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News • 01 Sep 2020

Public organisations that manage complaints well reap the rewards, new research finds

For the first time, public sector organisations can now measure the social returns on complaint handling, revealing the holistic value of effective customer care.

News • 31 Aug 2020

Machine-enhanced decision making; and clapping, flapping drones

Professor Tania Sourdin talks to ABC Radio National about her work on justice apps

News • 28 Aug 2020

Transformative early entry into Law supports people from a refugee background

As a driving force for equity in higher education, the University of Newcastle has launched Australia’s first scheme to offer people from a refugee background the opportunity to gain early entry to study Law.

News • 28 Jul 2020

Professor Tania Sourdin says there is a need for cheaper and smarter dispute resolution options in family law

Professor Tania Sourdin says there is a need for cheaper and smarter dispute resolution options in family law.

News • 22 Jul 2020

People are using artificial intelligence to help sort out their divorce. Would you?

People are using artificial intelligence to help sort out their divorce

News • 10 Jul 2020

Courts not ready for post-COVID world

Despite an advance in assistive technologies, new research has indicated that the world’s courts and legal systems are not equipped to handle post-COVID ways of working.

News • 01 Jul 2020

Cooperatives in Development – People-centred Businesses in Action

Newcastle Law School academic joins Partnership project between the International Co-operative Alliance and the European Commission.

News • 01 Jul 2020

The Role of Cooperatives in Sustainable Development in Asia-Pacific Countries

Ann Apps was invited to present at a workshop “The Role of Cooperatives in Sustainable Development in Asia-Pacific Countries” hosted by UNDESA in Nadi, Fiji on March 4th.

News • 01 May 2020

Law in Lockdown - a Newcastle Law School podcast

The Newcastle Law School has launched a podcast exploring the impact of COVID-19 on the legal community.

News • 29 Apr 2020

Associate Professor Amy Maguire on understanding the human rights issues of the Covid-19 pandemic

Law School academic helps to shape public understanding regarding human rights issues during the pandemic.

News • 08 Apr 2020

Teaching Algorithms to Lawyers - a Webinar by Dr Khaled Dika

The Newcastle Law School welcomed Dr Khaled Dika from the University of Paris to discuss teaching algorithms to lawyers.

News • 08 Apr 2020

Indigenous Scholar Flourishing Thanks to People Like You

Meet Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander Scholarship recipient Taylah Gray

Events

Workshop

Foundations of Active Learning

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

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When Wednesday 4 February 2026
12:00pm - 1:00pm
Duration 60mins
Location  Newcastle (Callaghan)

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Retention Strategies Workshop

Retention strategies for teaching staff. Learn about retention strategies, analytics tools in Canvas and Panopto, and how to identify and support “at risk” students.

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

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Marking and Feedback

This workshop will focus on Marking and Feedback of Assessments. Participants will learn how to apply best practice in marking coursework assessments.

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When Thursday 12 February 2026
1:00pm - 2:00pm
Duration 60mins
Location  Online

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Interactive Oral Assessments at Adelaide University

LDTI is pleased to welcome Adelaide University’s Dr Sarah Davey (Lecturer, School of Biological Sciences) and Dr Christopher Della Vedova (Senior Lecturer, School of Pharmacy and Biomedical Sciences) to discuss their experiences implementing interactive oral assessments.

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When Friday 13 February 2026
12:00pm - 1:00pm
Duration 60mins
Location  Online

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Rubrics Workshop (Callaghan)

This Rubrics workshop will cover the principles of using rubrics for assessment. Participants will learn how to construct a rubric that will support student learning and increase the efficiency and consistency of marking.

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When Tuesday 17 February 2026
1:00pm - 2:30pm
Location  Newcastle (Callaghan)

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Ed Tech for Active Learning

Explore the educational technology available to increase student engagement through active learning.

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When Thursday 19 February 2026
1:00pm - 2:00pm
Duration 60mins
Location  Online

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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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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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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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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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