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UNSW’s agreement with OpenLearning Ltd (the Australian social/active-learning platform)

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UNSW and OpenLearning

1. Partnership Purpose

   • UNSW signed an agreement with OpenLearning to enable educators at UNSW to deliver more engaging and active online learning experiences. (UNSW Sites)

   • The idea is to go beyond simply “putting lectures online”: the delivery uses social, community-driven learning, group coaching, and portfolio-based assessments. (Proactiveinvestors UK)

   • In particular, UNSW Global (a business unit of UNSW) and OpenLearning are delivering a “Transition Program Online” for international students. (Proactiveinvestors UK)

2. How the Program Works

   • The Transition Program is fully online and is designed for international students to prepare for study at UNSW (or partner universities). (The National Tribune)

   • It lasts around 16 weeks (4 months) according to OpenLearning’s case study. (solutions.openlearning.com)

   • The learning model includes small-group coaching, continuous feedback, and final interviews rather than traditional exams. (Proactiveinvestors UK)

   • There’s a strong peer­-interaction component and activity-based learning – not just passive lecture delivery. (Mirage News)

   • Students build an online portfolio throughout the program, which allows coaches and lecturers to monitor progress. (Mirage News)

3. Licensing & Intellectual Property

   • OpenLearning has a licence from UNSW Global to use UNSW-developed program materials.

   • The intellectual property for those program materials remains owned by UNSW Global, but OpenLearning is licensed to deliver them.

   • On the other hand, the OpenLearning platform itself is the property of OpenLearning Ltd.

4. Financial & Enrollment Aspects

   • According to their agreement, OpenLearning handles student enrollment, fee collection, and the full “student lifecycle” for this program. (Proactiveinvestors UK)

   • In exchange for licensing the content, OpenLearning pays a licence fee (based on enrolled students) to UNSW Global.

   • The agreement term (at least as publicly disclosed) goes until 1 March 2026.

5. Outcomes & Recognition

   • According to OpenLearning, a high percentage of graduates from this transition program receive offers to study at UNSW. (solutions.openlearning.com)

   • The UNSW Global / OpenLearning pathway is explicitly included in UNSW’s materials for international undergraduates. (UNSW Sites)

   • However, note: students on the online transition pathway are not eligible for an Australian student visa solely for the transition program. (UNSW College)

Why This Partnership Matters

• Modern Learning Design: By using OpenLearning, UNSW is leveraging a socially-constructed, active learning design rather than traditional lecture-heavy formats.

• Accessibility: The online transition program gives students (especially international ones) a flexible way to prepare for university study.

• Scalability: This model lets UNSW reach more students globally without building all the technology in-house.

• Student Support: The model emphasizes coaching, feedback, and community — key for student engagement and success.