Learning and Teaching Academy

About the Academy

The Academy was formed by the ACDA to inform innovation and quality in tertiary teaching practice in Agriculture and related disciplines.
The Academy aims to:

  • encourage the scholarship of learning and teaching (SoLT) for agricultural educators

  • provide reward and recognition for excellence and innovation in tertiary agricultural education via the Australian University Agriculture Education Awards for Excellence in Teaching

  • promote and sustain the implementation and regular update of the national Threshold Learning Outcomes (TLOs) for Agriculture

  • support interactions between tertiary and secondary agricultural educators and industry.

Upcoming Events

To promote leadership and share good practice in agricultural education, we have a community-of-practice (CoP) on MS Teams and hold events regularly. These include online workshops (at least twice per year) and the AgEd Symposium (every two years).

The next AgEd Symposium will be on Tuesday 2 February – Wednesday 3 February 2026 at La Trobe University in Melbourne.

Want to join our CoP on MS Teams, participate in peer review and receive updates about our events?
Tap or scan the QR code to join.  

AgEd Symposium

The Australian Council of Deans of Agriculture, La Trobe University and University of Melbourne are excited to host AgEd26, the 4th Symposium for Agricultural Educators. The symposium will take place at the Agribio building on La Trobe's Bundoora campus on Tuesday 3rd February and Wednesday 4th February 2026. AgEd 26 will again bring together the agricultural academic community at Australian tertiary and VET institutions to one location for two days of presentations and networking as well as an Awards Dinner. The symposium will also be supported by the La Trobe Institute for Sustainable Agriculture and Food (LISAF).

ABSTRACT SUBMISSION IS NOW OPEN (UNTIL OCTOBER 10th)

Please visit this page for details including the template for submission: Abstract submission

REGISTRATION

Registration is $320 per person ($250 per person for students). Registration includes two days of morning tea - lunch - afternoon tea as well as the dinner celebrating the 2026 Australasian University Agriculture Education Award for Excellence in Teaching Awards on Tuesday 3rd February. Register at  https://events.humanitix.com/2026-agriculture-education-symposium or use the QR code below. Please direct any enquiries about the Symposium to the convenor of the organising committee Marisa Collins (marisa.collins@latrobe.edu.au).

ACDA LTA Steering Group 2025-2026

Amanda Able (University of Adelaide), Convenor, ACDA LTA
Marisa Collins (La Trobe University), Convenor, Ag Ed Symposium 2026 Organising Committee
Janelle Wilkes (University of New England), Convenor, Education Awards Committee
Amy Cosby (Central Queensland University)
Jacob Hawkins (Curtin University)
Kara Barry (University of Tasmania)
Beth Loveys (University of Adelaide)
Sarah Frankland (University of Melbourne)
Suresh Krishnasamy (University of Queensland)