Learning and Events
AFR Higher Education Summit Regrouping Beyond the Pandemic
30 Sep – 1 Oct 2020
Hilton Adelaide & delivered virtually
With restrictions easing and continual improvement in the COVID-19 situation, the AFR Higher Education Summit has been rescheduled to 30 Sep – 1 Oct 2020 at the Hilton in Adelaide. The event will be accessible live at the venue on the day or via a webcast and interactive meeting rooms.
Dashboard Reporting in Modern Excel
1–2 October 2020 (2.00–3.15pm AEST)
Online
With the huge amount of data available to us every day, a well built and designed dashboard reports is one of the best ways to interpret and communicate large quantities of information. Learn how to synthesise information into a logical framework, summarise it into a meaningful format, and then display the summary into easy-to-read tables and graphs.
There is a clinic to follow from 3.15pm – 4.00pm where the attendees can stay online to ask for help on their specific query. This is optional to attend.
University Governance: the good, the bad, the ugly
6 October 2020 (12.30–3.30 pm AEST)
Online
Governance links leadership and management across the various levels of an organisation and is the main vehicle to engage stakeholders in strategy development and decision making. Good governance assures organisations that the right decisions are made by the right people with the right information.
This program is part workshop and part training and will provide participants with an introduction to governance, and examine what constitutes good governance at both the sector and institutional level. Participants will be given the tools and concepts to assess their own governance structures and, using real-life examples, will explore the critical role good governance plays in achieving outcomes in projects and change management programs.
Leaders leading self in challenging times
14 Oct, 27 Oct & 10 Nov 2020
Online
Mindful leadership is a relatively new concept in western thinking. Mindfulness helps leaders to become present and authentic in their own leading. Mindfulness has proved to be significant for leaders who choose to integrate it into their everyday leading by becoming kinder, more reflective and creative by seeing meaning in the work they do.
- Session 1: 12 – 1.30pm – 14 October
Stop! What am I experiencing right now as a leader? How do I stay present? - Session 2: 12pm – 1pm – 27 October
What does it mean to include self-reflection as part of my leading? How will this help me in being a leader who brings my team forward positively? - Session 3: 12pm – 1pm – 10 November
Actions, what does it mean? Why is it so important to take that next step, even in a time of challenge?
CanvasCon
15 October 2020
Online
It’s a FREE global conference for educators, edtech experts, Canvas lovers, and Canvas lurkers. And for the health and safety of all attendees, it’s virtual.
The event will be hosted live on October 15th at 10 a.m. in Sydney, London, and Salt Lake City.
Visit their FAQ page for more info about timing in your region.
You’ll get:
- A morning full of inspirational keynotes
- Dedicated time to chat with peers, partners, and product experts
- An interactive virtual partner hall
- The best of the best breakout sessions
- Plenty of virtual fun and friend-making
Join us for professional development, idea-sharing, and skill-building at CanvasCon Online!
2020 Higher Educations Finance Conference
20–22 July 2020
Online
To be rescheduled in Queensland later 2020
ATEM will again partner with Higher Ed Services to jointly deliver the 3rd Higher Education Finance Conference (HEFC).
The 2020 HEFC will be the event in 2020 for higher education staff involved in finance, finance and business systems, strategic planning, procurement and supply chain management.
ASCILITE Conference 2020
30 Nov – 1 Dec 2020
Online
The 2020 Conference Organising Committee (University of New England, Armidale NSW) is pleased to announce that the Call for Papers has been extended to 20 July.
2020 APQN Academic Conference
25–28 March 2021
Singapore
Quality Assurance for Higher Education 4.0 in the Asia-Pacific Region
Sub-themes include:
- Digitalization of Quality Assurance
- Innovations in HE Accreditation in Era of Disruptive Technologies
- Internationalization of Quality Assurance
- Quality Assurance of Outcome-Based Teaching and Learning
- The Role of the Governments in Higher Education 4.0
2020 Examinations Network Conference
August 2021
Perth, WA
Breaking News: ENC 2020 Postponed
Curtin University and the Examinations Network Executive would like to advise, due to COVID-19 the Examinations Network Conference to be held at Curtin University Bentley Campus, Perth Western Australia from Tuesday 25 to 28 August will be postponed until August 2021.
Tertiary Education Management Conference 2020
Postponed until 2021
Brisbane, QLD
Bright Futures – Shining the Light on Excellence
Referring to the theme and sub-themes above, we encourage all to consider submitting an abstract to contribute to the conversation in 2020.
Opportunities for Presenting. In curating the program, the TEMC Program Committee will seek to build a program of linked discussions through the sessions.