A Matter of Translation conference
- Location The Centenary Library
- Date 13 July 2026
- Time 9:00 AM
- Cost Free
- Address Gate 4, Oaklands Parade, East Brisbane Queensland 4169 Australia
About the conference
This conference brings together teachers, researchers, school leaders and system leaders to explore how robust research can be meaningfully translated into everyday teaching practice.
- Keynote address by Dr Efrat Furst
- Presentations from educators sharing practical insights and case studies
- Discussion on translating emerging research into everyday classroom practice
Register
Registrations are now open to all schools. Places are limited. Register online using the link below.
Schedule
9–9:10 am
Welcome
The Centenary Library Lecture Theatre
9:10–10:10 am
Keynote: Dr Efrat Furst
The Centenary Library Lecture Theatre
10:15–10:45 am
Morning Tea
Workshop Round 1
10:50–11:30 am
Workshop 1
Formative Assessment: Ideas in Practice
Churchie Prep Heads of Year
Churchie
Workshop 2
From Cognitive Science to the Classroom: Understanding Autism and Anxiety
Sarah Glencross and Chantall Opperman
The Sycamore School
Workshop 3
The First Five Steps: Beginning a schoolwide pedagogical shift
Catie Wade
St Laurence’s College
Workshop 4
Year 7 Transition into Senior School
Joe Hodges and Steven Taylor
Churchie
Workshop 5
What does the data from 12500+ students say about their Learner Behaviours and Study Strategies
Terry Byers
Churchie
Workshop 6
ALT Compass – an AI Study Agent for Students
Freddie Denisen
Circean
Workshop Round 2
11:35 am–12:25 pm
Workshop 7
Anchoring Authorship: Authenticity When AI Is Everywhere
Terry Byers and Fiona Philip
Churchie
Workshop 8
Embedding Learning Science to Strengthen Exam Readiness
Hollie King
Assisi
Workshop 9
From Student Voice to Teacher Learning: A Translation Framework
Nattalia Godbold and Mathew Stein
The Lakes College
Workshop 10
Boarding Prep Study Habits (update)
Vicky Leighton, Jaime Novosel & Nick Power
Churchie
Workshop 11
Churchie Behaviour Project
Emilia Sinton and Housemasters
Churchie
Workshop 12
Efrat Furst Workshop
Efrat Furst
12:30–1:10 pm
Lunch
1:15–1:55 pm
Panel Discussion:
Efrat Furst, Katie Wade, Sarah Glencross, Fiona Philip and Terry Byers, chaired by Matthew Stein
The Centenary Library Lecture Theatre
1:55–2 pm
Conference Close
The Centenary Library Lecture Theatre