Upcoming Events

Workshop

Active Learning in Online Classrooms

Explore active learning teaching techniques to increase student engagement in online classrooms. Ascertain the benefits of active learning practice and determine when to employ active learning in the classroom.

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When Tuesday 24 February 2026
1:00pm - 2:00pm
Duration 60mins
Location  Online

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Webinar

Using GenAI in Assessments: 7 Approaches for Students

This hands-on workshop is designed to empower educators to leverage generative AI as a tool to enhance student engagement, foster creativity, and strengthen constructive alignment in assessment practices.

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When Wednesday 25 February 2026
12:00pm - 1:00pm
Duration 60mins
Location  Online

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Event

AI Sector Voices: Cogniti and Biochemistry Education

In the lead up to our initial Cogniti training session on 02 April, LDTI is pleased to welcome Dr Barbara Hadley (Griffith University School of Pharmacy and Medical Sciences). Barbara will be discussing how Cogniti supports engagement in a biochemistry

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When Friday 27 February 2026
12:00pm - 12:30pm
Location  Online

Workshop

Leveraging GenAI for Assessment Design

How can AI help us design better assessment tasks? In this session, we'll explore key considerations when using AI to generate ideas for assessments, focusing on how to craft effective and meaningful tasks, and other important factors to ensure a

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When Tuesday 3 March 2026
12:00pm - 1:00pm
Location  Online

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Workshop

Discussing GenAI in the Classroom

Participants will explore key considerations and policies for using GenAI, examine different use cases in the classroom, and discuss how to have conversations about GenAI with their students.

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When Thursday 5 March 2026
1:00pm - 2:00pm
Duration 60mins
Location  Online

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Webinar

AI in Action: Deep Research

The LDTI AI in Action sessions are an opportunity for staff to come together and discuss how they are using GenAI in their teaching, learning, and research. Each 30-minute session includes a brief demonstration and time for Q&A.

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When Friday 6 March 2026
12:00pm - 12:30pm
Duration 30mins
Location  Online

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Event

AI Sector Voices: Cogniti and Sports Marketing Education

In the lead up to our initial Cogniti training session on 02 April, LDTI is pleased to welcome Dr Sarah Wymer (Senior Lecturer - Sport Leadership and Management, Auckland University of Technology) to discuss her use of Cogniti in a

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When Monday 9 March 2026
11:00am - 11:30am
Duration 30mins
Location  Online

Event

Public Lecture: Australia, International Law and Armed Conflict

A briefing on international law and Australian state and territory international obligations on overseas conflicts and the environment.

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When Thursday 12 March 2026
6:00pm - 8:30pm
Location  Newcastle Conservatorium of Music - Cnr Laman and Auckland Streets, Newcastle, 2300

Event

AI Tinker Session: Draft a Course Plan with ChatGPT

The LDTI GenAI Tinker Sessions provide an opportunity for academic staff to try out different tools, experiment with their functionality, and think about how they could be used in day-to-day work.

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When Friday 13 March 2026
10:00am - 11:00am
Duration 60mins
Location  Online

Event

Academic Misconduct using Gen AI

This 60-minute session is intended for academic staff, and will include a discussion of how implementing secure assessments (as outlined in the University of Newcastle Assessment Framework) can limit opportunities for misconduct and support the integrity of our awards.

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When Wednesday 18 March 2026
12:00pm - 1:00pm
Duration 60mins
Location  Online

Event

AI Sector Voices: Cogniti and Statistics Education

In the lead up to our initial Cogniti training session on 02 April, LDTI is pleased to welcome Minh Huynh (AI in Research Training Lead) and Dr Liana Pozzo (School of Life and Environmental Sciences) from the University of Sydney

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When Monday 23 March 2026
11:00am - 11:30am
Duration 30mins
Location  Online

Webinar

AI in Action: AI-Augmented Expert Judgement in Assessment

The LDTI AI in Action sessions are an opportunity for staff to come together and discuss how they are using GenAI in their teaching, learning, and research. Each 30-minute session includes a brief demonstration and time for Q&A.

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When Friday 27 March 2026
12:00pm - 12:30pm
Duration 30mins
Location  Online

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Webinar

AI Sector Voices: Cogniti and Law Education

In the lead up to our initial Cogniti training session on 02 April, LDTI is pleased to welcome Tyler Sprague from the University of Sydney Law Extension Committee. Tyler will be discussing the use Cogniti agents across the LPAB program.

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When Tuesday 31 March 2026
11:00am - 11:45am
Location  Online

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