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TEDxUQ: Building Community Through Music

[Blog] Watch Vicki Bos inspiring audiences at TEDxUQ in her talk on building community through the UQ Voices choir. Supported by UQ School of Psychology and Music, and The Queensland Institute, the choir fosters inclusion and connection for international students. You can also hear the choir sing, and read the journal article published in Australian Voice.

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Fostering CLIL Connections in Brazil

[Blog] Learn how QI partnered with Universidade Estadual Paulista (UNESP) to deliver an innovative online professional development program, supporting 37 educators from 24 campuses across Sรฃo Paulo state to harness their skills in CLIL and EMI, fostering vibrant communities of practice and advancing internationalisation goals.

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Supporting English Language Teaching in Japan

[Blog] Discover how QI re-engaged with Tokyo Metropolitan educators through workshops, webinars, and alumni connections this year. Explore how these interactions fostered innovation in English language teaching and strengthened relationships beyond the classroom.

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Celebrating Cultural and Linguistic Diversity at Diwali

[Blog] Learn about UQ Voices' mission to foster cultural and linguistic diversity, supported by The Queensland Institute. Discover how the choir brought international students together for a special Diwali performance, celebrating unity and wellbeing through music.

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Building EMI Capacity in Thailand

[Blog] Explore how The Queensland Institute collaborated with Khon Kaen University (KKU) to build capacity in English Medium Instruction (EMI) through a blended learning program. Learn how active learning strategies and cultural exchange enriched the experience for lecturers across disciplines.

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Connecting Chilean English Teachers through Professional Development

[Blog] Learn how Universal Design for Learning (UDL) principles are helping educators create inclusive, dynamic English classrooms across Chile. Explore how The Queensland Institute partnered with our Chilean colleagues from the Profesional Programa Inglรฉs Abre Puertas (PIAP) and the Ministry of Education to deliver an engaging webinar for 150 registered Chilean teachers.

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Advancing Teacher Research in Japan

[Blog] Discover how QI alumna Yukari Abe, a PhD candidate from Kyoto University, is advancing professional development and Critical Thinking in English Language Teaching (ELT) in Japan. Learn how her collaboration with The Queensland Institute (QI) is shaping teacher research in this area worldwide.

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Exploring Queenslandโ€™s stunning coastline for charity

[Blog] Celebrate The Queensland Instituteโ€™s community achievements! Co-Founder Philippa Coleman completed the 30km Coastrek walk, raising $3,380 for Womenโ€™s Heart Health. Alumni Sato Furukawa ran a personal best in the Gold Coast Marathon. Discover the inspiring stories of these two great educators. #TeacherFit #VisitQueensland

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Collaborating with Queensland Schools in Professional Development

[Blog] Discover how QIโ€™s School Experience program facilitates global collaboration in education. Recently, educators from Hong Kong and Taiwan connected with leading Queensland independent schools, sharing best practices, and gaining insights into each other's educational systems, teaching methods, and student experiences. Learn more in our latest blog post.

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Celebrating International TESOL Studentsโ€™ Experiences

[Blog] Explore the experiences of international TESOL students at QI's 'Life in Australia' event. Join student-teachers from UQ and Hong Kong as they engage with industry professionals, discover student life in Brisbane, and learn about teaching English globally.

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Welcoming Hong-Kong Student-Teachers to Brisbane

[Blog] Join us as we welcome pre-service English language teachers from The University of Hong Kong to Brisbane. Discover our Blended Immersion Program, fostering innovation and cultural exchange in TESOL education. Learn more about their enriching journey and experiences in the Australian school system.

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In Loving Memory of Melika Stannard

[Blog] A tribute to our cherished colleague at The Queensland Institute, who passed away on 16 March 2024. Melika was a founding member of our training team, a compassionate educator, and an inspiring mentor. Join us in remembering Melika through messages from her students and colleagues. Vale, dear friend.

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Deepening our Commitment with ASEAN

[Blog] Explore TheQueensland Institute's involvement at the ASEAN Summit 2024 in Melbourne. Gain insights from our participation in key forums and our commitment to empowering global educators in ASEAN countries.

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Celebrating Empowering Women in Education

[Blog] Celebrate International Womenโ€™s Day with The Queensland Institute as we highlight our visit to Milpera State High School and our commitment to empowering women in education.

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Empowering Early Career Teachers in TESOL

[Blog] Preparing for the Future: Insights from the 40th English Australia Conference. Fiona Wiebusch and Philippa Coleman share their presentation about empowering early-career teachers, as well as conference highlights and commitment to shaping the future of English language education.

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