WEDNESDAY 27 FEBRUARY 2019

TUESDAY 26 FEBRUARY 2019

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5.00pm - 6.00pm A U S T R A L I A N A W A R D S F O R U N I V E R S I T Y T E A C H I N G

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Presented by Professor Margaret Gardner AO, Chair, Universities Australia Professor Kerri-Lee Krause, Deputy Vice-Chancellor (Academic), La Trobe University

6.00pm - 7.30pm W E L C O M E R E C E P T I O N - E X H I B I T I O N H A L L

SUPPORTED BY QS INTELLIGENCE UNIT

Welcome by Professor John Dewar, Vice-Chancellor and President, La Trobe University

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7.45am - 8.45am R E G I S T R A T I O N | T E A & C O F F E E O N A R R I V A L

8.45am - 9.00am Welcome by Ms Catriona Jackson Chief Executive, Universities AustraliaWelcome to Country Ms Serena Williams, Ngunnawal-Wiradjuri custodian

9.00am - 10.00am OPENING KEYNOTE ADD R ESS : H igh er ed uca t ion , res ea rc h and innovat ion in the face o f g lob a l c h a l lenges : a French perspect ive

SPEAKER Ms Frédérique Vidal French Minister, Higher Education, Research and Innovation

CHAIR Professor Brian P. Schmidt AC Vice-Chancellor, The Australian National University

10.00am - 10.30am M O R N I N G T E A

10.30am - 11.30am PLENARY: Univers i t ies a s d r ivers o f c iv ic t ra ns for ma t ion

SPEAKER Professor Mary Stuart CBE Vice-Chancellor, University of LincolnProfessor Jane den Hollander AO Vice-Chancellor, Deakin University

CHAIR Professor Deep Saini Vice-Chancellor and President, University of Canberra

11.30am - 12.00pm CENTENARY HISTORY OF THE AUSTRALIAN VICE-CHANCELLORS’ COMMITTEE AND UNIVERSITIES AUSTRALIA: THE FIRST HALF CENTURY

SPEAKERS Dr Gwilym Croucher Melbourne Centre for the Study of Higher Education, The University of MelbourneDr James Waghorne Melbourne Centre for the Study of Higher Education, The University of Melbourne

12.00pm - 1.30pm L U N C H

12.30pm N a t i o n a l P r e s s C l u b A d d r e s s t e l e v i s e d i n R o y a l T h e a t r e

12.00pm - 1.30pm NATIONAL PRESS CLUB AD D R ESS : A h igh er p ur p os e: un ivers i t ies , c i v ic t ransformat ion and th e p ub l ic good

Professor Margaret Gardner AO Chair, Universities Australia

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WEDNESDAY 27 FEBRUARY 2019

2.00pm - 3.30pm

CONCURRENT SESSIONS - PROUDLY SUPPOR TED BY UN I BAN K

STREAM A PREVENTING SEXUAL VIOLENCE: USING EVIDENCE TO GUIDE ACTION

STREAM B TRANSFORMATIVE TEACHING FOR A TRANSFORMING WORLD: NEW QUALIFICATIONS AND PEDAGOGIES

STREAM C STARTUPS AND SEISMIC CHANGES: REWRITING THE FUTURE OF WORK

STREAM D WORKSHOP: STRATEGIC NEGOTIATING

SPEAKERSMs Patty KinnerslyCEO, Our Watch Ms Krista SeddonDirector, Prevention of Violence Against Women, Domestic Violence Resource Centre Victoria Ms Pam Thorburn Director, Student Academic Services, Victoria University of Wellington Ms Angela PowditchStudent, Southern Cross University, recent law graduate and human rights advocate

CHAIRProfessor Adam Shoemaker Vice-Chancellor, Southern Cross University

SPEAKERSProfessor Jill Downie Deputy Vice-Chancellor, Academic,Curtin UniversityDr Sandra Walls General Manager Educational Governance,Box Hill Institute Professor John Pollaers OAM Chancellor, Swinburne University of Technology, Chariman, Australian Industry and Skills Committee, Executive Chariman, Leef Independent Living Solutions

CHAIRProfessor Attila BrungsVice-Chancellor,University of Technology Sydney

SPEAKERSDr Kate Cornick CEO, LaunchVicMr Michael Brennan Chair, Productivity Commission Professor Dineli Mather Pro Vice-Chancellor Graduate Employment, Deakin University Ms Jeanette Cheah Hacker Exchange

