EDUCON
Dates & Locations
Day 1: Thursday 18 June - Eureka Room 1, Melbourne Convention & Exhibition Centre
Day 2: Friday 19 June - Building 80, RMIT University, Melbourne CBD
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.
EduCon Speakers
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A/Prof Julian Cox
University of New South Wales, Australia
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A/Prof Nancy Boury
Iowa State University, USA