FUNDING, GRANTS & AWARDS

  • 2022-2024, Elon University recipient of a WIL Research Fellowship, USA.
  • 2021, China Studies Centre, University of Sydney, Small Grant, $5000.
  • 2021, University of Sydney Business School Pilot Grant, $13,000.
  • 2020, GOLD joint-finalist & joint-overall Award for QS Re-imagine Education for Nurturing Employability, University of Sydney Business School, JobSmartEdge unit of study (BUSS6102) component of the JobSmart/JobSmartEdge initiative (25K prize money).
  • 2020, Shortlisted, QS Re-imagine Education Award for the Nurturing Employability category, University Sydney Business School's Career and Employability Office, Work-Integrated Learning Hub and Practera, JobSmartEdge program.
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  • 2020, $3000, Chinese Studies Centre, Rapid Publication Grant Award, University of Sydney, NSW, Australia.
  • 2019, $26,500, Endeavour Leadership Program for mobility, DFAT, US Short-term Undergraduate Business Study Tour, University of Sydney Business School, NSW, Australia.
  • 2019,  $45,000, New Colombo Plan for mobility, DFAT, China short-term Undergraduate Business Study Tour, University of Sydney Business School, NSW, Australia.
  • 2019, $9936, China Studies Centre, University of Sydney, NSW, Australia.
  • 2019, $3000, Sydney Southeast Asia Centre Research and Mobility Grant, University of Sydney, NSW, Australia.
  • 2018, $25000, Funding Granted for the EnAct Program, Sydney University Business School, NSW, Australia (Betina Szkudlarek & Rachael Hains-Wesson: Refugee Employability Research Project), 2018.
  • 2018, $6000, Funding Granted for the External Engagement Accelerator Program, Sydney University Business School, NSW, Australia (Betina Szkudlarek & Rachael Hains-Wesson).
  • 2017, $500, Publication Award (Second PhD, candidate), Deakin University, Faculty of Arts and Education.
  • 2017, $49,500, New Colombo Plan Mobility Grants awarded for the Swinburne Advantage's Industry Study Tour to Philippines (co-secured by Mary Appleby, Glen Bates and Rachael Hains-Wesson for Swinburne University of Technology).
  • 2016, Highly Commended Mention in the category of Vice Chancellor's 2016 Inclusion and Diversity Award, 6 December, 2016, Swinburne University of Technology.
  • Office of Learning and Teaching: Augmenting students’ post-practicum experiences project (Griffith University), (2016) $5000.
  • CREFI Development Research Grant (Deakin University) (2014).
  • Australian Collaborative Education Network national WIL grant (2013), Victoria.
  • A Silver Halo Award from The University of Western Australia's (UWA) Cultural Precinct (2011).
  • An Excellence in Teaching Award for the category of Sessional and Tutoring from the Faculty of Arts, Humanities and Social Sciences (2011), UWA.
  • A UWA Convocation Postgraduate Travel Award (2009).
  • A University of Tasmania theatre commission (2005 & 2010).
  • A Blue Room theatre commission (2002).
  • A Community Arts Network Award (CANWA, 2002)
  • ​A Myer Foundation Award (2000).
  • A Powerhouse Youth Theatre Commission (2000).
  • Melbourne Fringe Festival Performing Arts Award (2000).
  • A Queen’s Trust for Young Australian’s Achiever Award (2000).

