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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.

Three cutting-edge projects have been selected as the recipients of the 2025 CREDS (Centre for Research on Education in a Digital Society) Research Sprint Funds. These projects tackle some of the most urgent questions in the intersection of education and digital technology, with a focus on AI, transdisciplinary learning, and digital literacy.

The Centre for Research on Education in a Digital Society (CREDS) is delighted to welcome Associate Professor Simon Regin Paxton as a visiting scholar. Dr. Paxton is an Associate Professor in the Department of English at Komazawa University in Tokyo, Japan.

At the latest CREDS (Centre for Research on Education in a Digital Society) seminar, educators and researchers came together to explore how Australian schools are navigating the complex and fast-moving world of generative artificial intelligence (AI).

The meeting was the first annual CREDS research speed dating event and discussed sprint grants for collaborative projects. Various research ideas were presented, focusing on AI, learning design, and the impact of technology on education and well-being.

In the latest CREDS seminar, Dr. Rick Flowers, a senior lecturer at the University of Technology Sydney, discussed his ongoing research into how teachers can tackle the rising tide of hateful misinformation in schools.

This is a new article by CREDS members, including Dr Annie Agnew and Professor Matthew Kearney. This article presents findings from an international study examining a synchronous hybrid approach for observing and supporting student teachers on their school placement.

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The Centre for Research on Education in a Digital Society (CREDS) recently hosted its inaugural seminar, focusing on the innovative intersection of education, digital technologies, and public interest documents. This seminar, led by Dr.