7 - 8 September, 2010
Rendezvous Hotel Melbourne
The growth of student housing has led to supply and demand concerns impacting universities and tertiary education providers nationwide. As enrolment rates continue to increase, so too does the need for the development of student housing to accommodate growth.
The inaugural Student Housing Summit is the only event dedicated to addressing the issues surrounding the student housing crisis and will provide invaluable insight and perspective from all the major stakeholder.
ATN members are entitled to a 10% discount on registration. To take advantage of this offer, please use this special registration form.
13 - 14 September 2010
Radisson Plaza Hotel, Sydney
Now in its 2nd year, the Social Inclusion in
Education conference presents the perfect opportunity to further discuss
enhanced equity in education through cross sector understandings and
partnerships.
This unique event will explore the priorities for the Government’s social
inclusion agenda and the strategies and programs being used to integrate low
SES and disadvantaged students in education. A key focus of the event is to
discuss the challenges impacting universities and tertiary institutions in
attracting and retaining students.
The forum not only examines practical solutions for developing aspirations
to education but also draws attention to the fundamental changes required
within the sector to increase participation of low SES and disadvantaged
students. Delegates will have the opportunity to learn about the programs
being used to prepare these students for higher education and to enhance
student learning outcomes not just aspirations. You will also hear about
industry and community partnerships being developed to facilitate innovative
research and to accommodate increased student numbers.
ATN members are entitled to a 10% discount on registration. To take advantage of this offer, please use this registration form.
13 - 14 October 2010
Crown Conference Centre, Melbourne
This year’s CIPSA annual conference will be
bigger and better than ever before – with over 800 people expected to attend
the two day event.
The event is themed Managing Volatility and addresses the procurement
profession’s role in a world of volatility and change post GFC. As a
sub-theme we consider our true capability to address some of the many
growing challenges inevitably facing the procurement profession in future.
Over the two days, delegates will hear from ten keynote speakers, 30 seminar
presenters and six optional vendor showcase presentations. There will also
be over 60 trade exhibitors to meet and the annual Procurement Professional
Awards dinner for over 600 people – an invaluable networking opportunity.
10 - 11 November 2010
Rendezvous Hotel, Melbourne
The Offshore Campus Management Forum will
provide invaluable insight into the critical success factors in the
successful set up and management of an offshore institution.
The event will bring together leading practitioners who will impart first
hand knowledge through project case studies and will provide the platform
for discussion on all facets of offshore campus management.
The event comes at a time when the issue is currently extremely topical.
Many new projects are currently underway and Australian universities are
looking at the Asia Pacific region to develop offshore campuses.
Whilst transnational education offers many benefits for both the education
provider and students, it also brings with it a range of challenges in
ensuring quality and standards transcend across borders.
ATN members are entitled to a 10% discount on registration. To take advantage of this offer, please use this registration form.
18 - 19 November 2010
University of Technology Sydney
You are warmly invited to participate in the ATN Assessment 2010 Conference: Sustainability, Diversity and Innovation.
This conference will provide the opportunity to explore research and scholarly practice in designing, implementing and supporting innovative and enduring assessment in higher education institutions.
The theme of sustainability, diversity and innovation includes the following strands:
Assessment for sustainable learning within and beyond the course
Sustainable assessment practices and standards
Innovative assessment: opportunities and challenges
Diversity and assessment: diverse students and diverse assessment practices.
The conference will include exciting keynote presentations by Professor Dai Hounsell, University of Edinburgh, Professor David Boud, UTS and Professor Keithia Wilson and Associate Professor Alf Lizzio, Griffith University.