University Relations in Asia Pacific 2009

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The conveners of the acclaimed Higher Education Summit held annually in Australia, are proud to announce the inaugural conference on University Relations in the Asia Pacific.

This event will bring together higher education institutions from across the region to strengthen dialogue between them and to discuss partnership opportunities, such as through MoUs (Memorandums of Understanding) and other international agreements. Rather than looking at how universities compete throughout the region, this symposium is about building relationships.

Main conference key themes and topics for exploration:

• Research cooperation
• The shared regional challenges we face, such as climate change
• The internationalisation of curriculmn
• Support for international students
• Student and staff mobility
• Organisation cultural
• International agreements
• Governance issues
• Regional visions and strategies for institutions
• Opportunity snap-shots for partnerships

Hear a keynote address from the Vice Chancellor of the host university city and speakers from Australia, Japan, New Zealand, Hong Kong, Brunei and Fiji

• Prof. Andy Vann, Senior Deputy Vice Chancellor, James Cook University, Australia
• Prof. Rajesh Chandra, Vice Chancellor, University of the South Pacific, Fiji
• Dr. Zulkarnain Haji Hanafi, Vice Chancellor, University Brunei Darussalam, Brunei
• Dr. Christopher Tremewan, Pro Vice-Chancellor & Vice-President (International), University of Auckland, New Zealand
• Prof. Gordon Cheung, Director of Academic Links, The Chinese University of Hong Kong
• Fujita Kenichi, Director, International Affairs Department, Tokyo Institute of Technology, Japan
• Prof. John Taplin, Pro Vice Chancellor (International), University of Adelaide, Australia
• Senior Representative, Australia China Alumni Association, China
• Antoine Barnaart, International TVET Consultant, (& General Manager, Australia-Pacific Technical College, Fiji)
• Prof. Dean Forbes, Deputy Vice Chancellor (International), Flinders University, Australia
• Mark Darby, Director, Scholarships, Exchanges and Alumni Section, Department of Education, Employment and Workplace Relations, Australia
• Prof. Anthony (Tony) D. Owen, Santos Chair of Energy and Resources & Director, University College London (UCL) School of Energy and Resources Australia (SERAus)
• Tony Burchill, Senior Trade Commissioner, Australian Embassy, Hanoi, Vietnam
  

Key event highlight
The Gimuy Walubara Yidinji People of Cairns City will be providing a local traditional welcoming and a cultural tour to introduce delegate representatives to the local Indigenous heritage and culture.

7 opportunities to get involved

Make your voice heard
Submit an article on an important issue pertaining the higher education in the Asia Pacific and we will review and then post your thoughts on our new higher education blog site – http://highereducationseries.blogspot.com/
Send your articles to - serena.chuan@informa.com.au

Speaking requests
Send us a copy of your biography and what you would like to discuss. Please contact danielle.ryan@informa.com.au

Registering to attend the conference
You can book your place online HERE
Alternatively, email: registration@informa.com.au or call our registration department on +61 2 9080 4319 for the registration details.

Make new contacts, discuss hot topics and post news and new job opportunities
To facilitate pre and post event networking, the Informa Higher Education Series is moving into the electronic age. We have set up an Informa Higher Education Series networking group on LinkedIn. If you are not a member of Linkedin, not to worry, as all you have to do is sign up when you go to this URL - http://www.linkedin.com/groups?home=&gid=2073556. We hope to see you there!

Seeking to sponsor
For those companies interested in accessing, promoting or advertising their products or services, please write to us to receive a sponsorship information pack. Simply email: danielle.ryan@informa.com.au

Invitation to support
Associations, not-for-profit groups and governmental organisations are invited to become supporters of this conference. There is no fee involved for those seeking to support. For the full benefits of supporting, please email danielle.ryan@informa.com.au

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