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the University’s approach to education.</span></p> </div> </div> </div> <div class="field-item"> <div class="paragraph type-content-highlighted section-style-grid background-default-hue foreground-default-hue"> <div class="field field--name-field-highlighted-paragraph field--type-entity-reference-revisions field--label-hidden field--paragraph-children field--paragraph-nodes field-items-2 field-items"> <div class="field-item"> <div class="paragraph type-body-content section-style-standard background-indigo-hue foreground-default-hue grid-no-grow"> <div class="field field--name-field-body-text field--type-text-long field--label-hidden field-item"> <p><span>Best thought of as UNSW’s nerve centre for educational excellence, Nexus connects and empowers our local, community-minded thought leaders in education – the Nexus Fellows and Nexus Education Developers – to drive and support changes in teaching and learning in a streamlined and agile manner. Embedded within each Faculty and school, these educational experts ensure that innovative practices meet specific local needs while maintaining a cohesive, university-wide approach.</span></p> </div> </div> </div> <div class="field-item"> <div class="paragraph type-body-content section-style-standard background-alternative-hue foreground-default-hue grid-no-grow"> <div class="field field--name-field-body-text field--type-text-long field--label-hidden field-item"> <p><iframe height="315" width="560" src="https://www.youtube.com/embed/KbyMWjnRdx0?si=cKUc_C_rdkmYXzP?autoplay=1&mute=1"> </iframe></p><p><strong>How is the Nexus Program transforming education?</strong></p><p><span>Hear from the Nexus Team in the video above</span></p> </div> </div> </div> </div> </div> </div> <div class="field-item"> <div class="paragraph type-content-highlighted section-style-grid background-default-hue foreground-default-hue"> <div class="field field--name-field-highlighted-paragraph field--type-entity-reference-revisions field--label-hidden field--paragraph-children field--paragraph-nodes field-items-2 field-items"> <div class="field-item"> <div class="paragraph type-body-content section-style-standard background-alternative-hue foreground-default-hue grid-no-grow"> <div class="field field--name-field-body-text field--type-text-long field--label-hidden field-item"> <div data-langcode="en" data-entity-type="media" data-entity-uuid="c72d6bd9-dfde-4f1e-9088-cd63fca57f1e" data-embed-button="image" data-entity-embed-display="view_mode:media.extra_large" data-entity-embed-display-settings="[]" class="embedded-entity"><div class="standard media media--type-image media--view-mode-extra-large"> <div class="field field--name-field-media-image field--type-image field--label-hidden field-item"> <img src="/sites/default/files/styles/extra_large/public/images/3_10.png?itok=X0cu4NvV" width="560" alt="Nexus team collaborating" loading="lazy"> </div> </div> </div> </div> </div> </div> <div class="field-item"> <div class="paragraph type-body-content section-style-standard background-default-hue foreground-default-hue grid-no-grow"> <div class="field field--name-field-body-text field--type-text-long field--label-hidden field-item"> <p><span>In a world of rapid change, the Nexus Program is enabling the free flow of ideas and making the cross-pollination of practices the norm. From digital learning innovations to accessibility in education to advances in AI, the power of Nexus is that it fosters a collaborative educational environment, enhancing teaching practices and the student experience right across our diverse University community.