Submitting a session for STAV's VCE Conference Series 2026: Teaching For Impact

Call for sessions will close 16 November 2025

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Thank you for expressing your interest to present at STAV's VCE Conference Series 2026: Teaching for Impact.

The VCE Conference Series will be held at The University of Melbourne, Parkville, Victoria between 16 - 19 February 2026.

• VCE Biology - Monday 16 February 2026

• VCE Physics - Tuesday 17 February 2026

• VCE Chemistry - Wednesday 18 February 2026

• VCE Environmental Science - Thursday 19 February 2026

• VCE Psychology - Thursday 19 February 2026

STAV’s VCE Conference Series is a key feature in the calendars of VCE teachers of the Sciences. We anticipate engaging over 1,000 Science teachers throughout the series. For 2026, STAV will be offering one stream for each day including the keynotes and VCAA updates as a hybrid model.

The intended audience includes not only teachers of the VCE Sciences but also laboratory technicians, members of the education research community and tertiary sector, and all others with an interest in VCE Biology, Chemistry, Physics, Environmental Science, and Psychology.

Workshop sessions can be either 45 or 90 minutes, and should factor in time for participant questions, and discussion. Please note, 90-minute slots are very limited.

Should your presentation contain a practical or hands-on experiment, you will be asked to indicate this during the submission process and submit a risk assessment for your presentation.

STAV receives a large number of high-quality submissions each year. The review process takes approximately three to four weeks after submissions close, after which time you will receive notification of the application outcome. We anticipate this taking place at the end of November 2025.

Please contact STAV Events [email protected] with any questions.

The call for sessions will close at 11:59pm (AEST) on Sunday 16 November 2025.

You will receive an initial email acknowledging that your application has been submitted successfully. Please also check junk/spam inboxes.

If you wish to submit a session for more than one subject day or submit more than one session please complete a new form.

Sponsorship opportunities will be shared in the coming weeks. Should you have any questions in relation to this process, please email: STAV Sponsorship and Marketing ([email protected])

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To prepare to fill in this form, please note that you will be asked for the following pieces of information:

• Session Title & Description

• Length of session, audience and preferred delivery method

• Risk assessment for practical/hands-on experiments

• Bio & Photo of Principal Presenter

• Basic Co-presenter details (name, email, organisation)

About your session

VCE Subject(Required)

If you are wishing to submit this session for multiple subjects, please submit a separate form for each day.

Biology (Monday)

Physics (Tuesday)

Chemistry (Wednesday)

Environmental Science (Thursday)

Psychology (Thursday)

Session Title(Required)

The title of your session is the first impression for Conference delegates. Use a concise, but inclusive, title which clearly conveys what you will be presenting and draws attendees' attention to your topic. Please note longer session titles may end up being accidentally cut-off during promotions.

Abstract(Required)

This should address the conference theme - Teaching for Impact. Max 750 characters.

Preferred Session Duration(Required)

There is only a limited number of 90 minute sessions available. Please indicate if you are flexible with the length of your session.

45 mins

Strictly 90 mins

I would prefer 90 mins but can modify my session to 45 mins

Session Capacity(Required)

Where possible, we will ensure that capacity limits are applied to your session.

Less than 25 people

More than 25 people

Can your session be delivered in a hybrid model?(Required)

For each day, there will be one stream made available for in-person and online participants. This question is only an indicator and does not guarantee that your session will be chosen for hybrid delivery.

Yes

Preferred Pesentation Style(Required)

There is limited classroom availability. Please select Any if there are no specific requirements for your session. All rooms are equipped with basic AV.

Any (eg. Lecture Theatre, Classroom)

Wet Lab

Classroom with tables/chairs

Is there a practical or hands-on experiment as a part of your presentation?(Required)

All sessions with practical or hands-on experiments require a risk assessment to be submitted. Please note all equipment and supplies for the session must be provided by the presenter.

Yes

Please provide a risk assessment for your session(Required)

You can use the same risk assessment form as you would for your school.

Drop files here or

Max. file size: 128 MB.

Have you presented this session at a previous STAV event before? Please list the previous events.(Required)

Please fill the below to the best of your abilities. There will be an opportunity closer to the conference to update this information.

Principal Presenter: Name(Required)

Prefix First Name Last Name Suffix

Principal Presenter: Email(Required)

Enter Email Confirm Email

Principal Presenter: Mobile Phone Number(Required)

Principal Presenter: City(Required)

Principal Presenter: State(Required)

Principal Presenter: Organisation Type(Required)

Principal Presenter: Organisation(Required)

Principal Presenter: Position Title(Required)

Principal Presenter: Biography(Required)

max 500 characters

Do you have a Co-Presenter?(Required)

If you are unsure, this answer can be changed in the future.

Yes

Please fill this in for your co-presenter, the person who will be presenting with you during the session.

Co-Presenter: Name(Required)

Prefix First Name Last Name Suffix

Co-Presenter: Email(Required)

Enter Email Confirm Email

Co-Presenter: Mobile

Co-Presenter: City

Co-Presenter: State

Co-Presenter: Organisation Type(Required)

Co-Presenter: Organisation(Required)

Co-Presenter: Position Title

Co-Presenter: Biography

max 500 characters

Is there anything else you wish to share or for the committee to consider regarding your submission?

Submitting a session for STAV’s VCE Conference Series 2026: Teaching For Impact

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