CONFERENCES & PRESENTATIONS

  • Ji, K., Hains-Wesson, R., & Wu, E. (2021). Exploring Change: Students’ expectations of team-based experiential learning when transitioning from face-to-face to online learning, 2021 USYD Business School L&T Forum: Reimagine L&T: Possibilities and Practicalities, University of Sydney Business School, Sydney, Australia.
  • Hains-Wesson, R. (2021). A rubric Tool to Self-assess Authentic Assessment Authenticity, Assessment Advisory Committee, University of Sydney, Australia.
  • Hains-Wesson, R., & Ji, K. (2021). A White Paper for Employability and Career Development for and with China, ACEN Webinar Presentation, online.
  • Hains-Wesson, R., & Ji, K (2021). Key note for the Employability and Career Development – A While Paper for Australian and Chinese Employability Professionals, Webinar Bookworm series, China Studies Centre, University of Sydney, NSW, Australia.
  • Australian Business Deans Council (ABDC). (2021). Key Panelist on the future of Global WIL and mobility, University of Sydney, NSW Australia.
  • Hains-Wesson, R. (2020). Business School Recruitment key note presentation, Let's Chat, University of Sydney Business School, NSW.
  • Hains-Wesson, R. (2020). JobSmartEdge Promo, NAGCAS Conference, Online, Australia.
  • Hains-Wesson, R. (2020). Business School Recruitment key note presentation, University of Sydney Business School, NSW.
  • Hains-Wesson, R. (2020). JobSmartEdge Q&A panel presenter, University of Sydney Business School, NSW, Australia.
  • Hains-Wesson, R. (2020). University of Sydney Business School's Masters of Commerce Program Launch, Work-Integrated Learning Offerings, NSW, Australia.
  • Hains-Wesson, R., & Berberich, B. (2019). Thriving in VUCA World: Preparing Future Talent through Work-Integrated Learning Strategies, AACSB Asia Pacific Annual Conference, Seoul, South Korea.
  • Hains-Wesson, R. (2019). Work-Integrated Learning for Undergraduate Business Students, Univeristy of Sydney Business School, Sydney, NSW.
  • Hains-Wesson, R. (2019). Work-Integrated Learning for Postgraduate Business Students, Univeristy of Sydney Business School, Sydney, NSW.
  • Kenny, B., Hains-Wesson, R., Jimenez, Y., Semaan, A., Thomson, K., di Michele, L., & McAllister, L. (2019). Preparing Future Professionals for Leadership in Ethical Practice, International Conference of Ethics Education, Portugal.
  • Hains-Wesson, R. (2019). Real-live Case Studies Workshop, University of Sydney Business School, Learning and teaching Symposium, Sydney, NSW.
  • Hains-Wesson, R. (2018). Keynotes and seminar series presentations for the University of Southern Queensland, Story-telling for Learning: A Scientific Method or a Creative Endeavour for the Select Few?, Collaborative Multidisciplinary Story-telling for Learning & STEM assessment- led reform, Toowoomba, Queensland.
  • Hains-Wesson, R. (2018). Informing Practice, ACEN NSW/ACT Chapter key note, University of Technology of Sydney, NSW.
  • Hains-Wesson, R. (2017). A Program Approach to Work-Integrated Learning, University of Sydney Business School, Sydney, NSW, Australia.
  • Hains-Wesson, R. (2017). Capstones and Work-Integrated Learning, University of Sydney Business School, Sydney, NSW, Australia.
  • Hains-Wesson, R., & Szkudlarek, B. (2017).  Project Unit: Thrive pilot, University of Sydney Teaching Colloquium, Sydney, NSW, Australia.
  • Participated in the University of Sydney's Management Essentials Program (2017): A one day workshop on developing effective management skills for successful teams, Sydney, NSW, Australia.
  • Hains-Wesson, R. (2017). Using mobile technology to help manage students' mobility experiences, DASSH Associate Deans (International) Network Seminar, University of Technology Sydney, NSW, Australia.
  • Ferns, S., Hains-Wesson, R., & Russell, L. (2017). Assessing employability outcomes through WIL: Challenges and Opportunities, ACEN National Board Webinar, http://acen.edu.au/docs/ACEN-webinar-assessing-employability-outcomes-03Apr17.htm
  • Hains-Wesson, R. (2017). Using mobile technologies for managing mobility programs, ACEN Victoria/Tasmania Branch Presentation, Melbourne, Australia.
  • Pollard, V., & Hains-Wesson, R. (2016). Creative teaching and pleasure in STEM education, AARE CONFERENCE proceedings 2016, Melbourne, Victoria Australia.
  • Kaider. F., & Hains-Wesson, R. (2016). HERDSA-ACEN Rekindled Conference, Monash University, Melbourne, Victoria.
  • Hains-Wesson, R., (2016). Creative Collaborator: Theory of Practice for Blended Learning, Key Note for the Federation University's teaching and eLearning showcase #6, Victoria (see prezi: http://prezi.com/b20x00wnizvj/?utm_campaign=share&utm_medium=copy)
  • Kaider, F., Hains-Wesson, R., & Young, K. (2016). WIL 2020: Pushing the Boundaries, ACEN 2016 National Conference, Sydney, NSW, Australia.
  • Appleby, M., & Hains-Wesson, R. (2016). Investigating and evaluating collaborative partnerships within the Industry Study Tours' model at Swinburne University of Technology. Global Internship Conference, Boston, USA.
  • Hains-Wesson, R. (2015). WIL changes lives: Non-placement WIL, University of Tasmania for the WIL Community of Practice Conference: Keynote, Hobart & Launceston, Australia.
  • Young, K., & Hains-Wesson, R., (2015). A reflective practice paradigm: A STEM-centric approach, HERDSA Conference, Melbourne, Australia.
  • Kaider, F., Hains-Wesson, R., & Young, K. (2014). Non-placement WIL at Deakin University, ACEN: Queensland, Australia.
  • Hains-Wesson, R. (2013). The Tricks of the Trade, eLearning Summit, Melbourne, Victoria.
  • Hains-Wesson, R. (2012). ePortfolios and eResearch, Postgraduate Conference, Federation University Australia.
  • Hains-Wesson, R. (2011). The role of the imagination in Holmans' The Small Poppies, Inheritances Postgraduate Conference, Perth: Western Australia.
  • Hains-Wesson, R. (2011). Intrinsic and extrinsic motivation teaching and learning styles,The University of Western Australia's Teaching and Learning Conference, Perth: Western Australia.
  • Hains-Wesson, R. (2011). The role of the imagination in Holman's The Small Poppies, ASCA International Workshop and Conference, Amsterdam: The Netherlands.
  • Hains-Wesson, R. (2010). Performance techniques in the lecture theatre, The Western Australian Institute for Educational Research (WAIER) 25th Annual Research Forum, Perth: Western Australia.
  • Hains-Wesson, R. (2010). How to implement icebreakers in the learning environment, The University of Western Australia's Sessional Teaching Forum, Perth: Western Australia.
  • Hains-Wesson, R. (2009). The role of fantasy in J. M. Barrie's Peter Pan, The 5th Annual Graduate Conference School of Social and Cultural Studies, Perth: Western Australia.
  • Hains-Wesson, R. (2009). The impact of performance techniques on students' attitudes towards the learning experience, The Postgraduate Teaching Internship Project, Perth: Western Australia.
  • Hains-Wesson, R. (2009). What is children's theatre? Problems in defining a historical lineage, The 4th Annual Limina Conference, The University of Western Australia Institute of Advanced Studies, Perth: Western Australia.