</span></p> </div> </div> </div> </div> </div> </div> <div class="field-item"> <div class="section-content-grid-profiles paragraph type-content-grid section-style-grid background-tertiary-hue foreground-white-hue grid-no-grow"> <div class="field field--name-field-body-text field--type-text-long field--label-hidden field-item"> <h2>Nexus ambition: aims and objectives</h2> </div> <div class="field field--name-field-content-grid field--type-entity-reference-revisions field--label-hidden field--paragraph-children field--paragraph-nodes field-items-4 field-items"> <div class="field-item"> <article class="node type-content-grid-item section-style-standard view-mode-teaser node--without-link"> <div class="node-image"> <div class="field field--name-field-image field--type-entity-reference field--label-hidden field-item"><div class="standard media media--type-image media--view-mode-mask"> <div class="field field--name-field-media-image field--type-image field--label-hidden field-item"> <img src="/sites/default/files/styles/mask/public/images/Students%20learning.jpg?h=1a6b4690&itok=2VpowurJ" width="270" alt="Students collaborating on computer" loading="lazy" /> </div> <div class="field field--name-name field--type-string field--label-hidden field-item"><h4 class="media-title">Enhance student experience</h4></div> </div> </div> </div> <div class="node-content background-default-hue foreground-white-hue"> <div class="node-title"> <h3> <div class="field field--name-field-par-title field--type-string field--label-hidden field-item"> <h3>1. Enhance student experience</h3> </div> </h3> </div> <div class="node-teaser-text"> <div class="field field--name-field-body-text field--type-text-long field--label-hidden field-item"> <p><span>Ultimately, the goal of the Nexus Program is to ensure a transformational student experience by ensuring that teaching practices exist on a cycle of continuous improvement, creating a dynamic and responsive educational environment at UNSW.</span></p> </div> </div> </div> </article> </div> <div class="field-item"> <article class="node type-content-grid-item section-style-standard view-mode-teaser node--without-link"> <div class="node-image"> <div class="field field--name-field-image field--type-entity-reference field--label-hidden field-item"><div class="standard media media--type-image media--view-mode-mask"> <div class="field field--name-field-media-image field--type-image field--label-hidden field-item"> <img src="/sites/default/files/styles/mask/public/images/5D3_0140.jpg?h=c894ac3e&itok=WB-xsnVk" width="270" alt="Patsie Polly speaking at event" loading="lazy" /> </div> <div class="field field--name-name field--type-string field--label-hidden field-item"><h4 class="media-title">Patsie Polly at Edu Fest 2023</h4></div> </div> </div> </div> <div class="node-content background-default-hue foreground-white-hue"> <div class="node-title"> <h3> <div class="field field--name-field-par-title field--type-string field--label-hidden field-item"> <h3>2. Define and share cutting-edge practices </h3> </div> </h3> </div> <div class="node-teaser-text"> <div class="field field--name-field-body-text field--type-text-long field--label-hidden field-item"> <p><span>The Nexus program seeks to identify and disseminate effective educational practices across the university, ensuring that all faculties benefit from evidence-based strategies and innovations.</span></p> </div> </div> </div> </article> </div> <div class="field-item"> <article class="node type-content-grid-item section-style-standard view-mode-teaser node--without-link"> <div class="node-image"> <div class="field field--name-field-image field--type-entity-reference field--label-hidden field-item"><div class="standard media media--type-image media--view-mode-mask"> <div class="field field--name-field-media-image field--type-image field--label-hidden field-item"> <img src="/sites/default/files/styles/mask/public/images/UNSW%20Library.jpg?h=37406e15&itok=_3tMp8wj" width="270" alt="UNSW Library Lawn" loading="lazy" /> </div> <div class="field field--name-name field--type-string field--label-hidden field-item"><h4 class="media-title">Facilitate the implementation of University-wide initiatives</h4></div> </div> </div> </div> <div class="node-content background-default-hue foreground-white-hue"> <div class="node-title"> <h3> <div class="field field--name-field-par-title field--type-string field--label-hidden field-item"> <h3>3. Facilitate the implementation of University-wide initiatives</h3> </div> </h3> </div> <div class="node-teaser-text"> <div class="field field--name-field-body-text field--type-text-long field--label-hidden field-item"> <p><span>Nexus acts as a bridge between University-wide university initiatives and local contexts, making it easier for these initiatives to be adapted and adopted by individual faculties, schools and educators.