Higher Education Research Network (HERN) 

The objectives of the UniSA Higher Education Research Group (HERN) is to make visible Higher Education research as a discipline area of excellence at UniSA nationally and internationally. We sustain a group of Higher Education researchers across disciplines to forge local networks and advance high quality Higher Education research across the university and with stakeholders, national and international partners and collaborators. We facilitate Higher Education Early Career Researcher (ECR) mentorship and HDR supervision as well as provide advice to relevant bodies on higher education practice and policy. Our aim is to advance understanding and application of socially just and equitable practices in HE and foster research at the cutting-edge 

in digital learning in Higher Education.

 

To join our network or if you have any queries, please email Negin Mirriahi, Sarah Hattam, or Chris Deneen

 

Our Activities

Since our launch in November 2023, we now have over 130 members from across UniSA and have led a number of successful activities.
 

• Webinar: Grant Writing, 27 November 2023 (facilitated by Chris Deneen) (40 attended)
  • Recording
     
• HERN Research Showcase 16 February 2024 (25 Presentations and 50 Attendees)
   
• Full Day Workshop with Visiting scholar, Professor of University Teaching Peter Arthur, 8 March 2024 (30 attended)
   
• Webinar: Strategic Publishing in HE Journals (co-facilitated with UniSA Library), 9 April 2024 (31 attended)
  • Recording
     
• Webinar: Pitching to the Conversation, 30 May 2024 (facilitated by Jenny Stokes with Dr Evangeline Mantzioris and Annabel Mansfield)  (45 attended)
  • Recording

Upcoming Activities

• Series of HE Pedagogy Workshops (facilitated by Sarah Hattam & Tanya Weiler) – access details here
   
• HERN Networking Event: 3 Min Research Pitch
  • Time: 19th September 2024.
  • Location: UniSA City West Campus, Room H6-12.
  • Register Here by 12th September.