Innovations in scholarship at a student-centered research university: An Australian example

The Scholarship of Teaching and Learning movement is now truly international although national and contextual differences affect its implementation. Institutional capacities for and openness to innovation vary widely and cannot be readily predicted. The research university referred to in this article has a conservative reputation in Australia, yet its new teaching and learning strategies are not only unique in Australia but have attracted international attention. This article analyses how a large research university has introduced radical changes in teaching and learning in ways which embody scholarly ideals and are also consistent with the University's overall research mission. © 2004 Human Sciences Press, Inc.