The 10th Annual Higher Education Summit

Monday 21 and Tuesday 22 May 2012 | Sofitel Melbourne on Collins St

The 10th anniversary of the Higher Education Summit in 2012 will be an important date on the education calendar. It provides the opportunity for universities, tertiary institutions and business stakeholders to discuss the future of Higher Education in Australia and to hear first-hand from the thought-leaders involved in the Higher Education reforms.

The detailed agenda will cover a wide range of issues including; the impact and implications of reform and the new regulatory framework, the political and economic constraints on funding and the broader strategies for improving the delivery of higher education.

 

International keynote presentations from:

 

  •  Professor David Greenaway, Vice-Chancellor, The University of Nottingham, UK
  • Professor Pamela Gillies, Principal & Vice-Chancellor, Glasgow Caledonian University, Scotland
  • Professor Carmel McNaught, Director & Professor of Learning Enhancement, The Chinese University, Hong Kong

 
 
Featuring keynote presentations from:

 

  • Professor Peter Shergold AC, Chancellor, The University of Western Sydney
  • Professor Ed Byrne AO, Vice-Chancellor, Monash University
  • Professor Linda Kristjanson, Vice-Chancellor, Swinburne University of Technology
  • Professor Peter Lee, Vice-Chancellor, Southern Cross University
  • Professor Stephen Parker, Vice-Chancellor, The University of Canberra 
  • Professor Peter Rathjen, Vice-Chancellor, The University of Tasmania
  • Professor David Battersby, Vice-Chancellor, The University of Ballarat 
  • The Hon. Lindsay Tanner, Vice-Chancellor’s Fellow, Victoria University

 
 An in-depth analysis, debate and opinion on Australia’s HE sector from:

 

  • Professor Jill Trewhella, Deputy Vice-Chancellor (Research), The University of Sydney
  • Robin Buckham, Deputy Vice-Chancellor (International and Development), Deakin University
  • Professor Susan Spence, Deputy Vice Chancellor (Academic), Griffith University 
  • Paul Duldig, Vice-President, Services and Resources, The University of Adelaide
  • Dr. Stephen Weller, Deputy Vice-Chancellor (University Services), James Cook University
  • Dr. Simon Marginson, Professor of Higher Education in the Centre for the Study of Higher Education, The University of Melbourne

 
… many more excellent speakers to discuss the key issues in the HE environment in 2012!

 

Excellent sponsorship and exhibition opportunities are available at this event. For further information on the different packages available, please contact the Sponsorship Manager, Samuel Wilson, at Samuel.Wilson@informa.com.au or call (+61 2) 9080 4371.


The detailed programme will be available shortly. For more information about speaking possibilities, please contact the Conference Project Manager, Leah Dansie, at Leah.Dansie@informa.com.au or call (+61 2) 9080 4349.

 

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What networking opportunities will be provided?

The networking drinks will follow on from the end of day ones proceedings on Monday the 21st May 2012, with the official conference dinner to be held that evening at the Bottega Restaurant in Melbourne’s CBD. The conference dinner is an ideal opportunity to continue networking at the end of day one whilst you relax and enjoy the company of your colleagues and peers.

About the Informa Higher Education Series

Informa is the parent company of Routledge & Taylor & Francis, the largest education journal publisher worldwide. The Informa Higher Education Series produces a comprehensive portfolio of key education conferences. The annual Higher Education Summit is the series flagship event. You can review information regarding the previous events on the live interviews available on this site.