MsDanni Hamilton

(she/her)

Senior Lecturer, Learning Futures

Deakin Learning Futures/Learning Design

  • Senior Lecturer, Learning Futures
    Deakin Learning Futures/Learning Design
  • +61 3 924 45939 (Work)
  • Melbourne Burwood Campus, 221 Burwood Highway, Burwood, Victoria 3125

BIO

Dr Danni Hamilton SFHEA is a higher‑education learning innovation leader and practice‑led researcher specialising in ethical AI capability, experiential and industry‑engaged learning, open education practice and inclusive, digital‑first curriculum transformation. She leads university‑wide strategic initiatives across Deakin Learning Futures, including the FutureFocus GenAI program, Borderless Learning Design principles and equity‑first transnational learning design for the Deakin–Lancaster Indonesia campus. Her research explores human–technology entanglements, relational ethics, and the cultural implications of AI in education, with publications in Teaching in Higher Education, Higher Education Research & Development, Assessment & Evaluation in Higher Education and Student Success. She is an active contributor to national conversations through CRADLE seminars, ADCET webinars and FutureCampus commentary.

DEAKIN UNIVERSITY CURRENT APPOINTMENT

  • Senior Lecturer, Learning Futures
    Deakin University, Learning Design

ACADEMIC POSITIONS

  • Senior Lecturer, Learning Design
    Deakin University, Deakin Learning Futures, Burwood, Australia1 Apr 2024 - present
  • Open Education and Digital Practice Lead
    Deakin University, Office of the University Librarian, Geelong, Australia1 Apr 2023 - 31 Mar 2024
  • Lecturer, Inclusive Education
    Deakin University, Burwood, Australia1 Mar 2021 - 31 Mar 2023
  • Lecturer, Communication and Creative Arts
    Deakin University, Geelong, Australia1 Jan 2008 - 31 Aug 2024

NON-ACADEMIC POSITIONS

  • Lead Learning Designer
    Cengage (Australia), West Melbourne, Australia1 Nov 2019 - 1 Feb 2021
  • Senior Learning Designer
    Deakin University, Burwood, Australia1 Aug 2018 - 1 Nov 2019
  • Lead Learning Designer
    Online Education Services (OES), Melbourne, Australia1 Jul 2017 - 1 Oct 2018

DEGREES

  • Doctor of Philosphy
    Deakin University, Geelong, Australia
  • Master of Visual Arts
    University of Melbourne
  • Graduate Diploma Visual Arts
    University of Melbourne
  • Bachelor of Education (Primary)
    Deakin University

CERTIFICATIONS

  • Senior Fellow
    Higher Education Academy, York, United Kingdom
  • Professional Certificate of Web Accessibility
    University of South Australia, Adelaide, Australia
  • Certificate IV: Curriculum Assessment and Training
    NMIT, Melbourne, Australia
  • Scrum Master
    Scrum Alliance, Melbourne, Australia
  • Applying the QM Rubric
    Internet Matters, London, United Kingdom

AREA/FACULTY

  • Deputy Vice-Chancellor Academic

DEPARTMENT/SCHOOL/INSTITUTE/DISCIPLINE

  • Deakin Learning Futures