OUTBOUND MOBILITY FORUM 2014

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1 OUTBOUND MOBILITY FORUM April 2014

2 The Outbound Mobility Forum 2014 is organised by IEAA s Student Mobility Special Interest Group (SIG) and the South Australian Forum Planning Committee. IEAA would like to acknowledge the hard work and dedication of the following individuals on the Planning Committee: Daniel Mather (Forum Chair) Manager Student Mobility Flinders University Karen English Manager Student Mobility Michelle Harvey Regional Officer, Mobility Chris Hoffmann Global Study Manager Justine Clark Global Learning Coordinator We would also like to thank the University of South Australia for generously hosting this year s Forum. This program was correct at the time of printing (Monday 7 April 2014) and is subject to change without notice.

3 OUTBOUND MOBILITY FORUM April 2014 The Outbound Mobility Forum 2014 brings together more than 100 leaders and practitioners in student mobility from across Australia and internationally to talk through current issues, share best practice and look towards the future of our industry. With all eyes now on the Australian Government s New Colombo Plan, the program s overarching theme will focus on the future of mobility between Australia and Asia. The program also covers scholarships, industry internships and engaging with Government. KEYNOTE SPEAKERS INCLUDE Professor Kent Anderson, Kate Duff, New Colombo Plan Secretariat Hon Phil Honeywood, International Education Association of Australia (IEAA) Jacqueline Howden, Department of Education Right Hon Stephen Yarwood, Lord Mayor of Adelaide. #2014OMF

4 TIME SESSION SPEAKERS THURSDAY 10 APRIL 8.30am REGISTRATION 9.00am WELCOME TO COUNTRY DR UNCLE LEWIS O BRIEN Adjunct Research Fellow, David Unaipon College of Indigenous Education and Research 9.15am CAMPUS WELCOME PROFESSOR ALLAN EVANS Provost and Chief Academic Officer 9.30am THE FUTURE OF MOBILITY IN ASIA Student mobility in Australia is in the midst of a revolution. Professor Kent Anderson argues that it is time for Open Access Student Mobility. We need to change the current paradigm that limits mobility experiences to qualified elite students and focus on giving equal access to all. PROFESSOR KENT ANDERSON Pro Vice-Chancellor (International) 10.15am 10.45am 11.25am 12.05pm 12.45pm 1.45pm MORNING TEA FROM ADELAIDE TO ASIA The Lord Mayor of Adelaide, Right Hon Stephen Yarwood, outlines Adelaide s sister city relationships in Asia and the benefits to local industry in developing graduates with international experience. FLY HIGH LAND A JOB? Michelle McKinnon highlights the importance of global learning experiences in relation to industry recruitment practices and outlines potential areas for collaboration between careers services and student mobility offices. ARE INTERNSHIPS THE NEW BLACK? Creating new opportunities for students through international internships can add value, and offer an attractive alternative, to an exchange semester abroad. How are students in STEM disciplines responding to such opportunities and what are some of the challenges or issues that may be encountered? LUNCH ROUND TABLE SESSIONS: BEST PRACTICE & INDUSTRY CHALLENGES RIGHT HON STEPHEN YARWOOD Lord Mayor of Adelaide MICHELLE McKINNON Careers Education Officer LEONARD FITZPATRICK International Partnerships & Mobility Manager Science and Engineering Faculty Queensland University of Technology China Hong Kong India Indonesia Japan Singapore Graduate Outcomes Short-term Programs Various representatives will lead these roundtable discussions. 2.45pm 3.15pm 4.30pm AFTERNOON TEA ROUND TABLE SESSIONS (CONTINUED) HAPPY HOUR #2014OMF

