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ADCET Universal Design for Learning (UDL) Symposium 2025
Navigating Authentic Assessment and Learning in a Digital World
The University of Sydney and Australian Disability Clearinghouse on Education and Training (ADCET) are pleased to announce that registrations are now open for the upcoming one and a half day Universal Design for Learning (UDL) Symposium 2025.
Event Details
Date: Wednesday 25 June (registration desk opens 12:30 pm); and Thursday 26 June 2025 (full day)
Location: University of Sydney, Susan Wakil Health Building, Camperdown Campus, Sydney, Australia (In-person and online attendance options available)
Cost: $285 in-person (including Welcome drinks on Day 1); $150 online
Call for Abstracts
We are pleased to invite abstracts from across the Higher Education (HE) and Vocational Education and Training (VET) sectors from academics, teachers, VET educators and practitioners. Submissions close: 5:00 pm Monday 24 February 2025 AEDT
Information on submitting an abstract
Join us in Sydney to contribute to the growing body of knowledge on Universal Design for Learning and help shape the future of inclusive education in Australia's tertiary sector.
Prices
- $285: In-person (registrations close Wednesday 18 June 2025)
- $150: Online (registrations close Monday 23 June 2025)
In-person and Online registrations are now open
Symposium Aims
The UDL Symposium 2025 aims to:
- Share and showcase knowledge and expertise in Universal Design for Learning
- Continue developing an Australia-wide network of UDL practitioners and researchers
- Explore innovative approaches to authentic assessment and learning in digital environments
- Examine the intersection of AI and UDL principles to enhance inclusive learning experiences and educational accessibility
Who Should Attend
This conference is designed for academic and professional staff within the tertiary education sector (HE & VET) who have an interest in Universal Design for Learning. Potential presenters and participants may include:
- Educators in Higher Education or Vocational Education and Training
- Learning Designers
- Learning Support Staff
- Disability Advisors
- Accessibility Advisors
- Assistive Technology Officers
- Inclusive Education students
- Staff and students with disability in education and training
Format
Day 1:
- 12:30 pm - 2:00 pm Registrations open
- 2:00 pm - 3:30 pm Welcome and Keynote (online and in person)
- 3:30 pm - 4:30 pm Workshops (in person)
- 4:30 pm Poster presentations and welcome drinks
Day 2:
- 9:00 am - 9:30 am Welcome
- 9:30 am - 1:15 pm Morning sessions (morning tea included)
- 1:15 pm - 2:00 pm Lunch
- 2:00 pm - 5:00 pm Afternoon sessions including a panel session with students
Key dates
Abstract submission deadline: 5:00 pm Monday 24 February 2025 AEDT
Registrations close
In-person: Wednesday 18 June 2025
Online: Monday 23 June 2025
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