PLEASE NOTE: With an abundance of caution and care for the health and wellbeing of the wonderful community and commitment to the unique design that makes our annual Talking Spaces events so memorable, we are postponing Talking Spaces 10 to 2021. Sign up for our mailing list to stay updated!
Talking Spaces 10
Do our schools and universities support wellbeing, community and inclusion?
Join us on 26-27 October 2020 for an exploration of user experience (UX) of learning environments at The University of Melbourne’s 10th Talking Spaces. Professional development across the two-day program will include interactive presentations, panel discussions, site visits and experiential workshops.
As with previous years, the event will be characterised by a range of discipline perspectives, stimulating conversation, inspiring site visits and great food.
Why is Talking Spaces unlike any other conference on learning spaces?
Gain insights from recognised design, education and infrastructure experts, and contribute your expertise to the discussions. Talking Spaces gives you the opportunity to take away new methods for viewing and reviewing learning spaces, informed by the latest interdisciplinary research evidence.
Who will be presenting?
As in past years, architects and award-winning educators will take part in the conversation. This year we will also hear from experts on user experience, inclusion and movement and, most importantly, we will have the opportunity to hear from students about their experiences of learning environments.
See the program and our list of speakers for further information.
Continuing Professional Development
- 12 hours of Professional Learning
- Certificate of Attendance provided upon request (please select at registration)
- For teachers, contributes to the Domains of Professional Practice – create and maintain supportive and safe learning environments and Professional Engagement - value opportunities to engage with their school communities within and beyond the classroom to enrich the educational context for students.
- For architects, relates to the National Competency Standards for Architecture – Design and the Knowledge Domains of Social and Ethical, Disciplinary, and Communication.
Site Visit Clusters
Site Visit Cluster 1
- Carlton Primary School and Community Hub
- Bargoonga Nganjin North Fitzroy Library
Site Visit Cluster 2
- Nicholas Learning Centre, Methodist Ladies College
- The Quad, State Library Victoria
Site Visit Cluster 3
- South Melbourne Park Primary School
- Arup @ One Melbourne Quarter