• Keeping the Conversation Going Post-Conference

    Attending tertiary education conferences provides an ideal opportunity to learn about current research (and share your own), build and develop professional relationships and broaden your working networks. The 2023 STARS Conference in conjunction with AMHHEC was no exception. Reflecting on the keynotes, concurrent sessions, posters, plenary event and sharing these reflections adds value to the…

  • How to engage with STARS 2023

    The 2023 STARS Conference is being held in Brisbane and we’re back in-person! 2019 was the last time we were able to come together face-to-face as the STARS community to talk all things students, transitions, achievement, retention and success. We can’t wait to see everyone again! We understand however that not everyone will be able to…

  • Shining the light on Networks 

    The STARS Networks come together each year during the Conference.  They are dedicated communities of practice focused on continuing the community of practice/network activities previously established through the Australian Government Office for Learning and Teaching Networks.  In 2023 there are new convenors for the always popular Student Partnership Network – Alison Jaquet, Director (Support for Learning) from UniSQ…

  • STARS Supernova 

    STARS Supernova @ the Queensland University of Technology (QUT) By Ian Lightbody, Strategic Lead (STEM Support for Learning), QUT6 July 2022 Higher education professionals attend conferences; they can build networks, share practice and come away energized and refreshed. However, what are the long-term benefits, and can the good ideas picked up at the conference be…