Our Projects
At LEaRN, we conduct research-driven projects that examine how learning spaces influence educational success. We partner with institutions and industry to create impactful, learner-centered environments.
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Designing Inclusive Learning Spaces
The Designing Learning Spaces for Diversity, Inclusion and Participation ARC Linkage Project is investigating how to improve the designs of mainstream schools to better support the participation of students with disabilities in learning and the life of their school.
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Spatial Competency and Literacy for Educators (SCALE) Program
The Spatial Competency and Literacy for Educators (SCALE) project is a professional learning program designed to help educators harness the power of learning space to enhance teaching and learning.
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Co-Design Innovative Learning Environments
A collaboration project that focuses on transforming school and classroom learning environments to enhance quality, equity, and inclusion in primary education.
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Building Connections: Schools as Community Hubs
A three-year Australian Research Council Linkage Project connecting research, policy and practice to inform better design and sharing of school infrastructure to build stronger communities.
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Learning Environments and Inclusive Education
A collaboration with The MacKillop Institute investigating the relationship between inclusive education and school learning environments.
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The Sophia Program
An integrated professional learning and research program funded by Sydney Catholic Schools for one year from 2022 to 2023 and led by the University of Melbourne.
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Inclusive Learning Environments in Melbourne Catholic Schools
From 2021-2024, LEaRN is evaluating the impact of design of inclusive learning environments in Melbourne Catholic Schools.
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Innovative Learning Environments + Student Experience: The Scoping Study
In 2021-22, LEaRN is running a unique, international, cross-industry scoping study asking 'What innovative learning environment research should be the next priority?'
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Furniture for Engagement
A trial of furniture types and spatial configurations in Sydney Catholic Schools, aimed at improving students' learning and engagement.
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Singapore teachers’ spatial competency
A co-design professional learning and action research pilot program in Singapore
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Learning Spaces and Special Educational Needs (LS & SEN)
A research and consultancy program led by LEaRN at the University of Melbourne. Further research and consultancy projects will follow this initial 2019 to 2020 pilot project.
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Academic Workspace Evaluation (AWE)
A research and consultancy program led by LEaRN at the University of Melbourne. Further research and consultancy projects will follow this initial 2019 to 2020 pilot project.
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Plans to Pedagogy (P2P)
A research and consultancy project funded for three years from 2018 to 2020 led by The University of Melbourne.
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Innovative Learning Environments and Teacher Change (ILETC)
An Australian Research Council (ARC) Linkage Project funded for four years from 2016 to 2019 led by The University of Melbourne.
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Translational Briefing: Footscray Learning Precinct Case Study
Commissioned research project for the Department of Education and Training, State of Victoria to prepare a Translational Brief for the Footscray Learning Precinct in 2017.
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Review of Standard Entitlement Frameworks for Schools & School Site Size and Outdoor Space Requirements (including Special Schools & Special Developmental Schools)
Commissioned research project for the Department of Education and Training, State of Victoria from 2015 to 2016.
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Towards Effective Learning Environments in Catholic Schools (TELE)
A collaborative research initiative between Catholic Education Melbourne (CEM) and LEaRN at the University of Melbourne for three years from 2015 to 2017.
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Anglican Church Grammar School New Generation Learning Spaces (NGLS) Project
A collaborative research initiative between Anglican Church Grammar School (Churchie) and LEaRN at the University of Melbourne for seven years from 2010 to 2017.
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Evaluating 21st Century Learning Environments (E21LE)
An Australian Research Council (ARC) Linkage Project funded for four years from 2013 to 2016 led by The University of Melbourne.
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Hospital Corridors: the value of informal learning spaces
A partner-informed project funded by LEaRN for one year from 2013 to 2014 led by the University of Melbourne.
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Future Proofing Schools
An Australian Research Council (ARC) Linkage Project funded for three years from 2010 to 2012 led by the University of Melbourne.
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Post Occupancy Evaluation of Learning Environments
A partner-informed project funded by LEaRN from 2011 to 2012 before evolving into a commissioned project funded by the Catholic Education Office Melbourne from 2012 to 2013.
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Smart Green Schools
An Australian Research Council (ARC) Linkage Project funded for three years from 2008 to 2011 led by the University of Melbourne.
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Homestead Regeneration Project (SSEI Module 3 – Woodleigh School)
LEaRN commissioned project to apply the SSEI Evaluation Model (developed by researchers in the faculty of Architecture, Building and Planning) at two 'homesteads' at the Woodleigh School in 2013.
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The Influence of Hospital Education Spaces on the Pedagogical Activities of Medical Students and Educators
LEaRN Commissioned Project funded by the University of Melbourne (Learning and Teaching Initiatives Grant) for one year from 2011 to 2012.
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From principles to practical application: Developing and sustaining innovative educational practices in innovative learning environments
A partner-informed project funded for one year from 2012 to 2013 by LEaRN to understand how schools and universities might better align practice and space.