For those of you who weren’t able to attend this year’s Universities Australia conference in Canberra, here are some highlights from Twitter.
Great to see everyone here at #UAConf! pic.twitter.com/TiuRhAWSnq
— Universities Aust. (@uniaus) February 25, 2014
Higher Education Conference open with the theme from James Bond “Goldeneye” #uaconf #highered
— NTEU National Office (@NTEUNational) February 25, 2014
At the 2014 Universities Australia Conference, off to a roaring start with a great address from Chair Sandra Harding #UAConf
— Deanna Taylor (@NUS_President) February 25, 2014
@agarwaledu (pic) CEO of edX, and Simon Nelson from FutureLearn kick off #uaconf first session on MOOCs pic.twitter.com/hQB74aWdIF
— Todd Walker (@DVCEngagement) February 25, 2014
Shows graph of students perceptions of how long videos should be #uaconf pic.twitter.com/LT7CFs5Dea
— Shirley Alexander (@SAlexander_UTS) February 25, 2014
The arrival of internet is an unparalleled opportunity, alongside #MOOCs to open education to millions more ppl argues Nelson #UAConf
— NTEU National Office (@NTEUNational) February 25, 2014
Simon Nelson points out that ‘disruptive’ technologies help promote existing and other ways to provide education and increase access #uaconf
— Marcia Devlin (@MarciaDevlin) February 25, 2014
BBC working in partnership model with universities to provide and co-create content. Now you’re talking! #uaconf
— Shirley Alexander (@SAlexander_UTS) February 25, 2014
If you want good MOOC data look at the work done by @katy_jordan http://t.co/HDsdU4nza6 #uaconf
— Mark Smithers (@marksmithers) February 26, 2014
Full text of Minister for Education, Hon Christopher Pyne, from the #UAconf dinner can be read here: http://t.co/2fTK9PNaJY
— DASSH (@auDASSH) February 27, 2014
#uaconf TEQSA Amendment Bill is listed for its first reading today: http://t.co/cxEwtL67tJ
— Margaret Mazzolini (@mmmazzolini) February 26, 2014
#UAConf Senator Hon Kim Carr speaks on the second day of the UA Higher Ed Conference pic.twitter.com/orph5ImTps
— Professor Jan Thomas (@USQVC) February 26, 2014
Carr: Unis are at the very centre of our mission to transform this country. They are the magnets for investment, talent & jobs #UAConf
— NTEU National Office (@NTEUNational) February 26, 2014
Only one mention of Menzies (rolling in his grave) from Sen. Carr #UAConf
— Grant Kennett (@GrantRanking) February 26, 2014
Chubb: If Australia is going to prepare for future uncertainties, we need better student data #UAConf
— NTEU National Office (@NTEUNational) February 26, 2014
Parl Sec @SenBrettMason discussing #NewColomboPlan at Higher Education Conference in Canberra #uaconf pic.twitter.com/hGSOSKkXf3
— DFAT (@dfat) February 27, 2014
#NewColomboPlan will enhance skills, knowledge & cultural understanding of the region among Australian undergrads: @SenBrettMason #UAConf
— DFAT (@dfat) February 27, 2014
#UAConf so much more we can be doing to leverage off our amazing international students to internationalize unis and build mobility
— Suzie Moloney (@suziemoloney) February 27, 2014
In full: Sandra Harding’s speech to #uaconf. “Stirring and shaking Australia’s tertiary sector – and the economy.” https://t.co/Ye4KUHcY0P
— Andrew Dempster (@admpstr) February 27, 2014
Good afternoon. The Rt Hon David Willetts, UK Minister for Universities & Science, joins us at #uaconf pic.twitter.com/cK4PinVXOa
— Universities Aust. (@uniaus) February 27, 2014
#uaconf #highered Willetts confirms that a sold student loan book removes Government capacity to amend repayment arrangements in future.
— Conor King (@conorkingIRU) February 27, 2014
UK minister talks up value of an assessment of research impact as an incentive to drive research behavior hear hear !!#uaconf
— Vicki Thomson (@ThomsonVicki) February 27, 2014
Willetts: There has been a fall in the number of mature part-time students #UAConf
— NTEU National Office (@NTEUNational) February 27, 2014
Very interesting session on Philanthropy in higher education from Robert Conn CEO of the @KavliFoundation at #uaconf
— Todd Walker (@DVCEngagement) February 27, 2014
Would Planck receive a govt grant today? Don’t know, but he would definitely win a prize for best moustache. #UAConf
— Grant Kennett (@GrantRanking) February 27, 2014
Power panel in session to end #uaconf with @ianhfrazer @cosmicpinot (Brian Schmidt) @lisaharveysmith @adambspencer pic.twitter.com/WdpBgVn0YX
— Universities Aust. (@uniaus) February 27, 2014
Q to panel: What should a modern university be? #UAConf
— Shirley Alexander (@SAlexander_UTS) February 27, 2014
A: Brian Schmidt wants to see diversity which may include those who dont prioritise research #UAConf
— Shirley Alexander (@SAlexander_UTS) February 27, 2014
Until next year, thank you and goodnight. #uaconf
— Universities Aust. (@uniaus) February 27, 2014
