Sally Lewis

Associate Professor Sally Lewis is part of the Department of Media and Communication at the University of South Australia, affiliated with UniSA Creative. Her work focuses on innovative pedagogical strategies in higher education, particularly interdisciplinary project-based learning and work-integrated learning (WIL). She has led initiatives to develop scalable online WIL programs addressing post-pandemic educational needs and employs technology-mediated feedback systems to enhance student engagement and self-regulated learning.

Her research emphasizes employability skills through collaborative, industry-linked coursework. Notable contributions include a flagship online interdisciplinary WIL course and co-authoring the Australian Good Practice Guide for project-based WIL. She collaborates with institutions like Curtin University and RMIT on national educational reforms.

Key areas of exploration include digital transformation in teaching, interdisciplinary teamwork dynamics, and the integration of authentic industry projects into curricula. Her work aligns with national priorities for future-ready graduate capabilities.