Welcome to Learning and Teaching at Western.

"The purpose of teaching is simple: It is to make student learning possible." – Paul Ramsden

We are here to provide leadership, expertise, support, and recognition in Learning and Teaching across Western. Our mission is to empower educators to deliver high-quality teaching in a rapidly changing world, and our purpose is to make student learning and success possible.

Learning and Teaching Support

Blackboard Ultra

Get comfortable with our new Learning Management System (LMS), Blackboard Ultra. Find out about the guiding principles of Ultra and join a workshop to learn more.

Teaching Quality Framework

Learn about our new Teaching Quality Framework (TQF), and how we aim to develop a robust and scholarly teaching culture that is supported, valued, recognised and rewarded.

Professional Development

Find out about the range of formal and informal programs that we offer for academic and professional staff to develop their teaching and career.

EducationHQ

Login to our internal Learning and Teaching website to access all the latest information, resources, and news, relating to Learning and Teaching at Western.

Meet our Leadership Team

Professor Brian Stout is our Pro-Vice Chancellor, Learning and Teaching

Contact b.stout@westernsydney.edu.au or for general learning and teaching enquiries, contact learningandteaching@westernsydney.edu.au

Associate Professor Tai Peseta is our Lead, Professional Development

Contact t.peseta@westernsydney.edu.au or for general professional learning enquiries, contact learningandteaching@westernsydney.edu.au

Dr Kristin Wiese is our Director, Learning Experience

Contact k.wiese@westernsydney.edu.au or for general learning experience enquiries, contact blackboardultrasupport@westernsydney.edu.au