SNUSE was formed in 2004 to bring together academics interested in Learning and Teaching in Science to establish a collaborative group in the Sydney basin. This group was formed with representatives from the University of New South Wales, University of Sydney, University of Technology, University of Western Sydney and Macquarie University. It is envisaged that this group would be similar to the Effective Learning and Teaching Conferences and networks already established in Brisbane and Perth.

Within the context of Science learning and teaching the aims of this group are to:

 

It is envisaged that the group will:

It is intended that meetings will be held at least twice a year and it will be circulated amongst the participating universities.

SNUSE has held the following meetings and the minutes can be downloaded via the link provided:

 

All universities in the Sydney region involved in Science Education are welcome to join this group. If you are interested in joining this group please email: edsquad@unsw.edu.au

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In 2007, the ISSOTL 2007 conference was hosted by the University of New South Wales and co-hosted by the University of Sydney. This conference had more than 400 international delegates - from across, North America, Canada, the UK, Europe, Hong Kong, Singapore, Thailand, South Africa, New Zealand and Australia.  Much of the organisation of this conference was conducted by SNUSE members including: Kathy Takayama (Conference Chair), Noel Whitaker and Michelle Kofod (ISSOTL conference committee); Will Rifkin ( Commons@ISSOTL); and SNUSE members also had a high representation in the presentations and workshops of the conference.

 

 

SNUSE hosted their inaugural forum - From Teaching Practice to Scholarly Publishing on the 21st July 2006, at UNSW, in preparation for the International Society for the Scholarship of Teaching and Learning (ISSoTL) 2007 conference.

 

The purpose of this forum is to promote collaborations and the Scholarship of Teaching and Learning (SoTL) among university educators in Science and related disciplines within the Sydney basin. The day involved workshop topics such as research methods, funding opportunities, how to get published and fostering collaborations and will provide the opportunities for lecturers in the Sydney region to:

 

 

Postgraduate subsidised registration Scholarships  were available

Sponsored by SNUSE and World-Wide Day in Science