We are witnessing the advent of a new era, with the 21^st Century already dubbed “the Asian Century”.  The focus of global power and influence is shifting. Relentless strategic, political, economic and cultural changes mean the Asian region is increasingly the focus and the driver of momentous global realignments.

The Australian Government’s recently commissioned White Paper “Australia in the Asian Century” (the Henry Review) signals a significant escalation in Australian thinking about Asia through the recognition that Asian forces are now so profound they will change where and how Australians live and work. These forces will also impact on other world regions.

AIEC 2012 will explore the role international education, training and research will play in the 21st century.  The emphasis will be on how Australia, and other countries and regions, might work together and in partnership with Asia to help shape this “Asian Century”. 

The Conference will examine the potential for bi-lateral and multi-lateral cooperation, focused on the mutual needs of Asia, Australia, Europe, North and South America, the Middle East and Africa. It will take the form of a global dialogue and practice-oriented sessions encompassing both the strategic policy issues as well as the practical realities on the ground. The program will explore deep engagement and understanding between Asia, Australia and the rest of the world, achieving the mutuality of partnerships, good business outcomes and meeting the needs and expectations of students, teachers and researchers in Asia and beyond.

The conference program will contain sessions covering topics such as those below within the following five core streams:

Partnerships

• Innovative approaches and new models
• Paradigm shifts
• Employers and professional bodies
• Future trends
• Business, industry and government as partners in education, training and research

Student Experience, Learning and Teaching

• Innovative practice
• Social engagement and inclusion on and off campus
• Student mobility
• Curriculum internationalisation for all students
• Delivery models and methods
• Using technology and social media to improve learning, teaching and the student experience
• English language issues and responses
• Learning and career outcomes
• Transnational teaching and learning

Impact

• Career
• Employment national objectives
• Alumni
• Social engagement
• Labour markets and migration
• Aid and development

Strategy, Policy and Advocacy

• Strategic initiatives
• Relationships with Government
• Quality assurance and consumer protection
• Visas and Immigration
• Student rights
• Media
• Engaging business and industry
• Diplomacy
• Aid and development

Marketing, Recruitment and Admission

• Collaboration
• Competition
• Branding and positioning
• Admissions developments
• Channels and pathways
• New opportunities
• Technology
•  Social media
• Market updates

	Download the AIEC 2011 Review PDF (2.8 MB)
	Download the AIEC 2011 Conference Program Book PDF (5.5 MB)