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Keen on learning more about the innovative research happening at academyEX? Connect with us at Converge!

Designed as a dynamic hub to cultivate the research culture at academyEX, Converge is a safe and supportive environment where students, alumni, staff and industry professionals come together to collaboratively discuss and critique research ideas. It’s a great opportunity to learn and unlearn!

Can a simple gamified spreadsheet change how students engage with homework? In this online conversation, Lisa Everett shares what she discovered while trialling XP, progress bars, and real-time feedback with Year 11–12 learners. Her action research revealed mixed results in grade changes, but a stronger story emerged beneath the surface: students felt more engaged, teachers gained clearer visibility, and workload dropped in unexpected ways. Sometimes the biggest wins aren’t the ones you set out to measure.

How do you design workplace learning that actually works today? Hear from three recent graduates of our Digital & Collaborative Learning programme who are doing just that. They’ll share honest stories about how they apply their skills in top Aotearoa organisations, tackling everything from AI to new digital demands. Find out how the course gave them the tools to build learning that gets results.

Before the year wraps up, join us onsite for an afternoon of curiosity, connection, and hands-on discovery. We’re opening our doors to celebrate the year’s innovation and give you, our community of learners, the chance to experience the two newest academyEX creations: the Play Lab and AI for Business.