</span></p> </div> </div> </div> </article> </div> <div class="field-item"> <article class="node type-content-grid-item section-style-standard view-mode-teaser node--without-link"> <div class="node-image"> <div class="field field--name-field-image field--type-entity-reference field--label-hidden field-item"><div class="standard media media--type-image media--view-mode-mask"> <div class="field field--name-field-media-image field--type-image field--label-hidden field-item"> <img src="/sites/default/files/styles/mask/public/images/3X9A3545_0.jpg?h=0399de0b&itok=fK6j1VBV" width="270" alt="academic using VR" loading="lazy" /> </div> <div class="field field--name-name field--type-string field--label-hidden field-item"><h4 class="media-title">Academic with VR</h4></div> </div> </div> </div> <div class="node-content background-default-hue foreground-white-hue"> <div class="node-title"> <h3> <div class="field field--name-field-par-title field--type-string field--label-hidden field-item"> <h3>4. Support academics to adopt new trends</h3> </div> </h3> </div> <div class="node-teaser-text"> <div class="field field--name-field-body-text field--type-text-long field--label-hidden field-item"> <p><span>The Nexus Program provides professional development opportunities, including workshops and peer coaching, to help academics integrate new technologies and innovative teaching methods into their practice.</span></p> </div> </div> </div> </article> </div> </div> </div> </div> <div class="field-item"> <div class="paragraph type-content-highlighted section-style-grid background-indigo-hue foreground-default-hue"> <div class="field field--name-field-highlighted-paragraph field--type-entity-reference-revisions field--label-hidden field--paragraph-children field--paragraph-nodes field-items-1 field-items"> <div class="field-item"> <div class="paragraph type-body-content section-style-standard background-indigo-hue foreground-default-hue grid-no-grow"> <div class="field field--name-field-body-text field--type-text-long field--label-hidden field-item"> <h3>From the Nexus Program Director, Associate Professor Anne Galea </h3><blockquote><div data-langcode="en" data-entity-type="media" data-entity-uuid="50154650-3632-40df-80c6-85b07e65085f" data-embed-button="image" data-entity-embed-display="view_mode:media.large" data-entity-embed-display-settings="[]" class="align-right embedded-entity"><div class="standard media media--type-image media--view-mode-large"> <div class="field field--name-field-media-image field--type-image field--label-hidden field-item"> <img src="/sites/default/files/styles/large/public/images/EDM%20Image%20Shapes-02.png?itok=EJdNkSqA" width="340" alt="Associate Professor Anne Galea headshot" loading="lazy"> </div> </div> </div> <p><span>“The Nexus Program is a world-first initiative designed to </span>enhance educational excellence and the student experience across UNSW. By forging strong linkages between schools, faculties and central divisions, and fostering a collaborative environment, Nexus is empowering our world-class educators to innovate and share the practices that work for them. Our goal is to seamlessly integrate cutting-edge technologies and teaching methods, ensuring our students receive the most engaging and effective education possible. Nexus is about driving continuous improvement and creating a vibrant, adaptable educational landscape that prepares students for the challenges of tomorrow." - <strong>Associate Professor Anne Galea, Director of the Nexus Program</strong></p></blockquote> </div> </div> </div> </div> </div> </div> <div class="field-item"> <div class="tabs-vertical paragraph type-accordion section-style-grid background-default-hue foreground-default-hue grid-no-grow"> <div class="field field--name-field-body-text field--type-text-long field--label-hidden field-item"> <h2><span><span><span>Why Nexus was needed</span></span></span></h2> </div> <div class="field field--name-field-items field--type-entity-reference-revisions field--label-hidden field--paragraph-children text-default-hue field-items-5 field-items"> <div class="field-item"> <div