ATN25 National Symposium: Curriculum Innovation

ATN25 National Symposium: Curriculum Innovation

Join Professor Barney Glover AO and an expert panel at this half-day, online symposium exploring the future of industry-engaged curricula.

By Australian Technology Network of Universities

Date and time

Thu, 9 May 2024 7:30 PM - 10:00 PM PDT

Location

Online

Agenda

12:30 PM

Welcome and introduction

Frank Coletta


Frank Coletta, ATN Executive Director (Interim) will welcome participants to the symposium, followed by an Acknowledgement of Country and an outline of proceedings for the event.

12:35 PM

Keynote address

Professor Barney Glover AO


Professor Barney Glover AO, Commissioner of Jobs and Skills Australia.

1:05 PM

Panel discussion: Role of partnerships in meeting high-impact skills needs

Kate Pounder, thought-leader from the Tech sector

Craig Robertson, CEO Victorian Skills Authority

Prof Sherman Young, DVC Education RMIT

Dr Suneeti Rekhari, Director Educational Quality TAFENSW


An expert panel of thought-leaders from across tertiary education, industry and government. Chair: Professor Kylie Readman, Deputy Vice-Chancellor (Education and Students) at the University of Techno...

1:50 PM

Ideation session


A facilitated, collaborative ideation session - share your ideas on how tertiary education and industry might better engage to build the skills and capabilities needed to meet Australia's workforce n...

2:35 PM

Closing remarks


An opportunity to reflect on discussions and ideas shared.

About this event

  • 2 hours 30 minutes

In its 25th year, the Australian Technology Network of Universities (ATN) is proud to present the ATN25 National Symposium Curriculum Innovation - part of the ATN25 series of events being held during 2024.

This half-day online symposium on Friday, 10 May will bring together thought-leaders from industry, the tertiary education sector and government, discussing the key role and impact of industry-engaged curricula in meeting high impact skills needs.

Professor Barney Glover AO, Commissioner of Jobs and Skills Australia will deliver a keynote address, which will be followed by a dynamic panel discussion with:

  • Chair: Professor Kylie Readman, Deputy Vice-Chancellor (Education and Students) at the University of Technology Sydney (UTS)
  • Kate Pounder, thought-leader from the Tech sector
  • Craig Robertson, CEO at the Victorian Skills Authority
  • Professor Sherman Young, Deputy Vice-Chancellor (Education) at RMIT University
  • Dr Suneeti Rekhari, Director Educational Quality at TAFE NSW.

Active audience participation will be facilitated with a collaborative ideation segment. Case studies of current models will prompt the discussion.

Where the event will take place

This event will be fully online. A link to join the symposium will be sent to all registered participants ahead of the day.

Who is participating in this event

  • Tertiary Education Executives
  • Educators (Higher Education and Vocational Education)
  • Industry Leaders
  • Government Advisors (Education, Skills, Employment)

We look forward to seeing you and hearing your ideas on this significant new chapter in higher education.

Register for free today.

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