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Learning, teaching and student experience

Supporting students to reach their full potential.

Supporting students to thrive

At The University of Queensland, we are committed to fostering an exceptional educational experience that supports students at every stage of their journey.

Our Deputy Vice-Chancellor (Academic) portfolio integrates academic excellence with comprehensive student services, ensuring a supportive environment where students can personally and professionally thrive.

This commitment to excellence and innovation ensures that every student is well prepared to navigate the challenges and opportunities that lie ahead.

What we value

Innovative teaching

Our reputation for academic excellence is driven by a commitment to continuous teaching innovation.

Supporting students' wellbeing

Our comprehensive range of services support students' academic and overall wellbeing.

In-demand graduates

We integrate key skills and attributes into our students' education, ensuring the high employment rates of our graduates.

  • Aligning our programs with industry demand, enhancing student success and retention.
  • Continually refining our programs based on feedback from students and teaching staff.

Support and recognition for staff

We reward outstanding teachers while providing opportunities for them to upskill and innovate.

  • Celebrating the accomplishments of our award-winning educators who significantly impact student learning.
  • Offering professional development programs to encourage continuous learning and innovation.

Strategies that guide us

Learning and Student Experience Roadmap

The Learning and Student Experience Roadmap outlines our priorities and focus areas for learning, teaching, and student support, experiences and engagement through to 2032.

It highlights opportunities for UQ to expand and develop our educational offerings, encouraging students from increasingly diverse backgrounds to join our inclusive community.

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Key themes

The Roadmap outlines UQ's commitment to nurturing:

  • an inclusive, diverse and vibrant student community
  • an enriching educational experience
  • transformative curricula, pedagogies and assessment
  • outstanding, purpose-designed learning environments and systems
  • recognising and rewarding innovation, and supporting staff and partners.

Read the Roadmap (PDF, 493.24 KB)

The Queensland Commitment Roadmap

The Queensland Commitment is a pledge to break down barriers to education and build a brighter future for the state.

The Roadmap outlines the strategic actions that UQ will implement to ensure more equitable access to education by 2032.

Learn about The Queensland Commitment