id="items-5502" class="accordion-item type-item tabs-vertical-item"> <div aria-controls="items-5502" class="paragraph-title expanded foreground-default-hue tabs-vertical-item"> <a href="#items-5502" class="tabs-vertical-item"> <div class="field field--name-field-par-title field--type-string field--label-hidden field-item"> <h3>1. Rapid technological change</h3> </div> </a> <div class="accordion-toggle background-default-hue foreground-default-hue tabs-vertical-item"><i class="material-icons">add</i></div> </div> <div aria-labelledby="items-5502" class="paragraph-content background-default-hue foreground-default-hue tabs-vertical-item"> <div class="paragraph-grid-content background-default-hue foreground-default-hue tabs-vertical-item"> <div class="field field--name-field-body-text field--type-text-long field--label-hidden field-item"> <p><span><span><span><span><span>The educational landscape is changing fast and shows no sign of slowing. With the rapid advancement of digital learning tools and technologies, there was a clear need for a structured program to help academics stay current and effectively integrate these tools into their teaching.</span></span></span></span></span></p> </div> </div> </div> </div> </div> <div class="field-item"> <div id="items-5504" class="accordion-item type-item tabs-vertical-item"> <div aria-controls="items-5504" class="paragraph-title expanded foreground-default-hue tabs-vertical-item"> <a href="#items-5504" class="tabs-vertical-item"> <div class="field field--name-field-par-title field--type-string field--label-hidden field-item"> <h3>2. Changing student expectations</h3> </div> </a> <div class="accordion-toggle background-default-hue foreground-default-hue tabs-vertical-item"><i class="material-icons">add</i></div> </div> <div aria-labelledby="items-5504" class="paragraph-content background-default-hue foreground-default-hue tabs-vertical-item"> <div class="paragraph-grid-content background-default-hue foreground-default-hue tabs-vertical-item"> <div class="field field--name-field-body-text field--type-text-long field--label-hidden field-item"> <p><span><span><span><span><span>The pandemic and advances in technology have changed what students expect and want from university. The end game of the Nexus Program is to recognise, respond to and exceed these new expectations</span></span><span><span>.</span></span></span></span></span></p> </div> </div> </div> </div> </div> <div class="field-item"> <div id="items-5505" class="accordion-item type-item tabs-vertical-item"> <div aria-controls="items-5505" class="paragraph-title expanded foreground-default-hue tabs-vertical-item"> <a href="#items-5505" class="tabs-vertical-item"> <div class="field field--name-field-par-title field--type-string field--label-hidden field-item"> <h3>3. Break down barriers</h3> </div> </a> <div class="accordion-toggle background-default-hue foreground-default-hue tabs-vertical-item"><i class="material-icons">add</i></div> </div> <div aria-labelledby="items-5505" class="paragraph-content background-default-hue foreground-default-hue tabs-vertical-item"> <div class="paragraph-grid-content background-default-hue foreground-default-hue tabs-vertical-item"> <div class="field field--name-field-body-text field--type-text-long field--label-hidden field-item"> <p><span><span><span><span><span>Nexus addresses the siloed nature of various faculties and schools, promoting a more collaborative and cohesive approach to education, which is essential for sharing best practices and implementing university-wide initiatives effectively.</span></span></span></span></span></p> </div> </div> </div> </div> </div> <div class="field-item"> <div id="items-5506" class="accordion-item type-item tabs-vertical-item"> <div aria-controls="items-5506" class="paragraph-title expanded foreground-default-hue tabs-vertical-item"> <a href="#items-5506" class="tabs-vertical-item"> <div class="field field--name-field-par-title field--type-string field--label-hidden field-item"> <h3>4. Promote our innovative and exceptional educators</h3> </div> </a> <div class="accordion-toggle background-default-hue foreground-default-hue tabs-vertical-item"><i class="material-icons">add</i></div> </div> <div