Trish McCluskey is an Associate Professor and Director of Digital Learning at Deakin University in Melbourne. She has dedicated her career to facilitating accessible, engaging and flexible tertiary education for students from all backgrounds. Trish’s passion for learning and innovative approaches to teaching has seen her receive multiple accolades in the sector, including several awards for excellence in teaching and leadership. Her efforts have been widely recognised on a national and global scale, including the introduction of the award winning VU Block Model – a revolutionary university curriculum framework which challenged traditional models of education within Australia.