CLeaR promotes innovation and leadership in teaching and learning at institutional level and across eight faculties in New Zealand’s largest research university. She has held leadership positions at the Centre, including Head of eLearning, Deputy Director, Acting Director and Principal Researcher, and produced more than 130 scholarly publications during 25 years working in the higher education sector. Cathy is an experienced researcher and an active contributor to international learning technology professional societies and networks. She has reviewed papers for various high profile journals and conferences since 1995, and is a former President and life member of Ascilite