The Visiting Scholar Program continues to be a real strength of CREDS—creating space for new collaborations, fresh perspectives, and practical opportunities for members to connect across projects. Building on the success of last year’s visiting scholar, Simon Paxton, we’re delighted to welcome two new visiting scholars in 2026 and to continue growing this initiative as a key part of our research community.

Welcome to the Centre for Research on Education in a Digital Society (CREDS). We bring together researchers, educators, and partners who are interested in how technology is shaping learning, teaching, and participation in education across the lifespan.

In the fifth instalment of the CREDS seminar series, Dr Jorge Reyna delivered a compelling presentation on an innovative, evidence-based curriculum co-designed with six Australian and New Zealand medical colleges. Moving beyond the familiar terrain of higher education, Raine showcased how rigorous learning design, cross-institutional collaboration, and scenario-based learning can transform supervisor training in medical education.

Sydney, NSW – Students at Galston Public School were given a glimpse into the future of learning last week, when Dr Keith Heggart from the University of Technology Sydney (UTS) visited as part of the school’s STEM enrichment initiative.

Recently, CREDS member Dr Damian Maher was invited to be part of ABC’s The Minefield. Below, he discusses his research. There has been much going on related to research I have been undertaking looking at the use of the AI in schools and universities.