Blended Learning International provides university students and emerging professionals with opportunities to gain practical experience in leadership, business, cyber policy, digital transformation, education, research, and international development projects.​

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Current Partner: Australian National University (ANU)

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Overview

At Blended Learning International, we believe that meaningful workplace learning is one of the most effective ways to bridge the gap between education and employment. Through structured placements, students work alongside experienced academics, industry practitioners, and organisational leaders on projects that have a genuine impact.

 

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Our Areas of Practice

At Blended Learning International, we believe that meaningful workplace learning is one of the most effective ways to bridge the gap between education and employment. Through structured placements, students work alongside experienced academics, industry practitioners, and organisational leaders on projects that have a genuine impact.

 

Strategic Leadership

• Leadership development

• Organisational strategy

• Governance

• Executive education

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Business and Management

• Business operations

• Marketing and communications

• Stakeholder engagement

• Project management

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Cyber and Digital Transformation

• Cyber policy

• Digital governance

• Artificial intelligence policy

• Workforce development

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International Education

• Student engagement

• Education partnerships

• International projects

• Cross-cultural collaboration

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Research and Policy Development

• Literature reviews

• Policy analysis

• Research support

• Industry reports

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Australian National University Partnership

BLI is proud to host students from the Australian National University through a formal Work-Integrated Learning Placement Agreement. Students are provided with structured supervision, meaningful project work, mentoring, and opportunities to contribute to real organisational initiatives.

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What Students Can Expect

Students participating in a placement may have opportunities to:

• Attend executive meetings

• Participate in project planning

• Assist with research and analysis

• Contribute to marketing and communications

• Support international education initiatives

• Engage with industry experts and guest speakers

• Develop professional networks

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Current Projects

Students may contribute to projects such as:

• Social Cyber Academy

• Executive cyber leadership programs

• AI and cyber policy initiatives

• International education partnerships​

• Research publications and webinars

• Workforce capability programs

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Benefits of a Placement

Students gain:

✓  Practical workplace experience

✓  Exposure to senior leaders and industry experts

✓  Professional mentoring

✓  Enhanced employability skills

✓  Opportunities to build industry networks

✓  Experience working on real projects with measurable outcomes

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University Partnerships

Blended Learning International welcomes opportunities to collaborate with universities, colleges, and professional bodies seeking quality placement opportunities for students.

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We are particularly interested in partnerships relating to:

• Business

• Leadership

• Cyber security

• Public policy

• Digital transformation

• Education

• International development

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Meet Our Leadership Team

Lisa Materano

Chief Executive Officer
Blended Learning International

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Professor Glenn Withers AO

Chair
Blended Learning International

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Professor Greg Austin

Director
Social Cyber Group and Social Cyber Institute

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Expressions of Interest

Students, universities, and academic coordinators interested in placement opportunities are invited to contact us.

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Email: info@blendedlearning.edu.au

Location: Canberra, Australian Capital Territory, Australia

Website: www.blendedlearning.edu.au