University teaching in the 21st century is changing dramatically, and on Wednesday 27 July the Flexible Learning Institute (FLI) at Charles Sturt University (CSU) in Bathurst will launch initiatives to inspire best practice in blended and flexible learning (BFL) at the University. Professor of Higher Education and FLI director, Professor Mike Keppell, said, “Learning and teaching opportunities of the digital age are almost limitless, and these initiatives will help CSU course teams develop an integrated strategy to ensure best practice in blended and flexible learning across their whole course to ensure our students are well prepared for professional life. Charles Sturt University students now interact with national and international experts in ‘Second Life’, a free, 3D virtual world. They practice skills in simulations, diagnosing diseases using virtual microscopes, reflecting deeply about climate change in their blogs, and developing rich and engaging records of their progress from novice to emerging professional in their ePortfolios. We aim to create a comprehensive, integrated strategy to ensure that students gain a seamless experience across their courses, and are gradually immersed into these new professional worlds.”