AFFILIATIONS

  • Member of the Centre of Educational Measurement and Assessment Centre, 2019-present.
  • Member of China Studies Centre, University of Sydney, 2018-present.
  • Member of the Sydney Southeast Asia Centre, University of Sydney, 2018-present.
  • ​University of Sydney Business School, Faculty Board Member, 2017-present.
  • (HERDSA) NSW Branch Board Member, Co-Secretary, 2021-2022.
  • (ACEN) National Executive Board Member (2016-2017).
  • (HERDSA) Higher Education Research Development Society of Australasia, Victorian Branch (Melbourne Committee member) (2014-2015).
  • (ACEN) Victorian/Tasmanian Committee member (2013-2016 ).
  • HERDSA (Victorian Branch) Conference Committee Member (2014-2015): see here for more detail.
  • Academy of Reviewers Higher Education Research and Development.
  • Reviewer for Studies in Higher Education.
  • Reviewer for Journal of Academic Language and Learning.
  • Reviewer for the African Journal of Work-Based Learning.
  • Reviewer for Issues in Educational Research.

PROJECTS

(2020-2021)  Co-award winner JobSmartEdge, University of Sydney Business School.

(2018-2025) Chief Investigator for a number of Work-Integrated Learning evaluation research projects (Philippines and China via the University of Sydney Business School and other partners (national and international partners).

(2015-2017) Chief Investigator for Work-Integrated Learning evaluation research at Swinburne University of Technology.

(2014-2015) Assisted in the planning, development and implementation of a Reflective Practice Paradigm (across the year levels) for the faculty of Science, Engineering and Built Environment, Deakin University.

(2014-2015) Project Manager for Project 3: Transforming and augmenting "Content to Cloud" for pre-, during and post-laboratory/practical learning for the faculty of Science, Engineering and Built Environment, Deakin University.

(2013-2015) Assisted in the planning, development and implementation of an online resource template for storyboarding Cloud-Concepts as part of the University-wide Course Enhancement Process at Deakin University (see: http://www.deakin.edu.au/learning/designing-assessing-and-evaluating-learning/enhancing-courses)

(2012-2013) Planned, developed and implemented five online modules “Reflective Practice”, “e-portfolios: Practice and Pedagogy”, “Questionnaires and Surveys part 1 & 2” and “Developing Good Practice Guides” as part of the Federation University of Australia's Graduate Certificate of Education in Tertiary Teaching. These modules were also implemented as part of the University’s Professional Development program.

(2012-2013) Completed lectures and seminars for teachers on e-portfolio making for research, learning and e-portfolio teaching practices (VET and HE sectors).

(2012-2013) Completed lectures and seminars for students on e-portfolio making for learning and reflective practice (VET and HE sectors).

(2012-2013) Planned and developed an online e-booklet titled: “Good Practice Guides for Teaching and Learning” for the Centre for Learning, Innovation and Professional Practice at Federation University Australia, Victoria.

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