09 - 10 April, 2019 | Novotel Sydney Central, Sydney, Australia
Sam Tung, Principal Architect at Wood

Sam Tung


Principal Architect
Wood

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Conference Day Two: Wednesday, 10 April 2019

Wednesday, April 10th, 2019


3:00 PM CASE STUDY: Introducing UTS’ Hive-Superlab: An Integrated Teaching & Laboratory Facility Driving Next Generation Learning

In 2015, UTS began operating the newly constructed Superlab, a first of its kind with modern equipment and technology that accommodates over 200 students from 12 different classes. The UTS Hive-Superlab, the next iteration of the UTS Superlab, is currently under construction and will begin operations in 2019. The UTS Hive-Superlab is the second generation of the UTS Superlab with an increase in size to accommodate more than 250 students from 14 different classes, designed to comply with PC2 requirements, improves on technological advancements for new teaching practices and methodology. It has an innovative aesthetic approach when compared to traditional laboratory design to create a unique and engaging teachingenvironment for the students. This session will focus the following:

  • Why the UTS Hive-Superlab?
  • How to enhance students’ engagement and teaching experience via innovative ‘non-traditional’ aesthetic laboratory design (from laboratory layout to colour schemes and laboratory benches)
  •  Integration of safety requirements and PC2 requirements to a large teaching laboratory environment
  • New technological advancements in aiding teaching methodologies