Symposium: Why is real change so hard?

Cities are on the frontline of today’s most pressing global challenges. The way we manage and study cities, and how city leadership is thought of in an interconnected but disrupted world, are critical to our collective futures. Melbourne Centre for Cities, University of Melbourne,  comes in with an explicit focus on urban governance as its main area of research, action and training, and a distinct purpose to foster and foreground cities research in and from Melbourne with a clear cosmopolitan outlook.

Melbourne Centre for Cities

A symposium featuring speakers &amp; discussions from research &amp; practice, on universities &amp; cities working together for effective urban impact.

Old Quadrangle

A public event by <a href="https://sites.research.unimelb.edu.au/cities" target="_blank" data-msys-clicktrack="0" rel="nofollow noopener noreferrer">Melbourne Centre for Cities</a> for those interested in how Universities and Cities collaborate for impact.One-day symposium featuring thought-provoking speakers, cutting-edge research and practice, and participatory discussions, to think about opportunities and challenges that arise when universities and cities work together to address important urban issues.Universities play a vital role in shaping the economic, social, and cultural landscape of their communities, and their impact can be felt far beyond the boundaries of their campuses. At the same time, cities provide universities with a rich and diverse environment that supports their research, teaching, and projects. So, why is real change so hard? And how do we better leverage the city and university connection for greater impact? This symposium will challenge delegates to engage, discuss, and act, through a day of moderated sessions and showcases at the Parkville campus of University of Melbourne. We convene key voices on the future of cities to debate world-class evidence, coming from universities, local government, civil society, and the private sector. Urban challenges from cities big and small will be addressed through a suite of activities geared towards action and implementation, based on graspable evidence. The symposium is brought to you by the Melbourne Centre for Cities, an international research hub of the University of Melbourne, in partnership with key stakeholders in city leadership nationally and internationally. You will leave with new knowledge and collaborators while contributing your own expertise toward real local and global challenges.Join us for any component of the program, or for the whole day at the University of Melbourne’s Parkville Campus.L﻿ocation: The Old Quad, Entry via the North wing (opposite the old Union House Building), Level 1, The Library, The University of Melbourne, Parkville Campus