CHAIRProfessor Jane den Hollander AO Vice-Chancellor, Deakin University

FACILITATORMr Matt Lohmeyer Principal, Negotiation Partners

CHAIRProfessor Greg Craven AO Vice-Chancellor and President, Australian Catholic University

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3.30pm - 4.00pm A F T E R N O O N T E A

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4.00pm - 5.30pm

CONCURRENT SESSIONS - PROUDLY SPONS O R ED BY S O N D ER AUS TR AL I A

STREAM E STUDENT PANEL: PERSPECTIVES ON JUGGLING STUDY, STRESS AND MONEY

STREAM F LAB COATS AND AKUBRAS: HOW UNIS AND FARMERS COLLABORATE ON NEXT-GEN AGRICULTURE

STREAM GEXPANDING INDIGENOUS OPPORTUNITY IN UNIVERSITIES

STREAM H WORKSHOP: PITCH IT PERFECT – HOW TO HONE YOUR ELEVATOR PITCH

SPEAKERSMr Mark Pace Immediate Past President, National Union of StudentsMr Kasun KalharaNational Welfare Officer, Council of International Students AustraliaMs Julia Barton Physiotherapy student, The University of NewcastleMs Natasha Abrahams National President, Council of Australian Post-Graduate Associations CHAIRProfessor Annabelle Duncan Vice-Chancellor and Chief Executive Officer, The University of New England

SPEAKERSProfessor Mark Hutchinson Centre for Nanoscale BioPhotonics, The University of AdelaideDr Stephen LeeSA Sheep and Beef Industry Davies Research Centre, The University of Adelaide Mr Jordy Kitschke CEO, MEQ ProbeMs Lucinda Corrigan Rennylea Angus, Non Executive Director including at Datagene and Agersens, Chair, Farmers for Climate ActionMrs Jane Kellock Director, Kellock FarmingChair, South Australia Regional Committee, Southern Australian Meat Research Council

CHAIRProfessor David LloydVice-Chancellor and President, University of South Australia

SPEAKERSProfessor Susan Page Professor, Centre for the Advancement of Indigenous Knowledges, University of Technology SydneyProfessor Peter AndersonWalpiri and Murinpatha First Nations, Director, Indigenous Research and Engagement Unit,Queensland University of TechnologyProfessor Carol Dickenson AMProvost, Queensland University of TechnologyDr Leanne HoltWorimi and Biripai woman, Pro Vice-Chancellor, Indigenous Strategy, Macquarie University

CHAIRProfessor Simon Maddocks Vice-Chancellor and President, Charles Darwin University

FACILITATORSDr Will Grant Centre for the Public Awareness of Science, The Australian National University

CHAIRProfessor Geraldine Mackenzie Vice-Chancellor, University of Southern Queensland

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6.45pm - 10.00pm CONFERENCE DINNER

Great Hall, Australian Parliament House

MASTER OF CEREMONIESProfessor Lisa Harvey-Smith Astronomer, Author, Speaker & TV Presenter

HOW UNIVERSITIES TRANSFORM LIVESDr Liz Allen Macquarie University graduate, Demographer and Post Doctoral Fellow, ANU college of Arts and Social SciencesMs Karlie Noon Kamilaroi woman, The University of Newcastle graduate, Masters candidate in Astronomy and Astrophysics, The Australian National UniversityIN CONVERSATION WITH Ms Misha Schubert Director, Strategic Communications, Universities Australia

PITCH IT CLEVER: the uniaus research communications challenge, winners announced

SUPPORTED BY CAMPUS LIVING VILLAGES

THURSDAY 28 FEBRUARY 2019

7.15am - 8.15am BREAKFAST ADDRESS: Enterprise skills and the future of work

SPEAKER Mr Andrew Charlton Director, AlphaBeta

CHAIR Professor Carolyn Evans Vice-Cancellor and President, Griffith University

SUPPORTED BY AUSTRALIAN SECURITIES AND INVESTMENTS COMMISSION

8.30am - 9.00am MINISTERIAL ADDRESS

SPEAKER The Hon Dan Tehan MP Minister for Education

CHAIR Ms Catriona Jackson Chief Executive, Universities Australia

9.00am - 9.30am OPPOSITION ADDRESS

SPEAKER The Hon Tanya Plibersek MP Deputy Leader of the Opposition

CHAIR Ms Catriona Jackson Chief Executive, Universities Australia

9.30am - 10.45am PLENARY: C lever un ivers i ty a nd ind ustr y p a r tners h ip s

