# Event Details - **Event Name**: Bridging the Education Divide: Building Teacher Training That Works for All - **Event Start and End Date**: Thu, 24 Sep, 2026 at 04:00 pm – Thu, 24 Sep, 2026 at 05:30 pm (+10:00) - **Event Description**: Join UNSW and NSW education leaders for a timely panel on how co-designed teacher professional learning can strengthen STEM teaching.About this EventJoin UNSW and NSW education leaders for a timely panel on how co-designed teacher professional learning can strengthen STEM teachingBridging the Education Divide: Building Teacher Training That Works for All is a high-level panel discussion exploring how universities, government education departments, schools and teachers can work together to strengthen STEM education across NSW.A more diverse and capable future STEM workforce starts well before university. It starts in classrooms — with teachers who feel confident, supported and equipped to bring science, mathematics and emerging STEM fields to life for students from all backgrounds.This panel will examine how sustained, co-designed teacher professional learning can help address teacher workforce challenges, support curriculum implementation, and improve student engagement and participation in STEM, particularly across metropolitan, regional, rural and remote communities.The discussion will bring together senior education leaders, academic experts and school-based perspectives to consider one practical question:How can we build teacher training that is accessible, effective and genuinely useful for every school community?Panel membersModerator: Professor Lisa WilliamsPanellists:Martin Graham, Deputy Secretary, Teaching, Learning & Student Wellbeing, NSW Department of EducationScientia Professor Sven Rogge, Dean, UNSW Faculty of ScienceProfessor Tony Loughland, Head of School, School of Education, UNSW SydneyElizabeth Edwards, teacher/school leader representative, bringing a classroom and school-based perspectiveKey themesThe panel will explore:how universities, the Department and schools can co-design practical and impactful teacher professional learning;how professional learning can strengthen teacher capability, support curriculum change and contribute to workforce sustainability;how flexible and accessible delivery models can better support teachers in regional, rural and remote communities;how stronger STEM teacher capability can improve student confidence, belonging and pathways into STEM study and careers;how this work can help build a more diverse cohort of students entering university STEM programs and future STEM careers.Why attend?This event is for anyone interested in the future of STEM education, teacher capability, equity of access and the school-to-university pipeline.Participants will hear from leaders across the education system and gain insight into how collaboration between universities, the NSW Department of Education and schools can support teachers and students in practical, scalable and lasting ways.The session will be relevant for teachers, school leaders, education policymakers, university staff, STEM educators, professional learning specialists, students and community partners interested in building stronger and more inclusive STEM pathways.Event detailsDate: 24 SeptemberTime: 4:00 pm – 5:30 pmFormat: Panel discussionLocation: Tyree room, John Niland Scientia Building (G19) Kensington, NSWOrganised as part of UNSW diversity festival 2026 and UNSW Faculty of Science lifelong learning initiative.Join us for an important conversation on how we can bridge the education divide by supporting the people who shape students’ confidence, curiosity and futures: teachers.Visitor Safety InformationThe health and safety of our patrons is our top priority, and this event will abide by the Public Health Order prevailing at the time. Please follow our conditions of entry, and check back here for updated information prior to the event.Do not attend the event if you feel unwell, have recently experienced any cold or flu-like symptoms or are awaiting the results of a COVID-19 test.Live Event & VenueThe John Niland Scientia Building is located at UNSW Sydney's Kensington Campus (G19 on map).AccessWheelchair AccessibleThe John Niland Scientia Building is located at UNSW Sydney's Kensington Campus (G19 on map). The closest accessible drop off point to the Scientia Building is the east entrance (F22 on map). Vehicles need to arrive via Gate 11 on Botany Street. The closest accessible parking is available in the Botany Street Parking Station (H23 on map).Assisted ListeningAssisted listening like hearing loop can be provided upon request.Parking & Public TransportUNSW is easily accessible via public transport. Call the Transport Infoline on 131 500 or visit transportnsw.info.Paid casual and visitor parking is offered via the CellOPark App and ‘pay by plate meters’. For more information head here.About UNSW Diversity FestivalUNSW Diversity Festival is an annual celebration, this year taking place 21-25 September 2026. Diversity