Start time:       5:00 pm for registrations and refreshments/networking (Live event)                            6:00 pm Discussion Panel and audience questions  End time:        8:00 pm 1.5 hours for discussion, with up to 30 minutes for audience questions   We are witnessing a surge of incidents in Australian schools where AI and social media are being used by young people to judge, and sometimes abuse, fellow students and/or teachers. This is alongside media reports of increasing misogyny amongst teenage boys.   The resulting debates within media, government and schools have seen calls to introduce curriculum on respectful relationships to counter ‘toxic masculinity’ and calls to ban social media for young people under the age of 16.   With academic staff working across the fields of Justice, Education and Communication, QUT’s Faculty of Creative Industries, Education and Social Justice (CIESJ) is convening this panel to bring together diverse perspectives on these complex societal issues and discuss possibilities for more multidisciplinary and integrated solutions.  We invite you to join us for an evening panel discussion, led by CIESJ’s Executive Dean, Professor Lori Lockyer, in conversation with QUT experts on interpersonal violence prevention, social […]

Urban population growth and limited urban land availability are driving Australian educational institutions to invest substantial funds in a novel architectural approach: vertical schools situated on small land parcels within high-rise buildings. These vertical schools offer an opportunity for innovative design. A comprehensive evaluation by QUT researchers, involving over 300 students across three schools—Adelaide Botanic High School, Fortitude Valley State Secondary College in Brisbane, and Prahran State High in Melbourne—has shed light on designing for student wellbeing. The analysis, informed by Franz’s (2019) Salutogenic framework, provides valuable insights for architects and school leaders interested in both wellbeing and innovation.  Get a behind the scenes look at nuances and the rich multimedia data stories with recommendations for architects and school leaders who are interested in wellbeing and innovation.  Agenda:  3:30-4:00pm Registrations  4:00-5:30pm ‘How can Thriving in Vertical Schools shed light on student learning and wellbeing for all schools?’ – Thriving in Vertical Schools Research Forum  5:30-6:30pm In-person Networking Event  Register In-Person or Online In-person registrations close Sunday, 8th September 11:59pm; Limited tickets available. Online registrations close Tuesday 10th September 11:59pm.