Earlybird Registrations and Call for Proposals now open for The 5th National Student Experience and Wellbeing in Higher Education Symposium
Friday 24th October, 2025
Melbourne Connect
700 Swanston St, Carlton VIC 3053
Higher education is undergoing a profound transformation. Once seen as centres of intellectual exploration, personal growth and community, universities are increasingly being viewed through a transactional lens. Many young people are questioning the value and relevance of a university education, and at the same time, fewer students are coming to campus or engaging in the social and relational fabric of university life beyond mandatory classes. Meanwhile, institutions face shifting expectations and rising mental health concerns among students, in addition to the rapid integration of artificial intelligence. In this evolving context, universities must rethink how they foster student engagement, connection, and wellbeing.
This one-day symposium brings together scholars, educators, leaders, students and practitioners to examine the evolving relationship between students and universities and its impact on the student experience and wellbeing. We are now inviting proposals on the following key themes:
- Student engagement and belonging
- Mental health and wellbeing
- Experiences of diverse and underrepresented student groups
- Rebuilding social connection and community
- Digital engagement and the student experience
- Supporting resilience and navigating discomfort
- Student outcomes in higher education
Proposals may feature research, university-wide initiatives, policy insights, or examples of effective practice.
Presentation formats:
- Paper presentation
- Lightning talk
- Roundtable discussion
Submission deadline: Friday, 29 August 2025 (midnight AEST)
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