Universities Australia Conference 2023 Program

Satellite Events Tuesday 21 February 2023
1.30pm-2.45pm	Leadership Masterclasses - ticketed event Facilitated by Vice-Chancellors Understanding governance: working with your governing body Swan Room Leadership through change Murray Room Managing risks: understanding your responsibilities Fitzroy Room Beyond the pandemic: building a positive culture Derwent Room *limited numbers per session, delegates must register to attend
2.45pm-3.15pm	Networking break
3.15pm-4.30pm	Leadership Masterclasses Facilitated by Vice-Chancellors Understanding governance: working with your governing body Swan Room Leadership through change Murray Room Managing risks: understanding your responsibilities Fitzroy Room Beyond the pandemic: building a positive culture Derwent Room *limited numbers per session, delegates must register to attend
4.30pm-5.00pm	Satellite Event held by Universities Enable Murray Room Speakers Dr Paul Harpur, University of Queensland, chair of Universities Enable Professor Katie Ellis, Curtin University Professor Elizabeth Kendall, Griffith University Dr Scott Avery, Western Sydney University Dr Lisa Stafford, University of Tasmania Dr Ben Gauntlett, the Disability Human Rights Commissioner For more information click here
5.00pm-5.30pm	Satellite Event held by HEDx - Book Launch Torrens Room The New Leadership Agenda: Pandemic Perspectives of Global Universities A book of contributions of 50 Australian and global leaders’ reflecting on the leadership agenda for the year ahead. Chair Adjunct Associate Professor Karl Treacher, Co-founder of HEDx Speaker Emeritus Professor Martin Betts, Co-founder of HEDx and Author Panel of chapter contributors Professor John Dewar, Chair of Universities Australia Professor Carolyn Evans, Vice-Chancellor and President, Griffith University Sue Kokonis, Chief Academic Officer, OES For more information click here
5.30pm-7.00pm	Welcome reception* National Convention Centre Canberra, Exhibition Hall included for all registered delegates Proudly supported by Salesforce.org*

