Dr Lynette Pretorius
@drlpretorius.bsky.social
Lecturer at Monash University | Doctoral Education, AI Literacy, Research Literacy, Academic Identity, Student Wellbeing | She/Her | Views My Own | www.lynettepretorius.com | www.youtube.com/@drlpretorius
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Hi new #AcademicSky followers 👋 and welcome to 2026, those who've been around a while. I am Lynette, a lecturer at @educationmonash.bsky.social. I'm passionate about doctoral education, academic identity, student wellbeing, AI literacy, and research literacy. Check the thread to learn about my work.
I just uploaded a new video to my University Study Made Easy channel: Compound sentences in English #EnglishLearning
Compound sentences in English
YouTube video by Lynette Pretorius: University Study Made Easy
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February 12, 2026 at 7:16 AM
I just uploaded a new video to my University Study Made Easy channel: Compound sentences in English #EnglishLearning
I just uploaded a new video to my University Study Made Easy channel: Transition words in academic writing #AcademicSky
Transition words in academic writing
YouTube video by Lynette Pretorius: University Study Made Easy
youtu.be
February 12, 2026 at 4:32 AM
I just uploaded a new video to my University Study Made Easy channel: Transition words in academic writing #AcademicSky
Results of the Australian university census on staff wellbeing. All universities recorded high or very high risk psychosocial climates. 76% of university staff reported high- to very high-risk levels of psychosocial safety: more than double the general workforce. #AcademicSky #AcademicMentalHealth
February 12, 2026 at 2:18 AM
Results of the Australian university census on staff wellbeing. All universities recorded high or very high risk psychosocial climates. 76% of university staff reported high- to very high-risk levels of psychosocial safety: more than double the general workforce. #AcademicSky #AcademicMentalHealth
Finished the first chapter of my research paradigms handbook today 💪🏻🎉 #AcademicSky
February 10, 2026 at 7:48 AM
Finished the first chapter of my research paradigms handbook today 💪🏻🎉 #AcademicSky
Reposted by Dr Lynette Pretorius
It's not even midnight and we're already at "Deport Elmo."
February 9, 2026 at 3:15 AM
It's not even midnight and we're already at "Deport Elmo."
Reposted by Dr Lynette Pretorius
I wrote this open access paper with Dave Boud and Phill Dawson to help educators align assessments with the kinds of learning they care about.
We talk about 4P's (product, process, performance & practices) and what these different forms of evidence can tell us.
www.tandfonline.com/doi/full/10....
We talk about 4P's (product, process, performance & practices) and what these different forms of evidence can tell us.
www.tandfonline.com/doi/full/10....
Identifying what our students have learned: a framework for practical assessment validation
Universities are responsible for safeguarding the value of qualifications through assessment that generates trustworthy evidence about what students know and can do. Public trust in higher educatio...
www.tandfonline.com
February 9, 2026 at 3:05 AM
I wrote this open access paper with Dave Boud and Phill Dawson to help educators align assessments with the kinds of learning they care about.
We talk about 4P's (product, process, performance & practices) and what these different forms of evidence can tell us.
www.tandfonline.com/doi/full/10....
We talk about 4P's (product, process, performance & practices) and what these different forms of evidence can tell us.
www.tandfonline.com/doi/full/10....
Reposted by Dr Lynette Pretorius
I'm looking forward to speaking about humanities and cultural education in the digital age at this dual-site event next month ... if you are in the Hong Kong (18th March) and Zhuzai (20th March) areas then do come along!
sa.hkbu.edu.hk/en/ccl/event...
sa.hkbu.edu.hk/en/ccl/event...
The 3rd International Symposium on Humanities and Culture: Strategies and Impact of a Digital Future (20 March 2026)
As Hong Kong Baptist University (HKBU) approaches its 70th anniversary in 2026, we are proud to reaffirm our commitment to educational excellence, innovation, and whole-person development. Over seven ...
sa.hkbu.edu.hk
February 9, 2026 at 8:44 AM
I'm looking forward to speaking about humanities and cultural education in the digital age at this dual-site event next month ... if you are in the Hong Kong (18th March) and Zhuzai (20th March) areas then do come along!
sa.hkbu.edu.hk/en/ccl/event...
sa.hkbu.edu.hk/en/ccl/event...
