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Celebrating the ELT Community: Presenting at QLD PD Fest ‘25

[Blog] QI recently joined educators from across Australia at the English Australia QLD PD Fest 2025, held at UQ College in Brisbane. Our team delivered both the welcome and closing plenaries, sharing practical strategies to support inclusive, high-impact teaching in English language programs. The day celebrated community, creativity, and best practice in the ELICOS sector.

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Connecting Brazil: Inaugural CLIL Community Conference

[Blog] QI recently collaborated with UNESP (São Paulo State University, Brazil) to host our inaugural CLIL Community Conference, bringing together educators from diverse disciplines to exchange insights, share best practices for integrating Content and Language Integrated Learning (CLIL) in higher education classrooms.

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Innovating Instructional Design in Vietnam

[Blog] The Queensland Institute recently collaborated with RMIT University Vietnam to deliver a hands-on workshop series for Foundation Studies educators, exploring effective instructional techniques, materials adaptation, and student engagement strategies in EMI and CLIL classrooms.

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Enhancing English Speaking and Reading Skills in Vietnam

[Blog] QI’s Co-Founder, Fiona Wiebusch, joined the Department of Education and Training (DoET) Bình Thuận province in Vietnam to present at a workshop for more than 70 English teachers, exploring practical strategies for speaking and reading, aligned with the 2018 General Education Curriculum—reinforcing our commitment to supporting ASEAN educators in 2025.

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Building EMI Capacity in Taiwanese Schools

[Blog] Read how QI supported over 170 educators across Taiwan to strengthen EMI practices through active learning and inclusive bilingual education strategies, in country in 2024.

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Leading the Way in EMI Program Evaluation in Taiwan

[Blog] Discover how QI collaborated with Asia University to enhance EMI program evaluation. This customised workshop focused on peer observation and collaborative practices, equipping educators with strategies to improve teaching outcomes and support reflective practices in higher education.

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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 São Paulo state to harness their skills in CLIL and EMI, fostering vibrant communities of practice and advancing internationalisation goals.

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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 Excellence in EMI Lecture Delivery in the Era of AI

[Blog] Discover how QI and Lunghwa University are advancing EMI excellence in higher education through innovative workshops on AI and active learning. Learn about our impactful collaboration in New Taipei City, Taiwan, supported by Austrade and the Taiwanese Ministry of Education.

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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 Inglés 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 Queensland’s stunning coastline for charity

[Blog] Celebrate The Queensland Institute’s community achievements! Co-Founder Philippa Coleman completed the 30km Coastrek walk, raising $3,380 for Women’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 QI’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 Students’ 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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