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Conference of Executive Heads 2006 :: Association of Commonwealth Universities
Conference of Executive Heads 2006 :: Association of Commonwealth Universities |
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Media ReleasesGlobal participation the challenge for higher educationWednesday, 12 April 2006 The key challenge in international higher education is the stark contrast in participation rates across the globe, a leading academic today told a gathering of his peers from around the globe. In a keynote address to the Association of Commonwealth Universities (ACU) Conference of Executive Heads being held at the University of Adelaide, Sir John Daniel said that after "many wasted years" in which some international bodies downplayed the importance of postsecondary education, "everyone is now agreed about its vital role in development". More... Fundraise to add value to universitiesTuesday, 11 April 2006 Universities must embrace fundraising and approach it in a more professional manner if they are to attract donors who are ready and willing to give, according to a senior university leader. In an address today to the Association of Commonwealth Universities (ACU) Conference of Executive Heads, being held at the University of Adelaide, Professor Eric Thomas, the Vice-Chancellor of the University of Bristol in the UK, said fundraising had become a vital and legitimate activity for universities, but it had to be approached in the right way. More... Universities urged to do more to fight HIV/AIDSMonday, 10 April 2006 A leading academic from the Caribbean has called on universities to do more to help stem the global HIV / AIDS crisis. Speaking today at the General Conference of the Association of Commonwealth Universities (ACU), being held at the University of Adelaide, Professor E. Nigel Harris said university communities in many parts of the world had been slow to react to the HIV / AIDS pandemic. More... Nobel laureate presents student art prizeMonday, 10 April 2006 Nobel laureate Professor JM (John) Coetzee announced the winners of a special visual art prize at an exhibition of tertiary student artists from across Australia on Monday, 10 April. The presentation was made at the University Futures conference of Commonwealth university heads being held at the University of Adelaide. The presentation was made at the University Futures conference of Commonwealth university heads being held at the University of Adelaide. More... Universities must be agents of social transformationMonday, 10 April 2006 Universities, like other state institutions, are mandated to serve the common good and to achieve that they are required to be agents of social change, an international gathering of academic leaders was told today. Delivering a keynote address to the Association of Commonwealth Universities Conference of Executive Deans being held at the University of Adelaide, Dr Lynn Arnold said it was important but not sufficient for universities to produce enough graduates in appropriate disciplines for a country’s development needs and provide a foundation for research and scholarship. More... Universities must work together for the benefit of allMonday, 10 April 2006 University leaders must work together to ensure universities continue to be the drivers of social, cultural and economic development for the benefit of the whole Commonwealth. That was the message today from University of Adelaide Vice-Chancellor Professor James McWha as he welcomed nearly 300 university leaders from 30 countries to Adelaide for University Futures, the Association of Commonwealth Universities Conference of Executive Heads. More... University leaders gather to discuss global issuesFriday, 7 April 2006 Nearly 300 university leaders from 30 countries are gathering in Adelaide to discuss the role higher education can play in dealing with such global issues as HIV/AIDS, gender equality, social disadvantage and sustainable development. More... University Futures - a global summit for Commonwealth university leadersMonday, 27 March 2006 Early next month the executive heads of universities from five continents will come together for a summit meeting at the University of Adelaide at which they will bring their own unique perspective to bear on the key questions and challenges facing higher education today in the Commonwealth and globally. More... Commonwealth Focus to move to AdelaideFriday, 24 March 2006 The Games are almost over and the next major Commonwealth event – “intellectual games” - will be held at the University of Adelaide in April. The University of Adelaide will host almost 300 Vice-Chancellors from universities across the world at a summit meeting for executive heads of Commonwealth universities on campus from April 9-12. More... |