5 TIME SESSION SPEAKERS 8.30am 8.40am WORKING BREAKFAST BEYOND THE COMFORT ZONE: IEAA AND STUDENT MOBILITY Phil Honeywood outlines how IEAA s strategic relationships with government, peak bodies and overseas counterparts aim to enhance student mobility across the globe. HON PHIL HONEYWOOD National Executive Director, IEAA 9.00am SETTING THE SCENE FOR DAY TWO TREVOR GODDARD Associate Director, Global Programs, Monash University DANIEL MATHER Manager, Student Mobility, Flinders University FRIDAY 11 APRIL 9.10am DEPARTMENT OF EDUCATION FORUM: PART 1 This session provides an update on the Australian Government s outbound mobility programs including the global mobility programs and the Endeavour Scholarships and Fellowships. It also covers recognition of student mobility by professional bodies and the government s overseas study loan scheme, OS-HELP. MARIE GREALY Director Scholarships JACQUELINE HOWDEN Director, Student Mobility HAROLD LOMAS Director HELP, Policy and Financing LIZ CAMPBELL-DORNING Director Educational & Professional Recognition 10.45am MORNING TEA 11.15am DEPARTMENT OF EDUCATION FORUM: PART 2 This session provides three case studies of mobility in action : from unique government-business partnerships, to a case manager s perspective on internships in the region and the view of a student intern. ANDY BROWN Executive Manager, International Scholarships & Development, Austraining International KYLIE KERRIGAN Endeavour Australia Cheung Kong Scholarship Coordinator 12.15pm LUNCH IEAA SPECIAL INTEREST GROUP (SIG) Open Meeting 12.30pm 1.10pm 1.15pm NEW COLOMBO PLAN: PILOT PROGRAM UPDATE KATE DUFF New Colombo Plan Secretariat, Department of Foreign Affairs & Trade 1.45pm 2.30pm NEW COLOMBO PLAN: PILOT PROGRAM EVALUATION This session is an opportunity for participants to provide input into the formal evaluation of the New Colombo Plan, focusing at this initial stage on the application and nomination process for both the mobility and scholarship programs. AFTERNOON TEA KADI TAYLOR Assistant Director, New Colombo Plan Scholarships ALEX GASH Senior Consultant, ACIL Allen Consulting LES TRUDZIK Executive Director, ACIL Allen Consulting 2.45pm STUDENT MOBILITY: VISION 2025 What will mobility look like in 2025? This workshop will challenge us to think beyond our operational capacities and cast our eyes to what student mobility might look like in These discussions will contribute to a Student Mobility: Vision 2025 paper for the IEAA Board to use in its advocacy to consolidate Australia s position in the global mobility sector. INTERNATIONAL LIAISON OFFICER (ILO) REFERENCE GROUP MEETING By invitation to ILO Reference Group Members 3.50pm CLOSE #2014OMF

6 FOOD AND DRINK Where to eat, drink and get your caffeine fix while you re in Adelaide. COFFEE EATS (Continued) Coffee Branch, Leigh Street Kenji Modern Japanese, Hutt Street Cibo (various locations in Hindley Street, King William Street, Waymouth Street) Please Say Please, Grenfell Street Various coffee bars, James Place DRINKS Apothecary 1878, Hindley Street Belgian Beer Café, Ebenezer Place Cantina Sociale, Sturt Street Casablabla, Leigh Street Clever Little Tailor, Peel Street Collins Bar (Hilton Hotel), Victoria Square Cork Wine Bar, Gouger Street Nu Thai, Gouger Street Star of Siam, Gouger Street T-Chow, Moonta Street (Central Market) Ying Chow, Gouger Street Bistro Melt, Waymouth Street Peel Street, Peel Street* Press Food and Wine, Waymouth Street French Bistro Dom, Waymouth Street Eat Streets Proof, Anster Street (off Waymouth Street) Gouger Street (Near Central Market has a broad range of restaurants from Asian to Spanish Tapas) Udaberri Wine Bar, Leigh Street East end of Rundle Street The Exeter, Rundle Street East EATS Pizza and Italian Amalfi, Frome Street Andre s Cucina & Polenta Bar, Frome Street Assiago, King William Road Chianti Classico, Hutt Street Etica, Gilles Street Pizza e Mozzarella Bar, Pirie Street Ruby Red Flamingo, Tynte Street (North Adelaide, just north of the city) Asian Cuisine From Orient, Pirie Street Golden Boy, North Terrace (Botanic Hotel)* Jasmin, Hindmarsh Square * Bookings required. WIFI ACCESS: CONNECTING TO EDUROAM If you are visiting the University of South Australia from a participating eduroam institution, you can connect to the eduroam wireless network using your login credentials (username and password) and security settings from your home institution. You must enter your full username including domain/realm (eg. jsmith@ institution.edu.au). This may differ to when you access eduroam from your home institution, where you may not be required to enter the domain/realm (@institution.edu.au). There is no need to use a VPN connection unless you need access to a specific service at your home site. Note: Only staff and students from participating eduroam institutions can access the eduroam wireless network. For more information visit

7 INTERNATIONALISATION OF HIGHER EDUCATION IN THE ASIA-PACIFIC: SYMPOSIUM This two-day symposium will be a uniquely collaborative forum aimed at developing mutual, long-term engagement between institutions in Australia and the Asia-Pacific. It is jointly organised by IEAA and the Asia-Pacific Association for International Education (APAIE) and will be hosted by the Chinese University of Hong Kong. The symposium will bring together university academics and professional staff, government representatives, business leaders and students for an open discussion on the two key themes of enhancing student mobility and fostering research collaboration. Student Mobility The current state of play in staff and student mobility across Australia and the Asia-Pacific The impact of short-term versus long-term mobility Internships and business connections, preparing students for placements and employer perspectives Research Collaboration Ethics in research and the impact of funding Research support across different fields in the region Research collaboration between Australia and Asia: what is happening, what are the opportunities and why do we need to collaborate? Date: Thursday 12 Friday 13 June 2014 Location: The Chinese University of Hong Kong Register now at ieaa.org.au/asiasymposium This symposium has received funding from Austrade as part of the Asian Business Engagement Plan.

8 Contact us IEAA Secretariat PO Box A Beckett Street Melbourne VIC 8006 Australia admin@ieaa.org.au ieaa.org.au/mobilityforum