FUNDING/GRANTS
- 2019, $26,500, Endeavour Leadership Program for mobility, US Short-term Undergraduate Business Study Tour, University of Sydney Business School, NSW.
- 2019, $45,000, New Colombo Plan for mobility, China short-term Undergraduate Business Study Tour, University of Sydney Business School, NSW.
- 2019, $9936, China Studies Centre, University of Sydney, NSW.
- 2019, $3000, Sydney Southeast Asia Centre Research and Mobility Grant, University of Sydney, NSW.
- 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).
Affiliations
- China Studies Centre, University of Sydney, 2018-
- SSEAC (Sydney Southeast Asia Centre), University of Sydney, 2018-
- University of Sydney Business School, Faculty Board Member, 2018-
- (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.
- Reviewer for Studies in Higher Education.
- Reviewer for Journal of Academic Language and Learning.
- Reviewer for The African Journal of Work-Based Learning.
Conferences, Keynotes and Seminars
- 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.
Research projects
(2018-2019) Chief Investigator for a number of Work-Integrated Learning evaluation research projects (Philippines, China and the University of Sydney Business School).
(2017-2019) Chief Investigator for a number of Work-Integrated Learning evaluation research at the University of Sydney Business School.
(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 implementation of a curriculum and learning design workshop for academics in the discipline of Finance, Deakin University as part of the "Sandpit" ACEN WIL project: Deakin Learning Futures, Deakin University.
(2013-2015) Assisted in the planning, development and implementation of an online resource template for storyboarding CloudConcepts 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”, “ePortfolios: 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 ePortfolio making for research, learning and ePortfolio teaching practices (VET and HE sectors).
(2012-2013) Completed lectures and seminars for students on ePortfolio 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.
(2017-2019) Chief Investigator for a number of Work-Integrated Learning evaluation research at the University of Sydney Business School.
(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 implementation of a curriculum and learning design workshop for academics in the discipline of Finance, Deakin University as part of the "Sandpit" ACEN WIL project: Deakin Learning Futures, Deakin University.
(2013-2015) Assisted in the planning, development and implementation of an online resource template for storyboarding CloudConcepts 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”, “ePortfolios: 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 ePortfolio making for research, learning and ePortfolio teaching practices (VET and HE sectors).
(2012-2013) Completed lectures and seminars for students on ePortfolio 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.
Related Links
- Please see this link for media appearances
- Professional plays: http://australianplays.org/playwright/ASC-407
- Prezi for reflective practice: http://prezi.com/dbiirewwd7x8/getting-started-with-reflective-practice/
- Teaching and Learning resource for peer and self-assessment (Deakin University): http://www.deakin.edu.au/__data/assets/pdf_file/0020/53462/peer-and-self-assessment.pdf