Evidence-based learning.
Close-to-practice research.
Using the rich intellectual resources of the Barker College to facilitate learning and growth through the School and wider community.
What to expect from the Barker GenAI Journey
A couple of weeks ago, we completed the 2026 Barker Journey interviews. For the 30 students at the centre of this longitudinal study, that marks another milestone.
- Dr Timothy Scott
- 11 September 2026
Frontier Wisdom: What AI Needs More Than Intelligence.
Artificial intelligence promises a future of remarkable possibility. It can create, it can immitate, but unlike people it doesn't actually participate in the world. The Bible describes humanities role.
- Rev Craig Tubman
- 09 September 2026
More than a Productivity Tool: Trust, Truth and Human Presence in and AI Age.
Artificial intelligence is often promoted as a tool that will make our lives faster, smarter, and more efficient. Yet beneath the technological excitement lies a deeper question: what is AI doing to our common life?
- Rev Craig Tubman
- 01 September 2026
Young people, learning, and generative AI: A rapid literature review and implications for PreK-12 education
In August 2026 the Barker Institute and the University of Sydney partnered to publish an important academic report. It consisted of a literature review of all available academic evidence regarding GenAI in PreK-12 education. This report, and launch webinar, are now publicly available to educators, policy makers, and parents to ensure we collectively care for our young people in the best possible way.
- Dr Matthew Hill
- 12 August 2026
Science Extension Conference: Public Lectures & Showcase - 2026
- Monday 19 October
- 6:00 - 8:30pm
- Rhodes Theatre - Barker College
2026 Science Extension Conference. Free public lectures on the Science Extension Course with Poster Session. Come for revision for the HSC exam just one week later, come for professional development, come as you begin your Science Extension journey!
You've heard of AI, what about FI: Fish Intelligence - With Prof Culum Brown
- Monday 19 October
- 7:40 - 8:30pm
- Rhodes Theatre - Barker College
Join fish cognition reseracher Professor Culum Brown from Macquarie University for a fascinating exploration of FI: Fish Intelligence. Hear about the journey and process of science from a research with global renown.
Research Agenda 2026-2027
Our annually published document identifies high-level priority domains bringing together our rich intellectual resources to facilitate learning and growth throughout the school, and the local and global community.