Sandris Zeivots

Dr. Sandris Zeivots is a Senior Lecturer at the University of Sydney Business School and Interim Academic Director of Business Co-Design. His research focuses on creating transformative educational experiences through co-design methodologies, learning spaces, and emotional dimensions of learning. Zeivots explores student engagement optimization through collaborative educational design and investigates hybrid teaching models.

His publications demonstrate consistent focus on innovative pedagogies, with recent work examining generative AI's impact on assessments, connected learning spaces in business education, and cross-disciplinary professional development. Research trends show progression from experiential learning foundations to technologically-enhanced educational frameworks.

Zeivots leads the Disruptive Innovations in Business Education Research Group and has secured multiple grants including an Australian Business Deans Council commission. As academic director, he oversees curriculum development initiatives and facilitates faculty development programs through Sydney Facilitators Network and HERDSA networks. His pedagogical approach emphasizes authentic industry engagement and meaningful learning experiences in postgraduate business education.