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Education
Universities across the globe improving student culture for better retention
It is again that time of year when many new undergraduate students will be commencing their higher education journey. However, within this time it has become increasingly important for universities to lower student attrition rates. Not only is attrition a financial burden on higher education institutions, but it is disadvantageous for students who are looking…
12 Feb 2015, by Informa InsightsEnergy & Utilities | Mining & Resources
Reliable energy supply solutions in remote areas
In anticipation of our 2nd Annual Remote Area Power Supply conference which is being held next month, we asked a few key speakers what they were most looking forward to discussing with other attendees over the two days. The event is the only one of its kind to specifically look at the opportunities and barriers…
12 Feb 2015, by Informa InsightsLeadership & Communication | Mining & Resources
The changing nature of business continuity
Is your organisation keeping up with the evolving nature of business continuity? The ability to maintain, or rapidly recover business critical assets and services in the event of sudden disruptions requires a complex mix of operational resilience, business continuity, disaster recovery and emergency response planning. When co-ordinated effectively, this has a direct impact on the…
11 Feb 2015, by Informa InsightsHealthcare
“This is our time” – Highlights of the 2014 Operating Theatre Management Conference
According to ABS and AIHW figures, there are over 3,000 operating theatres in Australian hospitals. Despite the many differences across the system and facilities, the 2014 Operating Theatre Management conference highlighted the importance of communication, working together and the realisation that, “we all have the same issues, problems and successes”. As Ross Mace, Nurse Unit…
11 Feb 2015, by Informa InsightsHealthcare
Rare cancers: Measuring success in small doses
Rare cancers "is a term which encompasses both rare and less common cancers. A rare cancer is defined as a type of cancer that has less than 6 incidences per year per 100,000 population. A less common cancer is defined as one that has between 6 and 12 incidences per year per 100,000 population" (Cancer…
10 Feb 2015, by Informa InsightsHealthcare
The politics of dementia: Our conversation with the Hon Shayne Neumann
Dementia is one of the biggest health and social issues facing Australia. The handling of dementia reform and how government responds to the complex needs of people living with dementia, from funding and support to ensuring the sector has the necessary workforce skills, will only increase as Australia's population continues to age. During a week…
9 Feb 2015, by Informa InsightsDefence & Security | Energy & Utilities | Mining & Resources
Human factors in a naval control room: A quick catch up with DSTO’s Susan Cockshell
Susan Cockshell works within the weapons and combat systems division for the Defence Science & Technology Organisation. She has been involved with the organisation for 18 years focussing on integrating human needs and requirements into acquisition projects and conducting user-centred design for systems and operations rooms. We caught up with Susan for a brief Q&A…
9 Feb 2015, by Informa InsightsTransport & Logistics
From the London Tube to Light Rail in Toronto | Interview with Andy Byford
Andy Byford is the CEO of the Toronto Transit Commission (TTC). He previously held senior positions with international rail operators including Rail Corporation NSW, Sydney (RailCorp) and the London Underground. Andy also serves on the Board of Directors of the American Passenger Transit Association (APTA) Andy will be delivering an international keynote on the first…
6 Feb 2015, by Informa InsightsEducation
If teaching & learning managers make one change in 2015, what should it be?
There is no shortage of exciting developments in the world of teaching and learning. But with strong competition for resources and, in many cases, limited political will, T&L managers can seldom hope to implement all of the ideas and initiatives that they would like. So, if T&L managers can only make one significant change in…
5 Feb 2015, by Informa InsightsTransport & Logistics
Location, location… the challenges of regional port security
Ricky Hall is Security Superintendent for the Pilbara Ports Authority. He is very experienced within industrial environments and has excellent knowledge of the International Ship and Port Facility Security (ISPS) Code and Maritime Transport and Offshore Facilities Security Act and Regulations. As an industry expert, Ricky was kind enough to contribute his thoughts on National…
4 Feb 2015, by Informa InsightsInforma Connect Australia is the nation's leading event organiser. Our events comprise of large scale exhibitions, industry conferences and highly specialised corporate training.
