading Where Students Live: Partnering for Cultural Competence in Residential Life 4. Speaking the Same Language: Partnering with Students to Make Responsible Management Education Matter Stream C – Student Success and Wellbeing - Hosted by Lydia Dutcher 1. SCM Holistic Model for Student Support 2. From Recruitment to Success: Partnering Across University to Support and Enhance the Student Experience 3. Building a Student Success Ecosystem: A Whole-of-School and Faculty Approach to Supporting Student Success and Workforce Readiness
- 12:00 pm - 1:00 pm
Lunch
Lunch will be provided for all attendees
- 1:00 pm - 2:30 pm
Block 2
Stream A – Work Integrated Learning - Hosted by Felicity Blackstock 1. From the lecture theatre to operating theatre; bridging the gap of theory, biomedical engineering and human health 2. Partnering with Industry to Deliver Authentic Learning at Scale 3. WIL Case Study: Menstrual Poverty in Chipangali. 4. Leveraging the Student Experience of Student Placements to Strengthen Placement Quality, Educator Professional Development and Industry Partnerships Stream B – Employability - Hosted by Jestin George 1. Reframing Career Services: Coaching for Every Stage 2. Harmony in Motion: Strengthening Connection and Communities with Student Volunteering 3. Preparation for Practice - Rural Setting 4. From Curriculum to Career: An AI-Driven, Student-Centred Employability Ecosystem built for Engineering Stream C – Student Success and Wellbeing - Hosted by Katherine Olston 1. Navigating Challenging Advising Sessions: A Learning Hub and IDS Collaboration 2. Equipped for excellence: partnering to deliver assessment readiness 3. Toolkit for Success: Building Early Connections to Student Support
- 2:30 pm - 2:45 pm
Mini Break - Brought to you by the Pride Network
Mini Break
- 2:45 pm - 3:45 pm
Block 3
Stream A: Platform co-design - Hosted by Stuart Penny 1. ICT Customer Experience Design and Student Engagement 2. Safezone app 3. Student Portal Stream B: Enquiry, assessment and student connections - Hosted by Sarah Brown 1. SNOW at Scale: partnering to deliver a student- centred enquiry experience 2. Building shared capability across the University: What we learned when four portfolios worked to improve Oral assessments 3. Building student connections: enabling inbound and local student partnerships in curriculum Steam C: Student Success & Wellbeing - Hosed by Lydia Dutcher 1. Partnering to make hidden expectations visible: connecting students to mathematics support through MAP 2. Starting Science at University: Wellbeing and Social Engagement of Internation and Domestic Students 3. By Students, With Students, For Students: Building Student Capability Through Partnership
- 4:00 pm - 5:00 pm
Closing
Hosted by Lydia Dutcher Closing Plenary Moderated by Anne Burnett Connecting the Dots: From Curriculum, Student Life, Clubs, Alumni and Industry to Career Discovery
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