Universities Australia Conference Wednesday 22 February 2023
8.50am-9.10am	Welcome to Country Dr Aunty Matilda House Welcome by Universities Australia Chief Executive Catriona Jackson	Royal Theatre
9.10am-10.05am	Opening keynote address Speaker Professor Dr Megan Davis Pro Vice-Chancellor Society Uluru Dialogue Co-Chair UNSW Sydney Cobble Cobble woman of the Barunggam Nation Chair Professor David Lloyd Vice-Chancellor & President University of South Australia	Royal Theatre
10.05am-10.30am	Morning tea
10.30am-11.30am	Keynote session Levelling up – world class universities, world leading access Chair Professor Nick Klomp Vice-Chancellor and President CQUniversity Australia Speakers The Hon Fiona Nash Regional Education Commissioner Ms Inala Cooper Director, Murrup Barak, Student and Scholarly Services The University of Melbourne Associate Professor Dr Paul Harpur ARC Future Fellow TC Beirne School of Law The University of Queensland Professor Sarah O'Shea Higher Education Equity Researcher National Centre for Student Equity in Higher Education (NCSEHE) Curtin University	Royal Theatre
11.30am-11.35am	Session break
11.35am-12.50pm	Concurrent stream A Australia's engagement with India's National Education Policy 2020 Chair Professor Attila Brungs Vice-Chancellor & President University of New South Wales Speakers H.E. Manpreet Vohra High Commissioner of India to Australia Indian Foreign Service Mr Peter Varghese AO Chancellor The University of Queensland Dr Brigid Freeman Academic Fellow University of Melbourne and National Institute of Educational Planning and Administration, India Mr Dipesh Shah Executive Director (Development) International Financial Services Centres Authority Proudly supported by Turnitin	Royal Theatre
11.35am-12.50pm	Concurrent stream B Universities and their communities This session will explore the critical relationship between universities and the communities they serve. Discussions will focus on how universities can better collaborate with local communities, government, and industry to create sustainable partnerships that address complex societal challenges. The session will provide valuable insights and strategies for universities looking to deepen their community connections and enhance their impact. Chair Professor Duncan Bentley Vice-Chancellor and President Federation University Speakers Senator the Hon Anthony Chisholm Assistant Minister for Education Councillor Linda Scott President Australian Local Government Association Professor Tyrone Carlin Vice-Chancellor and President Southern Cross University Proudly supported by Turnitin	Bradman
11.35am-12.50pm	Concurrent stream C Work integrated learning The session will look at WIL broadly, its benefits, where/how it fits in university education and what government, industry and university collaborations, policy and operations can best support good practice WIL. There will be a particular, but not exclusive, focus on health professions and teaching WIL given current recognised workforce/skills needs in these areas. Chair Professor Paddy Nixon Vice-Chancellor University of Canberra Speakers Professor Karen Strickland Director National Placement Evaluation Centre Anne Younger General Manager, Policy and Projects AI Group Judie Kay Vice Chair Programs and Partnerships and Executive Committee World Association of Cooperative Education and WIL (WACE) Professor Chris Brebner Pro Vice Chancellor (Curriculum Impact) Flinders University Proudly supported by Turnitin	Ballroom
12.50pm-2.20pm	Lunch
1.15pm-2.00pm	Lunchtime address Speaker Professor Mary O'Kane AC Australian Universities Accord Chair Professor John Dewar AO Vice-Chancellor and President La Trobe University	Royal Theatre
2.20pm-3.35pm	Concurrent stream D National security and universities Australia’s universities are globally connected, welcoming international students, encouraging study abroad and research collaborations, and partnering with institutions across the globe. This session will explore the challenges being faced by universities in managing issues relating to national security and will highlight best practice across the sector, industry and government which enables the opportunities that come from internationalisation to be realised. Chair Professor Francis Campbell Vice-Chancellor The University of Notre Dame Speakers Professor Michael Wesley Deputy Vice-Chancellor International The University of Melbourne Michael Salas Chief Information and Digital Officer BAE Systems Ms Catriona Jackson Chief Executive Universities Australia Professor Joseph Wood Former Deputy National Security Advisor to the Vice President of the United States of America and Deputy Head of School University of Notre Dame Australia Proudly supported by WalkMe	Royal Theatre
2.20pm-3.35pm	Concurrent stream E Futureproofing Australia’s workforce: helping our international graduates contribute to Australia’s jobs and skills needs now and in the future This session will explore current trends and future considerations for Australia’s labour force, and seek to understand how international students and graduates can contribute to Australia’s existing and long-term jobs and skills needs. It will also seek to unpack the barriers international students face in seeking employment in Australia, and the challenges employers face in hiring them. Chair Professor Helen Bartlett Vice-Chancellor and President University of the Sunshine Coast Speakers Professor Peter Dawkins AO Director Jobs and Skills Australia Mita Das Manager of Careers and Employability Charles Darwin University Varsha Devi Balakrishnan Head of Student Insights and Strategy Lygon Group Manasvi Walia University of Southern Queensland Proudly supported by WalkMe	Bradman
2.20pm-3.35pm	Concurrent stream F Innovation and excellence in learning and teaching The session explores current challenges facing Australian universities in fostering innovation and excellence and learning and teaching, as well as consider how universities can respond to changing student demographics and expectations. There will be a particular, but not exclusive, focus on the use of technology – its benefits and implications to teaching and learning, student outcomes and employability – and how universities can respond to a changing education ecosystem, and what universities can do to meet the needs of the future. Chair Professor Harlene Hayne Vice-Chancellor Curtin University Speakers Professor David Sadler Deputy Vice-Chancellor (Education) The University of Western Australia Associate Professor Jack Wang The University of Queensland Australian University Teacher of the Year 2020 Professor Susan Page Director of Indigenous Learning and Teaching, WSU Neville Bonner Award for Indigenous Education 2018 Proudly supported by WalkMe	Ballroom
3.35pm-4.00pm	Afternoon tea
4.00pm-5.00pm	Keynote session Tackling the big issues - the power of research collaboration Chair Professor Deborah Terry AO Vice-Chancellor and President The University of Queensland Speakers Dr Sethuraman Panchanathan Director National Science Foundation	Royal Theatre
6.30pm-9.30pm	Conference dinner - ticketed event SOLD OUT Speaker The Hon Jason Clare MP Minister for Education Great Hall, Parliament House Dress code - Semi formal Proudly supported by Campus Living Villages