<h2>Program Summary - Friday July 21 </h2>8:45 am—9:00 am: Registration opens | Check-in - OLD Quad University of Melbourne9:15 am—9:30 am: Welcome, Acknowledgement and Purpose:<ul><li>MCs <a href="https://findanexpert.unimelb.edu.au/profile/977132-sabina-andron" target="_blank" data-msys-clicktrack="0" rel="nofollow noopener noreferrer">Dr Sabina Andron </a>and <a href="https://findanexpert.unimelb.edu.au/profile/782832-alexei-trundle" target="_blank" data-msys-clicktrack="0" rel="nofollow noopener noreferrer">Dr Alexei Trundle</a></li></ul>9:30 am—10:00 am: Keynote #1 | University, City and Indigenous Community Partnerships:<ul><li> <a href="https://publishing.monash.edu/authors/inala-cooper/" target="_blank" data-msys-clicktrack="0" rel="nofollow noopener noreferrer">Inala Cooper </a>(Director, Murrup Barak, Melbourne Institute for Indigenous Development) </li><li><a href="https://mpavilion.org/collaborator/jason-eades/" target="_blank" data-msys-clicktrack="0" rel="nofollow noopener noreferrer">Jason Eades</a> (Director, Aboriginal Melbourne, City of Melbourne)</li></ul>10:00 am—10:45 am: Panel discussion #1 | University and City relationships for impact? Bridging the distance:<ul><li><a href="https://about.unimelb.edu.au/leadership/senior-leadership/provost/professor-nicola-phillips" target="_blank" data-msys-clicktrack="0" rel="nofollow noopener noreferrer">Professor Nicola Phillips</a> (Provost, University of Melbourne) </li><li>Deputy Lord Mayor Nicholas Reece (City of Melbourne)<a href="https://findanexpert.unimelb.edu.au/profile/823504-michele-acuto" target="_blank" data-msys-clicktrack="0" rel="nofollow noopener noreferrer">Professor Michele Acuto </a>(Director, Melbourne Centre for Cities)</li><li><a href="https://findanexpert.unimelb.edu.au/profile/794936-sarah-bell" target="_blank" data-msys-clicktrack="0" rel="nofollow noopener noreferrer">Professor Sarah Bell</a> (City of Melbourne Chair in Urban Resilience and Innovation).</li></ul>10:45 am—11:00am: Campaign of the Melbourne Centre for Cities:<ul><li><a href="https://findanexpert.unimelb.edu.au/profile/1280-alison-young" target="_blank" data-msys-clicktrack="0" rel="nofollow noopener noreferrer">Professor Alison Young</a>Deputy Director, Melbourne Centre for Cities) </li></ul>11:30am—12:15 pm: Keynote #2 | Local to Global: Universities and Cities knowledge &amp; diplomacy for Impact:<ul><li>MC <a href="https://findanexpert.unimelb.edu.au/profile/792958-david-bissell" target="_blank" data-msys-clicktrack="0" rel="nofollow noopener noreferrer">Professor David Bissell </a>(Deputy Director)</li><li><a href="https://www.durham.ac.uk/staff/h-a-bulkeley/#biography" target="_blank" data-msys-clicktrack="0" rel="nofollow noopener noreferrer">Professor Harriet Bulkeley </a>(Durham University &amp; Utrecht University) </li><li><a href="https://findanexpert.unimelb.edu.au/profile/433286-daniel-pejic" target="_blank" data-msys-clicktrack="0" rel="nofollow noopener noreferrer">Dan Pejic</a> (City Diplomacy Masterclass) </li></ul>12:20 pm—1:20pm: Case study snap shots: Urban Research for Impact:<ul><li> MC Maya Costa-Pinto with Centre fellows and research students</li></ul>1﻿:20pm to 2:00pm: Lunch2:00pm - 2:30pm: Panel discussion #2 | Responsibility: International Students, Cities and Universities:<ul><li>MC <a href="https://findanexpert.unimelb.edu.au/profile/977132-sabina-andron" target="_blank" data-msys-clicktrack="0" rel="nofollow noopener noreferrer">Dr Sabina Andron </a></li><li><a href="https://about.unimelb.edu.au/leadership/senior-leadership/prof-michael-wesley" target="_blank" data-msys-clicktrack="0" rel="nofollow noopener noreferrer">Professor Michael Wesley</a> (Deputy Vice-Chancellor Global, Culture and Engagement)</li><li>Professor Wendy Steele, (Sustainability and Urban Governance at RMIT University)</li><li>Gary Lee, OAM (City of Melbourne)</li></ul>2﻿:45pm - 3:45pm: Workshops | How can we create impact from city and university partnerships?:<ol><li>How do we support a new generation of urban leaders? </li><li>What do we need from practice-ready education? </li><li>Facilitating ‘city diplomacy’: How can universities enhance cities’ international relations?</li></ol>4:00pm - 4:20pm: Workshop report:<ul><li>Honorary Professor Louise Johnson<a href="https://findanexpert.unimelb.edu.au/profile/782832-alexei-trundle" target="_blank" data-msys-clicktrack="0" rel="nofollow noopener noreferrer"></a>and workshop moderators</li></ul>4﻿:20pm - 4:30pm: Symposium conclusion:<ul><li>MC <a href="https://findanexpert.unimelb.edu.au/profile/977132-sabina-andron" target="_blank" data-msys-clicktrack="0" rel="nofollow noopener noreferrer">Dr Sabina Andron </a></li></ul>4:30pm—5:00pm: The NEXT Lord Mayor of Melbourne:<ul><li> Comedian <a href="https://www.sammy-j.com/" target="_blank" data-msys-clicktrack="0" rel="nofollow noopener noreferrer">Sammy J</a></li></ul>5:00pm: End of event To view the full program, including speaker details, visit our website: <a href="https://sites.research.unimelb.edu.au/cities/cities-and-universities-for-impact-mc4c-annual-symposium" target="_blank" data-msys-clicktrack="0" rel="nofollow noopener noreferrer">https://sites.research.unimelb.edu.au/cities/cities-and-universities-for-impact-mc4c-annual-symposium</a> <a href="https://sites.research.unimelb.edu.au/cities/difficult-urban-questions#program" target="_blank" data-msys-clicktrack="0" rel="nofollow noopener noreferrer">website</a>: <a href="https://sites.research.unimelb.edu.au/cities/difficult-urban-questions#program" target="_blank" data-msys-clicktrack="0" rel="nofollow noopener noreferrer"></a>Note: Catering is provided for all attendees. We do ask you re-confirm or cancel your registration, and please bring your own water bottle to re-fill at the event - to limit our waste generated.

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