Today, thanks to Altmetric, I discovered my PhD research has been referenced in 8 patents 😮🎉
February 9, 2026 at 9:12 AM
Today, thanks to Altmetric, I discovered my PhD research has been referenced in 8 patents 😮🎉
Attending a fascinating AARE talk about niceness and the threats to academic freedom. #AcademicSky
February 5, 2026 at 1:54 AM
Attending a fascinating AARE talk about niceness and the threats to academic freedom. #AcademicSky
The research dream 🤩 #AcademicSky #ScienceSky
February 4, 2026 at 6:55 AM
The research dream 🤩 #AcademicSky #ScienceSky
Reposted by Dr Lynette Pretorius
Here's the Call for Papers on the journal website with details of the submission process, submission guidelines etc.: think.taylorandfrancis.com/special_issu...
@ginnybraun.bsky.social @eileenjoy.bsky.social
@ginnybraun.bsky.social @eileenjoy.bsky.social
February 3, 2026 at 10:32 AM
Here's the Call for Papers on the journal website with details of the submission process, submission guidelines etc.: think.taylorandfrancis.com/special_issu...
@ginnybraun.bsky.social @eileenjoy.bsky.social
@ginnybraun.bsky.social @eileenjoy.bsky.social
What you don’t see still costs energy, strength, and care. Today was a hard hidden disability day 🌻 Tonight is for relaxing and letting go. Logging off and leaning into cosy vibes.
February 3, 2026 at 7:22 AM
What you don’t see still costs energy, strength, and care. Today was a hard hidden disability day 🌻 Tonight is for relaxing and letting go. Logging off and leaning into cosy vibes.
Reposted by Dr Lynette Pretorius
Congratulations to Hongmin (Maria) Yu who successfully and expertly defended her thesis "Exploring Atmospheric Autoxidation of Organic Emission from Volatile Chemical Products". Thanks to @jessekroll.bsky.social, and @caltech.edu Profs Mitchio Okumura, and Rick Flagan for serving on her committee.
February 2, 2026 at 8:32 PM
Congratulations to Hongmin (Maria) Yu who successfully and expertly defended her thesis "Exploring Atmospheric Autoxidation of Organic Emission from Volatile Chemical Products". Thanks to @jessekroll.bsky.social, and @caltech.edu Profs Mitchio Okumura, and Rick Flagan for serving on her committee.
Call for papers on reflexive thematic analysis ⤵️
I'm excited to share a Call for Papers for a Special Issue of Qualitative Research in Psychology on New developments and good practice in reflexive thematic analysis co-edited by me, @ginnybraun.bsky.social @eileenjoy.bsky.social and Lisa Trainor. Please contact any of us if you have any questions.
February 2, 2026 at 7:48 PM
Call for papers on reflexive thematic analysis ⤵️
This year, I want to celebrate some of my older published works every few weeks. We do so much work as academics to get our work published, but then we move on to the next one so quickly. Let's focus on our achievements by sharing our past work! #AcademicSky
February 2, 2026 at 4:24 AM
This year, I want to celebrate some of my older published works every few weeks. We do so much work as academics to get our work published, but then we move on to the next one so quickly. Let's focus on our achievements by sharing our past work! #AcademicSky
What makes a good research supervisor? Many students start by looking for disciplinary expertise, and rightly so. A research supervisor should be able to guide your project forward, help clarify conceptual misunderstandings, and support the intellectual development of your research. #AcademicSky
February 2, 2026 at 3:36 AM
What makes a good research supervisor? Many students start by looking for disciplinary expertise, and rightly so. A research supervisor should be able to guide your project forward, help clarify conceptual misunderstandings, and support the intellectual development of your research. #AcademicSky
My YouTube channel has just reached its 11-year birthday! 🎉More than 1.6 million views to date. Who would have thought that my very niche academic channel about how to write university assignments and do quality research would be this popular? #AcademicSky #ScienceSky #UnexpectedSuccess
January 26, 2026 at 10:45 PM
My YouTube channel has just reached its 11-year birthday! 🎉More than 1.6 million views to date. Who would have thought that my very niche academic channel about how to write university assignments and do quality research would be this popular? #AcademicSky #ScienceSky #UnexpectedSuccess
Peak gaslighting I experienced today: someone complaining to me that they're “not allowed to have an opinion”, then shutting me down because I disagreed with their opinion. Funny how “I’m not allowed to have an opinion” often means “No one’s allowed to challenge mine".
