Student Partnerships Special Interest Group

A Student Partnerships approach to education treats students as co-partners and co-designers of the educational experience, and is based on the belief that doing so results in better outcomes for both the students and the institutions they participate in. The role of our Student Partnerships SIG is to provide leadership on this theme at the University of Sydney and to establish a presence in emerging national and international discussions. Our efforts are organised around making progress on three mutually supportive aims:

Research: leveraging the broader CRLI network, we aim to establish a viable and long-term research agenda that explores how Student Partnerships influence student experiences and learning processes, and how technologies may support the efficacy and reach of student partnerships.

Practice: through engaging with various professional staff, as well as students, we intend to consolidate experiences and best practices across the University, to translate research, and to pool efforts in solving practical challenges.

Policy: working with strategic bodies within the University, we intend to provide research-based advice and to advocate for Student Partnerships approaches to support wider adoption and impact.

Our convenors:  Professor Pauline Ross and Courtney Hilton. 

Membership: if you would like to become a member of the Student Partnerships SIG, please get in contact with