Speakers

Adam is the Pro Vice-Chancellor (Educational Innovation). In this role, he leads work to provide professional development and collaborative support for teaching and learning activities across the institution. As an Australian National Teaching Fellow, Adam has dedicated his career to enhancing student learning and the student experience with an emphasis on the importance of the first year in shaping belonging, experience and outcomes. He has received numerous institutional and national teaching awards in the UK and Australia. At Sydney, he leads the University’s support for enhancing the learning experience for students through the development of collaborative and interactive teaching styles and the technologies that support and enable them.

Adam is leading the response to generative AI at the University of Sydney, covering aspects such as academic development, assessment redesign, policy reform, governance, the development of AI agents and partnering with students. He also leads the development and delivery of classroom interventions to enhance belonging and student engagement in all of the undergraduate courses.