January 25, 2026 at 9:37 AM
Peak gaslighting I experienced today: someone complaining to me that they're “not allowed to have an opinion”, then shutting me down because I disagreed with their opinion. Funny how “I’m not allowed to have an opinion” often means “No one’s allowed to challenge mine".
It's 45.4°C outside. In case you were wondering, that is too hot 🥵
January 24, 2026 at 6:34 AM
It's 45.4°C outside. In case you were wondering, that is too hot 🥵
Every research project begins with questions. This post reflects on some of the ideas I’ll be exploring in 2026. Some questions have been persistent ponderings over many years, while others are new, shaped by conversations with the students I teach. Check them out and tell me what you think ⤵️
The questions that keep me up at night and what I plan to do about them in 2026 – Dr Lynette Pretorius
www.lynettepretorius.com
January 23, 2026 at 6:57 AM
Every research project begins with questions. This post reflects on some of the ideas I’ll be exploring in 2026. Some questions have been persistent ponderings over many years, while others are new, shaped by conversations with the students I teach. Check them out and tell me what you think ⤵️
It is nice when your research inspires people to run a journal club about your paper! #AcademicSuccess #AcademicSky
Check out the paper here: (doi.org/10.1080/1478...) or preprint if you don't have institutional access here: (doi.org/10.26180/283...)
Check out the paper here: (doi.org/10.1080/1478...) or preprint if you don't have institutional access here: (doi.org/10.26180/283...)
🧠Journal Club: Is GenAI Your New Research Partner?
I was recently asked to co-facilitate a workshop on SoTL research where I discovered a refreshing overlap between my colleague's research and the work I'm engaged in through ISSOTL's Collaborative Wri...
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January 23, 2026 at 12:56 AM
It is nice when your research inspires people to run a journal club about your paper! #AcademicSuccess #AcademicSky
Check out the paper here: (doi.org/10.1080/1478...) or preprint if you don't have institutional access here: (doi.org/10.26180/283...)
Check out the paper here: (doi.org/10.1080/1478...) or preprint if you don't have institutional access here: (doi.org/10.26180/283...)
Choosing a research supervisor is one of the most important decisions you’ll make in your academic journey. I break down the key qualities that make supervision truly transformative. What has made supervision work (or not work) for you? #AcademicSky #ScienceSky #PhDLife
What makes a good research supervisor?
YouTube video by Lynette Pretorius: University Study Made Easy
youtu.be
January 21, 2026 at 7:24 AM
Choosing a research supervisor is one of the most important decisions you’ll make in your academic journey. I break down the key qualities that make supervision truly transformative. What has made supervision work (or not work) for you? #AcademicSky #ScienceSky #PhDLife
Hi new #AcademicSky followers 👋 and welcome to 2026, those who've been around a while. I am Lynette, a lecturer at @educationmonash.bsky.social. I'm passionate about doctoral education, academic identity, student wellbeing, AI literacy, and research literacy. Check the thread to learn about my work.
January 20, 2026 at 1:59 AM
Hi new #AcademicSky followers 👋 and welcome to 2026, those who've been around a while. I am Lynette, a lecturer at @educationmonash.bsky.social. I'm passionate about doctoral education, academic identity, student wellbeing, AI literacy, and research literacy. Check the thread to learn about my work.
January 19, 2026 at 11:14 AM