Festival brings students and staff together to embrace the diversity of our community and ignite conversations about how we can foster a more inclusive society.Proudly hosted by EDI in the Division of Societal Impact, Equity and Engagement, the 2026 program features events and activities on themes and topics that include cultural diversity, neurodiversity, accessibility, LGBTQIA+ inclusion, sustainability and societal impact.Find out what’s on at Diversity Festival 2026 and register for events.For event enquiries, please contact f.pahlevani@unsw.edu.auAgenda🕑: 04:00 PM - 04:15 PMArrival and SeatingInfo: The room will open from 4:00 pm for guests to arrive and take their seats. This will provide time for informal introductions before the formal program begins.🕑: 04:15 PM - 05:15 PMPanel discissonInfo: A more diverse and confident future STEM workforce starts in schools. Supporting teachers is one of the most effective ways to support students.🕑: 05:15 PM - 06:00 PMNetworking and cateringInfo: Guests are invited to stay for informal networking and light catering. - **Event URL**: https://allevents.in/kensington/bridging-the-education-divide-building-teacher-training-that-works-for-all/100001997514169653 - **Event Categories**: fitness, Festivals, Workshops, science-fair, Business, health-wellness - **Interested Audience**: - total_interested_count: 0 - **Event Highlights**: - Duration: 1 hour 30 minutes - Location: John Niland Scientia Building UNSW Sydney, Tyree Room - Languages: English ## Ticket Details - **Ticket Price Range**: min: 0, max: 0, currency: AUD ## Event venue details - **city**: Kensington - **state**: NS - **country**: Australia - **location**: John Niland Scientia Building UNSW Sydney, Tyree Room - **lat**: -33.9178305 - **long**: 151.2324734 - **full address**: John Niland Scientia Building UNSW Sydney, Tyree Room, Library Road, Kensington, Australia ## Event gallery - **Alt text**: Bridging the Education Divide: Building Teacher Training That Works for All - **Image URL**: https://cdn-az.allevents.in/events1/banners/9a24bb7c967f89a48ad0b34539727d9696a1d68efd224921129e85e54aefc832-rimg-w1200-h600-dc4868a8-gmir.jpg?v=1787608053 ## FAQs - **Q**: When and where is Bridging the Education Divide: Building Teacher Training That Works for All being held? - **A:** Bridging the Education Divide: Building Teacher Training That Works for All takes place on Thu, 24 Sep, 2026 at 04:00 pm to Thu, 24 Sep, 2026 at 05:30 pm at John Niland Scientia Building UNSW Sydney, Tyree Room, Library Road, Kensington, Australia. - **Q**: Who is organizing Bridging the Education Divide: Building Teacher Training That Works for All? - **A:** Bridging the Education Divide: Building Teacher Training That Works for All is organized by UNSW Science. ## Structured Data (JSON-LD) ```json [ { "@context": "https://schema.org", "@type": "Event", "name": "Bridging the Education Divide: Building Teacher Training That Works for All", "image": "https://cdn-az.allevents.in/events1/banners/9a24bb7c967f89a48ad0b34539727d9696a1d68efd224921129e85e54aefc832-rimg-w1200-h600-dc4868a8-gmir.jpg?v=1787608053", "startDate": "2026-09-24T16:00:00+10:00", "endDate": "2026-09-24T17:30:00+10:00", "url": "https://allevents.in/kensington/bridging-the-education-divide-building-teacher-training-that-works-for-all/100001997514169653", "eventStatus": "https://schema.org/EventScheduled", "location": { "@type": "Place", "name": "John Niland Scientia Building UNSW Sydney, Tyree Room", "address": { "@type": "PostalAddress", "streetAddress": "Library Road", "postalCode": "2033", "addressLocality": "Kensington", "addressRegion": "NS", "addressCountry": "AU" }, "geo": { "@type": "GeoCoordinates", "latitude": "-33.9178305", "longitude": "151.2324734" } }, "eventAttendanceMode": "https://schema.org/OfflineEventAttendanceMode", "description": "Join UNSW and NSW education leaders for a timely panel on how co-designed teacher professional learning can strengthen STEM teaching.", "offers": [ { "@type": "AggregateOffer", "availability": "https://schema.org/InStock", "priceCurrency": "AUD", "availabilityStarts": "2026-08-24", "availabilityEnds": "2026-09-24T17:30:00+10:00", "validFrom": "2026-08-24", "lowPrice": "0.00", "highPrice": "0.00", "price": "0.00", "url": "https://allevents.in/kensington/bridging-the-education-divide-building-teacher-training-that-works-for-all/100001997514169653" }, { "@type": "Offer", "availability": "https://schema.org/InStock", "priceCurrency": "AUD", "availabilityStarts": "2026-08-24", "availabilityEnds": "", "validFrom": "2026-08-24", "url": "https://allevents.in/kensington/bridging-the-education-divide-building-teacher-training-that-works-for-all/100001997514169653", "price": 0, "name": "RSVP" } ], "organizer": [ { "@type": "Organization", "name": "UNSW Science", "url": "https://allevents.in/org/unsw-science/22517169", "description": "At UNSW Science, we’ll teach you to think big and form deeper connections with the world. 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