Thursday 23 February 2023
7.30am-8.30am	Breakfast address Mood of the nation – community sentiment and what it means Speaker Tony Mitchelmore Leading political and corporate researcher Chair Catriona Jackson Chief Executive Universities Australia Ticket cost - $55* National Convention Centre Canberra, Ballroom limited numbers Proudly supported by WalkMe*	Ballroom
8.45am-9.15am	Opposition address Speaker Senator the Hon Sarah Henderson Shadow Minister for Education Chair Ms Catriona Jackson Chief Executive Universities Australia	Royal Theatre
9.15am-9.45am	Keynote session Australia's research capability and the review of the Australian Research Council Speaker Professor Margaret Sheil AO Vice-Chancellor and President Queensland University of Technology Chair Professor Peter Høj AC Vice-Chancellor and President The University of Adelaide	Royal Theatre
9.45am-10.30am	Keynote session Speaker Professor Tanya Monro AC Australia's Chief Defence Scientist Chair Mr David Crowe Chief Political Correspondent The Sydney Morning Herald and The Age	Royal Theatre
10.30am-11.00am	Morning tea
11.00am-12.15pm	Concurrent stream G Establishing collaborative and jointly funded research between universities and external parties – perspectives and lessons from a university researcher, a CRC Director and a global company research Director This session will explore the complex landscape of collaborate and jointly funded research between universities and industry and other external parties. Drawing on the experience from a university researcher, a chair of a Cooperative Research Centre and a global company manager the session will focus on the barriers and what needs to change to encourage further jointly funded research opportunities. Chair Professor Peter Høj AC Vice-Chancellor and President The University of Adelaide Dr Jason Armstrong Lead Brisbane Boeing Research & Technology Professor Megan Warin School of Social Sciences Faculty of Arts, Business, Law and Economics The University of Adelaide The Hon Kate Lundy Chair Cyber Security Cooperative Research Centre Proudly supported by Inspera	Royal Theatre
11.00am-12.15pm	Concurrent stream H Embedding Indigenous knowledges This session is drawn from UA’s Indigenous strategy 2022-2025, specifically, recognising the value Indigenous Peoples and knowledges bring to the university, and embedding Indigenous value systems and knowledges into university structures. To ensure success, Indigenous peoples should lead the efforts to develop, implement, monitor, and evaluate these initiatives, while having both appropriate support structures and financial backing from the sector. Chair Professor David Lloyd Vice-Chancellor and President University of South Australia Speakers Professor Simone Tur Pro Vice-Chancellor Indigenous Flinders University Professor Martin Nakata Deputy Vice-Chancellor Indigenous Education and Strategy James Cook University Professor Susan Page Director of Indigenous Learning and Teaching Western Sydney University Proudly supported by Inspera	Bradman
11.00am-12.15pm	Concurrent stream I University governance In this session panel members will provide personal reflections and perspective on governance in universities, focusing on: what works well in university governance, what have been some of the challenges of university governance; and possible opportunities for improving governance. Chair Professor Barney Glover AO Vice-Chancellor & President Western Sydney University Speakers Professor Tom Calma AO Chancellor University of Canberra Professor Deborah Terry AO Vice-Chancellor and President The University of Queensland Denise Goldsworthy AO Chancellor Edith Cowan University Proudly supported by Inspera	Ballroom
12.15pm-1.15pm	Lunch
1.15pm-2.15pm	Keynote session The student experience Chair Ms Clare Armstrong National Political Editor, News Corp Australia Speakers Ms Emma Hogan Secretary for Digital, & NSW Department of Customer Service NSW Government Professor Karen Nelson Provost University of Southern Queensland Ms Kate Denver-Stevenson Masters, Public Policy and Management Student The University of Melbourne	Royal Theatre
2.15pm-3.15pm	Closing keynote session Jobs and skills Chair Professor Renée Leon PSM Vice-Chancellor and President Charles Sturt University Speakers Mr Tim Reed President Business Council of Australia Jenny Dodd Chief Executive Officer TAFE Directors Australia Professor Attila Brungs Vice-Chancellor & President University of New South Wales	Royal Theatre
3.15pm-3.20pm	Conference close Professor John Dewar AO Vice-Chancellor and President La Trobe University	Royal Theatre
3.20pm-3.40pm	Afternoon tea on departure

3.30pm-4.30pm	Metrics, merit & maximising impact: where next for responsible research assessment? Join Professor James Wilsdon, (Director, Research on Research Institute; Professor of Research Policy, University College London) for a discussion on what Australia can learn from recent developments in the UK on research assessment. Presented by the Innovative Research Universities, in partnership with the Australian National University. To register please click here	Murray Room
3.30pm-5.30pm	The Association of Commonwealth Universities We invite you to come to our satellite event to network, learn more about our membership and hear about our strategic priorities in the region, our work and impact. Chaired by Professor Barney Glover AO FTSE FRSN, Vice-Chancellor and President, Western Sydney University, the session speakers will include: Professor Sally Wheeler, Deputy Vice-Chancellor (International & Corporate), ANU and Co-Chair of ACU’s Supporting Research Community Dr. Joanna Newman, Secretary General, ACU Mr Aditya Malkani, Regional Director, Membership, ACU For more information please click here	Torrens Room

Friday 24 February 2023
8.30am-12.30pm	Joint Innovative Research Universities/Engagement Australia Event Civic universities: a new accord between universities and their communities In 2023, the Australian Government has committed to a new Australian Universities Accord, starting with the first broad review of the higher education system since 2008. Across Australia, universities deliver major social, economic, cultural and environmental benefits for their communities. But we lack a systematic way of capturing these important societal impacts. This event – a joint initiative of the Innovative Research Universities and Engagement Australia – focuses attention on this civic role of universities and opportunities for lasting reform to maximise the public value of our public universities. For more information and to register click here

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