aria-labelledby="items-5506" class="paragraph-content background-default-hue foreground-default-hue tabs-vertical-item"> <div class="paragraph-grid-content background-default-hue foreground-default-hue tabs-vertical-item"> <div class="field field--name-field-body-text field--type-text-long field--label-hidden field-item"> <p><span><span><span><span><span>Recognising, connecting and empowering exceptional educators who drive innovation and excellence in teaching is crucial. The Nexus Program highlights 'our local hero educators', providing them with the support and platform needed to lead and inspire their colleagues.</span></span></span></span></span></p> </div> </div> </div> </div> </div> <div class="field-item"> <div id="items-5507" class="accordion-item type-item tabs-vertical-item"> <div aria-controls="items-5507" class="paragraph-title expanded foreground-default-hue tabs-vertical-item"> <a href="#items-5507" class="tabs-vertical-item"> <div class="field field--name-field-par-title field--type-string field--label-hidden field-item"> <h3>5. Ensure inclusivity and accessibility </h3> </div> </a> <div class="accordion-toggle background-default-hue foreground-default-hue tabs-vertical-item"><i class="material-icons">add</i></div> </div> <div aria-labelledby="items-5507" class="paragraph-content background-default-hue foreground-default-hue tabs-vertical-item"> <div class="paragraph-grid-content background-default-hue foreground-default-hue tabs-vertical-item"> <div class="field field--name-field-body-text field--type-text-long field--label-hidden field-item"> <p><span><span><span><span><span>With a growing and diverse student population, there was a need for a program that could adapt teaching methods to meet varied learning needs and preferences, ensuring inclusivity and accessibility in education.</span></span></span></span></span></p> </div> </div> </div> </div> </div> </div> </div> </div> <div class="field-item"> <div class="section-content-grid-standard paragraph type-content-grid section-style-grid background-default-hue foreground-default-hue grid-no-grow"> <div class="field field--name-field-content-grid field--type-entity-reference-revisions field--label-hidden field--paragraph-children field--paragraph-nodes field-items-3 field-items"> <div class="field-item"> <article class="node type-content-grid-item section-style-standard view-mode-teaser"> <div class="node-image"> <a href="https://www.education.unsw.edu.au/teaching/nexus-program/nexus-team" rel="bookmark" > <div class="field field--name-field-image field--type-entity-reference field--label-hidden field-item"><div class="standard media media--type-image media--view-mode-teaser"> <div class="field field--name-field-media-image field--type-image field--label-hidden field-item"> <picture>  <source srcset="/sites/default/files/styles/teaser_desktop/public/images/2024_Nexus_Group%20Photo.jpg?h=306558dc&itok=lwdoPfjJ 1x" media="screen and (min-width: 1256px)" type="image/jpeg" width="368" height="240"/> <source srcset="/sites/default/files/styles/teaser_mobile/public/images/2024_Nexus_Group%20Photo.jpg?h=306558dc&itok=i1BlCQ9v 1x" media="screen and (min-width: 765px) and (max-width: 1255px)" type="image/jpeg" width="736" height="480"/> <source srcset="/sites/default/files/styles/teaser_mobile/public/images/2024_Nexus_Group%20Photo.jpg?h=306558dc&itok=i1BlCQ9v 1x" media="screen and (min-width: 0px) and (max-width: 764px)" type="image/jpeg" width="736" height="480"/>  <img loading="eager" src="/sites/default/files/styles/teaser_mobile/public/images/2024_Nexus_Group%20Photo.jpg?h=306558dc&itok=i1BlCQ9v" width="736" alt="Nexus Program Team" /> </picture> </div> </div> </div> </a> </div> <div class="node-content background-indigo-hue foreground-default-hue"> <div class="node-title"> <h3> </h3> </div> <div class="node-teaser-text"> <div class="field field--name-field-body-text field--type-text-long field--label-hidden field-item"> <h2><span>Meet the team</span></h2><p><span>Get to know our team of over 70 Nexus Fellows, Education Developers and professional colleagues driving the Nexus Program. These passionate and dedicated professionals are committed to enhancing teaching and learning at UNSW.