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Call for Proposals Extended to 8 December!
Call for Proposals Extended to 8 December!
Good news — there’s still time to contribute to Co-creating the Future: Connection and Collaboration in Higher Education.
The Call for Proposals for the 2026 Western Australian Teaching and Learning Forum has been extended to Sunday, 8 December 2025.
If you’ve been refining an idea, now’s the moment to share it. We welcome contributions across our six streams and look forward to hearing your voice in this year’s conversation.
Kaya, Wandju! "Hello and Welcome"
Kaya, Wandju! "Hello and Welcome"
For 35 years, the Western Australian Teaching and Learning Forum (WATLF) has been where WA’s higher education sector connects, shares practice, and shapes the future of teaching and learning.
In 2026, Curtin University is proud to host WATLF — a joint initiative of:
Curtin University
Edith Cowan University
Murdoch University
The University of Notre Dame Australia
The University of Western Australia
Whether you’ve been part of the WATLF journey for years or you’re joining us for the very first time, this year’s Forum promises something truly special.
We’ve redesigned our program from the ground up, introducing an exciting new structure and fresh presentation categories that will spark connection, inspire ideas, and showcase the very best in teaching and learning innovation.
This is your chance to experience WATLF like never before — dynamic, engaging, and designed to leave you buzzing with possibilities.
Keynote Confirmed: Professor Marcia Langton AO
Keynote Confirmed: Professor Marcia Langton AO
One of Australia’s most respected academic and public voices on Indigenous affairs, education, and cultural leadership, Professor Langton will anchor the Forum’s Indigenous Knowledges and Ways of Learning stream — bringing deep insight, cultural leadership, and inspiration to WA’s higher education community.
Get ready – WATLF 2026 is reimagined!
Get ready – WATLF 2026 is reimagined!
The Western Australian Teaching & Learning Forum has always been a place for connection, sharing, and inspiration. In 2026, we’re taking it to the next level with a refreshed program structure and dynamic new presentation categories designed to spark conversation, showcase creativity, and build momentum across our sector.
Whether you’re joining us for the first time or returning as part of the WATLF community, this year’s Forum invites you to experience teaching and learning in fresh ways:
Balanced program
Three streams each day designed to encourage cross-disciplinary connections and meaningful engagement.Flexible formats
Choose the presentation style that suits your work — from in-depth workshops and showcase talks, to short, sharp Nuts & Bolts sessions, and a cross-institutional Closing Panel.Collaboration at the heart
WATLF is about more than presenting — it’s about co-creating. Contribute to conversations that strengthen connection and community across WA universities.
WATLF 2026 isn’t just a conference — it’s a shared experience. Come ready to contribute, connect, and be part of reimagining the future of learning and teaching in WA.
Important Dates
Important Dates
1 September 2025 — Call for Proposals opens
7 November 2025 — Call for Proposals extended to 8 December
10 - 14 November 2025 — Early-bird registration opens
8 December 2025 — Call for Proposals closes
15 December 2025 — Early-bird registration closes
Mid-December 2025 — Presenter notifications
16 December 2025 – 22 January 2026 — Full registration period
23 January – 1 February 2026 — Late registration period
5–6 February 2026 — WATLF 2026 Forum
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