Events
EduCon 2026
Future Ready Education: Innovation in Teaching and Learning
EduCon is an annual educators' meeting convened under the auspices of the Australian Society of Microbiology (ASM). Join us in Melbourne for the 13th EduCon, bringing together educators and leaders in Microbiology and related sciences for scholarly presentations, networking, and meaningful discussions on contemporary teaching and industry-focused topics.
Who Should Attend
EduCon welcomes educators across the Microbiology and broader science education community including:
Teaching and research-focused academics in Microbiology and related disciplines
Education researchers and educational leaders
Sessional and casual teaching staff
Educators from universities, TAFE, schools, and research institutes
Education industry partners
Students – as future colleagues and leaders in Microbiology education
Future Ready Education
EduCon 2026 embraces the full spectrum of innovative teaching practice—from authentic assessment and sustainable pedagogy to student partnerships and inclusive learning design.
This year, we shine a particular spotlight on teaching and learning in the era of artificial intelligence. We'll explore innovative learning design, assessment integrity, and strategies for preparing future-ready microbiology students.
EduCon provides opportunities for dialogue, collaboration, and shared learning aimed at strengthening teaching design and delivery across our community.
Present and Publish
We're pleased to announce a special education-focused issue of Microbiology Australia (November 2026) titled "In the Era of AI: Approaches for Learning and Teaching in Microbiology." We encourage EduCon presenters to develop their work for publication in this special issue.
Call for Abstracts
We invite submissions showcasing creative and scholarly work in microbiology and science education. Present your practice through:
Oral presentations
Poster presentations
NEW: Microbrew – showcase your delivery in real-time
Details on session formats and submission guidelines are available in the abstract form.
Suggested topics include:
Authentic assessment and authentic learning
Assessment integrity and AI-resistant design
Career development for sessional staff
Sustainability in teaching
Students as partners
Belonging, community building, inclusion, and neurodiversity
Programmatic assessment
Internationalisation of the curriculum
Future-focused educational initiatives
Abstract Submission and Key Dates
Registration opens: February 2026
Abstract submission deadline: Friday, 13 March 2026 (COB)
Notification of outcomes: Early April 2026
EduCon 2025
Shaping Future Education Practices in Microbiology
EduCon 2025 is an annual educators' meet under the auspices of the Australian Society of Microbiology (ASM). We warmly welcome you to Adelaide for the 12th EduCon event.
EduCon is ideal for teaching and research academics, education-focussed academics, education-researchers, research-focussed academics with teaching duties, and leaders in Microbiology (& related science) education. This includes those from universities, research institutes, TAFE, schools, colleges and education industry partners. EduCon provides plenty of opportunities for presentations, networking with educators from Australia and beyond, and meaningful discussions on current teaching-industry focussed topics.
ASM Hour by EdSIG
Make it stand out
NAVIGATING THE MINEFIELD OF STUDENT FEEDBACK
As an academic you would have encountered a wide range of student feedback, from the encouraging and positive to the more critical and challenging. Have you ever wondered how to respond effectively?
Join us for a panel discussion with experienced T&R and Teaching focused academics from Universities across Australia.
Join ZOOM Meeting. MEETING ID: 824 5073 9532 PASSCODE: 330959
If you have specific feedback from students that you'd like help interpreting, please share it with the organising committee. Our panellists are here to help you navigate these complex issues and find effective solutions.
EduCon 2024
The Future of Education
ASM EduCon invites all educators passionate about teaching Microbiology and related disciplines for a great networking and learning opportunity at Brisbane, QLD.
Artificial Intelligence, Work Integrated Learning, Inclusive Education, Sustainable Development Goals, Education Research and Intellectual Property are all part of the 21st century Educator’s toolkit.
This meeting will be ideal for educators at all stages of their career to learn from experts and share their perspectives on the evolving roles of educators.
Committee