</span></p> </div> </div> <div class="teaser-link-wrapper"> <div class="teaser-link"> <div class="field field--name-field-link field--type-link field--label-hidden field-item"><a href="https://www.education.unsw.edu.au/teaching/nexus-program/nexus-team" target="_blank"><span class="field--name-field-link__text">Meet Nexus team</span><span class="material-icons" title="">chevron_right</span></a></div> </div> </div> </div> </article> </div> <div class="field-item"> <article class="node type-content-grid-item section-style-standard view-mode-teaser"> <div class="node-image"> <a href="https://www.education.unsw.edu.au/tags/unsw-nexus" rel="bookmark" > <div class="field field--name-field-image field--type-entity-reference field--label-hidden field-item"><div class="standard media media--type-image media--view-mode-teaser"> <div class="field field--name-field-media-image field--type-image field--label-hidden field-item"> <picture>  <source srcset="/sites/default/files/styles/teaser_desktop/public/images/3X9A5414.jpg?h=3a219708&itok=S9t_oZgY 1x" media="screen and (min-width: 1256px)" type="image/jpeg" width="368" height="240"/> <source srcset="/sites/default/files/styles/teaser_mobile/public/images/3X9A5414.jpg?h=3a219708&itok=jNAewE72 1x" media="screen and (min-width: 765px) and (max-width: 1255px)" type="image/jpeg" width="736" height="480"/> <source srcset="/sites/default/files/styles/teaser_mobile/public/images/3X9A5414.jpg?h=3a219708&itok=jNAewE72 1x" media="screen and (min-width: 0px) and (max-width: 764px)" type="image/jpeg" width="736" height="480"/>  <img loading="eager" src="/sites/default/files/styles/teaser_mobile/public/images/3X9A5414.jpg?h=3a219708&itok=jNAewE72" width="736" alt="Nexus workshop" /> </picture> </div> </div> </div> </a> </div> <div class="node-content background-indigo-hue foreground-default-hue"> <div class="node-title"> <h3> </h3> </div> <div class="node-teaser-text"> <div class="field field--name-field-body-text field--type-text-long field--label-hidden field-item"> <h2><span>Nexus news & events</span></h2><p><span>Stay informed and inspired by exploring the latest news, blogs and events from our Nexus staff. Discover cutting-edge educational innovations, success stories of our Nexus Team, and insights into the future of learning at UNSW.</span></p> </div> </div> <div class="teaser-link-wrapper"> <div class="teaser-link"> <div class="field field--name-field-link field--type-link field--label-hidden field-item"><a href="https://www.education.unsw.edu.au/tags/unsw-nexus" target="_blank"><span class="field--name-field-link__text">View all news & events</span><span class="material-icons" title="">chevron_right</span></a></div> </div> </div> </div> </article> </div> <div class="field-item"> <article class="node type-content-grid-item section-style-standard view-mode-teaser"> <div class="node-image"> <a href="https://unsw.sharepoint.com/sites/Nexus-Program?e=1%3A9f714b829b4a49d9a311366383632a7e" rel="bookmark" > <div class="field field--name-field-image field--type-entity-reference field--label-hidden field-item"><div class="standard media media--type-image media--view-mode-teaser"> <div class="field field--name-field-media-image field--type-image field--label-hidden field-item"> <picture>  <source srcset="/sites/default/files/styles/teaser_desktop/public/images/2024_Nexus_Meeting_Workshop-12.jpg?h=63bf57a8&itok=pHNxzJVG 1x" media="screen and (min-width: 1256px)" type="image/jpeg" width="368" height="240"/> <source srcset="/sites/default/files/styles/teaser_mobile/public/images/2024_Nexus_Meeting_Workshop-12.jpg?h=63bf57a8&itok=TpqUGHbP 1x" media="screen and (min-width: 765px) and (max-width: 1255px)" type="image/jpeg" width="736" height="480"/> <source srcset="/sites/default/files/styles/teaser_mobile/public/images/2024_Nexus_Meeting_Workshop-12.jpg?h=63bf57a8&itok=TpqUGHbP 1x" media="screen and (min-width: 0px) and (max-width: 764px)" type="image/jpeg" width="736" height="480"/>  <img loading="eager" src="/sites/default/files/styles/teaser_mobile/public/images/2024_Nexus_Meeting_Workshop-12.jpg?h=63bf57a8&itok=TpqUGHbP" width="736" alt="Academic on laptop" /> 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