SPEAKERS Professor Vishaal Kishore Deputy CEO, The ActuatorMs Ruma Balasubramanian Chief Transformation Officer Asia Pacific, Japan & China (APJC), CiscoMr John Paitaridis CEO, Optus BusinessMs Tania Constable PSM CEO, Minerals Council of Australia

CHAIR Professor Deborah Terry AO Vice-Chancellor, Curtin University

10.45AM - 11.15AM M O R N I N G T E A

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THURSDAY 28 FEBRUARY 2019

11.15am - 12.45pm

CONCURRENT SESSIONS - PROUDLY SUPPO R TED BY O PEN UN I V ER S I T I ES AUS TR AL I A

STREAM I DEMONSTRATING QUALITY, RELEVANCE AND INNOVATION- A FUTURE LOOKING FOCUS ON TEACHING/EDUCATION/STUDENTS

STREAM J FROM CLASSROOM TO WORKFORCE: SKILLING UP GRADS FOR FUTURE CAREER SUCCESS

STREAM K INTERNATIONAL EDUCATION 4.0: THE NEW GEOPOLITICS OF HIGHER EDUCATION

STREAM L WORKSHOP: LEADERSHIP IN MENTAL HEALTH

SPEAKERSProfessor Romy LawsonProvost, Murdoch University Professor Iain MartinVice-Chancellor (elect), Deakin University Mr Bijay Sapkota National President, Council of International Students Australia Professor Ian Solomonides VP, Learning and Teaching, Victoria UniversityMs Jan Owen AM CEO, Foundation for Young Australians CHAIRProfessor Eeva Leinonen Vice-Chancellor, Murdoch University

SPEAKERSProfessor Pip PattisonDeputy Vice-Chancellor (Education), The University of Sydney Mr Innes WilloxChief Executive, The Australian Industry Group Mr Ken Richardson Executive Director, Strategy, Systems & People, Bond University Mr Paris Konstadinu Student, Bachelor of Health Science, Swinburne University of TechnologyMs Jessica ScataStudent, Bachelor of Engineering, Swinburne University of Technology

CHAIRProfessor Linda Kristjanson AOVice-Chancellor and President, Swinburne University of Technology

SPEAKERSProfessor Nick Bisley Head of School of Humanities and Social Sciences, La Trobe University Dr Merriden Varrall Director, Geopolitics and Tax, KPMG AustraliaProfessor Simon JackmanCEO, US Studies Centre, The University of Sydney

CHAIRProfessor Steve Chapman Vice-Chancellor, Edith Cowan University

FACILITATORDr Lisa Warren Clinical Director, Code Black

CHAIRProfessor John DewarVice-Chancellor and President, La Trobe University

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12.45pm - 1.45pm L U N C H

12.45pm - 1.45pm Univers i t ies Austral ia Execut ive Women’s Group Meet ingSPEAKERProfessor Lisa Harvey-Smith Australia’s first Women in STEM Ambassador

1.45pm - 2.45pm PLENARY: Our t ransform ing reg ion: contextuals ing the Bel t a nd R oa d I n i t ia t i ve

SPEAKERS Associate Professor Jane Golley Acting Director, Australian Centre on China in the WorldProfessor Hugh White AO Strategic and Defence Studies Centre, The Australian National UniversityMr Peter Cai Non-resident Fellow, Lowy Institute

CHAIR Professor Andrew Vann Vice-Chancellor and President, Charles Sturt University

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2.45pm - 3.55pm PLENARY: The robots are coming! Here ’s how to outsmart th em

SPEAKERS Mr Russel Howcroft Partner and Chief Creative Officer, PwC and ABC TV Gruen panellistMr Adam Ferrier Founder, Consumer Psychologist, THINKERBELL and ABC TV Gruen panellist

CHAIR Professor Margaret Gardner AO Chair, Universities Australia

SUPPORTED BY PwC

3.55pm - 4.00pm C O N F E R E N C E C L O S EProfessor Deborah Terry AO Chair, Universities Australia Higher Education Conference Steering Committee and Vice-Chancellor, Curtin University

4.00pm A F T E R N O O N T E A - s e r v e d i n t h e C o n v e n t i o n C e n t r e f o y e r

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