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Education
information technology in higher education
We attended Higher Education IT in October last year and manage to ask a few speakers some questions! First up, Geoffrey Bowers, Director of Daemon Internet Consultants. [youtube=http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=mp3S9nV39gw] Mr Bowers talks to us about the creation of UNSW TV and the training process that caters for people of different technological experience. Secondly, we had the…
9 Apr 2010, by Informa InsightsMining & Resources
BULKEX 2009 – Australasia’s Bulk Handling Exhibition
[http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=hm0_pq2TVbM] With the financial climate continuing to improve, plans are underway for the next BULKEX exhibition to be held in Sydney from 9-11 August 2011. BULKEX 2009 attracted over 200 exhibitors and 1500 industry attendees during the 3-day event. If you weren't at BULKEX 2009, watch the video to see what you've missed out on!…
9 Apr 2010, by Informa InsightsHealthcare
Interview with Professor Warwick Anderson of NHMRC
[youtube=http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=kNoga0_Nskw] Professor Warwick Anderson AM, CEO, National Health and Medical Research Council, spoke to us about the main health issues today. He discusses the future health challenges of an ageing population, health inequalities in indigenous populations and the research activities of the NHMRC to deal with these complex issues. Website: http://www.healthcongress.com.au Contact: +61 2 9080…
19 Feb 2010, by Informa InsightsEducation
Education relationship defines professional standards
Click here to watch the interview. Universities play an essential role in their relationship with professional bodies, says Professor Derrick Armstrong, Deputy Vice Chancellor and Registrar of The University of Sydney. Professor Armstrong will be one of the presenters at the 8th Annual Higher Education Summit in Adelaide on April 29 and 30. He says…
15 Feb 2010, by Informa InsightsEducation
On-site at Social Inclusion in Education
The Inaugural Social Inclusion in Education ran in October 2009 and was met with more interest than expected, causing the move to a larger venue to fit every attendee! This goes to show that social inclusion in education is a very pressing matter that needs to be addressed as a group. We get to hear…
15 Feb 2010, by Informa InsightsDefence & Security | Planning & Design
Defence to lead in change and innovation
[youtube=http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=6En08zRb2Zw] Interview with Gregor Ferguson, Editor-at-Large, Australian Defence Magazine While there are huge opportunities for both Defence and industry, leadership and courage need to come from Defence and the Defence Materiel Organisation (DMO) to achieve their goals, says Gregor Ferguson. Gregor Ferguson, Editor-at-Large of the Australian Defence Magazine, says in an interview that Strategic Reform…
11 Feb 2010, by Informa InsightsEducation
2010 and 2011 CDP funding allocations announced
On 15 October 2009 the Minister for Education announced the 2010 and 2011 Capital Development Pool (CDP) allocations worth $71.5million. The funding is for the development of infrastructure at Australian universities. It will help expand courses in areas of national importance, and improve vital teaching and learning facilities and student amenities. Twenty-three grants have been…
20 Jan 2010, by Informa InsightsEducation
Transforming Australia’s Higher Education System
The Australian Government recently released a report, Transforming Australia's Higher Education System, that rolls out a 10-year plan to reform Higher Education in Australia. According to the website: "Higher Education is central to achieving the Government’s vision of a stronger and fairer nation. The Government is proposing a landmark reform agenda for higher education and…
20 Jan 2010, by Informa InsightsTransport & Logistics
IHMA Congress 2010 Interview – Captain David Shennan
[youtube=http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=rFR_C_f0nh8] We have the opportunity to interview Captain David Shennan, Harbour Master of Port of Melbourne Corporation as he talks about the significance role that Harbour Masters play in the daily operations of ports, current challenges for Harbour Masters, the theme for IHMA Congress 2010 and the main message he hopes to come out of…
26 Nov 2009, by Informa InsightsTransport & Logistics
IHMA Congress 2010 Interview – Alan Birchmore, by Captain Eric Atkinson
[youtube=http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=aem5VP4m9GI] We have the opportunity to talk to Alan Birchmore of Fremantle Ports and Captain Eric Atkinson, Vice President of the International Harbour Masters Association, in regards to the upcoming International Harbour Masters Congress 2010 that will be held in Perth in 2010; its main focus, its benefits being some of the topics discussed. Website:…
26 Nov 2009, by Informa InsightsInforma Australia is the nation's leading event organiser. Our events comprise of large scale exhibitions, industry conferences and highly specialised corporate training.
