Developing programme

Sunday 13 July – Day 1

EVENING

1800 - 2000

Welcome Reception | The Cloisters, University of Glasgow 

(In the case of inclement weather, the Reception will be held in One A The Square, University of Glasgow)

Monday 14 July – Day 2

MORNING

09.30 - 10.30

Session 1:  Opening Ceremony | Kelvin Gallery, University of Glasgow

Master of Ceremonies: Ailie Ferrari, Director of Marketing Communications, University of Glasgow, UK

Words of Welcome from:

• Professor Anton Muscatelli, Principal and Vice-Chancellor, University of Glasgow, UK
• Professor John Wood, Secretary General, The Association of Commonwealth Universities

Keynote Address: Dr Jamil Salmi, Global Tertiary Education Expert and former World Bank Tertiary Education Coordinator: 'In search of academic excellence: new management challenges'

10.30 - 11.15

Session 2:  Plenary: Internationalisation | Kelvin Gallery

Chair: Professor Mike Faborode, Secretary General, Committee of Vice-Chancellors of Nigerian Universities

Speaker: Professor Simon Marginson, Professor of Higher Education, Institute of Education, University of London, UK: 'The university, the nation-state and internationalisation’

11.15 - 11.45

Refreshment break | One A The Square

11.45 - 12.45

Session 3: Concurrent Working Sessions on Internationalisation

3.i. | Gilbert Scott Conference Room 250 (level 2)

Chair: Annemarie de Castro, Director, Human Resources, Victoria University of Wellington, New Zealand

3.ii. | Gilbert Scott Conference Room 253 (level 2)

Chair: Dawn-Marie de Four-Gill, University and Campus Director, Marketing and Communications, University of the West Indies, Trinidad and Tobago

3.iii. | Gilbert Scott Conference Room 356 (level 3)

Chair: Karen Haywood, Executive Director, Monash University, Australia

AFTERNOON

12.45 - 14.00

Lunch | One A The Square

14.00 - 15.15 

Session 4: Concurrent Working Sessions on Internationalisation

4.i. | Gilbert Scott Conference Room 250 (level 2)

Chair: Brooke Young, Vice-President, Marketing and Advancement, Victoria University, Australia

Speakers: Tracy Playle, Director and Communications Strategist, Pickle Jar Communications Ltd, and Rob Speekenbrink, Consultant Online Media, TUDelft (Delft University of Technology), Netherlands: 'International social media' | Abstract

4.ii. | Gilbert Scott Conference Room 253 (level 2)

Chair: Jennifer Ellis, Vice-President, Human Resources, University of Technology, Jamaica

Speaker 1: Dr Chris Yeomans, Head of International Affairs, Recruitment and International Office, University of Glasgow, UK: 'Globalising mission and identity: strategic internationalisation at the University of Glasgow' | Abstract

Speaker 2: Dr Diana Beech, Research Associate, Faraday Institute, University of Cambridge, UK: 'Culture, religion and the university: shaping the values and missions of universities in today’s multi-cultural world' | Abstract

4.iii. | Gilbert Scott Conference Room 356 (level 3)

Chair: Gene Francis, Assistant Registrar (Human Resources), University of the West Indies, Trinidad and Tobago

Speakers: Liz Baré, Senior Fellow, Centre for the Study of Higher Education and LH Martin Institute for Leadership and Management in Higher Education, University of Melbourne, Australia, and Partner, HR Global Innovations, and Kath Clarke, Director of Human Resources, Goldsmiths, University of London, UK: 'HRM implications of internationalisation: Australian, New Zealand, and UK perspectives' | Abstract

15.15 - 15.45

Refreshment break | One A The Square

15.45 - 17.00

Session 5: Plenary: Internationalisation  | Kelvin Gallery

Chair: Andy Fryer, Head, Communications and Membership, UCEA (Universities and Colleges Employers Association), UK

Speaker 1: Emma Leech, Director of Marketing and Advancement, University of Loughborough, UK: ‘Harnessing advocates’

Speaker 2: Dr Catherine Martin, College Secretary, College of Arts, University of Glasgow, UK: 'Why Glasgow? Why now? A civic university and the Commonwealth Games'

EVENING

19.00

Buffet Supper | Curlers Rest, 256 – 260 Byres Road, Glasgow, UK

Curlers Rest is the oldest pub in the West End of Glasgow – a tavern is said to have been situated on this site since the 17th century, when this part of the city was still countryside.

Please note: As numbers are limited, this supper is only available to speakers and delegates who have registered for the whole of the conference.

Tuesday 15 July – Day 3

MORNING

09.30 - 10.15

Session 6: Plenary: The Business of Higher Education | Kelvin Gallery

Chair: Professor E Nigel Harris, Vice-Chancellor, University of the West Indies

Speaker: Professor Roger Makanjuola, former Vice-Chancellor, Obafemi Awolowo University, Nigeria: 'The business of higher education'

10.15 - 11.15

Session 7: Concurrent Working Sessions on The Business of Higher Education  

7.i. | Gilbert Scott Conference Room 250 (level 2)

Chair: Dr Chris Yeomans, Head, International Affairs, Recruitment and International Office, University of Glasgow, UK

Workshop Presenter: Andrea Farquhar, Assistant Vice-President, Public and Government Relations, McMaster University, Canada: ‘Building a PR team that will thrive and deliver no matter what the organisational structure’ | Abstract

7.ii. | Kelvin Gallery

Chair: Roz Grimmitt, External Contracts Manager, SEDA/ICED, and Coordinator, Human Resource Management Network, The Association of Commonwealth Universities

Workshop Presenter: Steve Daysh, Partner, HR Global Innovations: ‘If HR gets a place at the table, is its role to ask one lump or two?’ | Abstract

7.iii. | Gilbert Scott Conference Room 253 (level 2)

Chair: Carole Gunn, Director, Human Resource Management, University of Waikato, New Zealand

Speaker 1: Esther Ajayi, Director, Personnel Affairs, Obafemi Awolowo University, Nigeria: ‘Workplace politics and implications for university HR management’ | Abstract

Speaker 2: Professor Mookkiah Soundarapandian, Director, Distance and Continuing Education, Manonmaniam Sundaranar University, India: 'The role of HRM in the business of distance education' | Abstract

11.15 - 11.45

Refreshment break | One A The Square

11.45 - 12.45

Session 8: Concurrent Working Sessions on The Business of Higher Education  

8.i. | Gilbert Scott Conference Room 250 (level 2) 

Chair: Irene Costello, Programme Officer, The Association of Commonwealth Universities

Workshop Presenters: Dr Johan Grobbelaar, Senior Professor, Anita Lombard, CEO Personnel Union, and  Chelepe David Mocwana, Senior Officer of Employee Relations, all at the University of the Free State, South Africa: ‘The business of higher education – changing policies, practices and conditions of service to maintain financial sustainability’ | Abstract

8.ii. | Kelvin Gallery

Chair: Jaindra Karan, Director, Development, Marketing and Communications, The University of the South Pacific

Speaker 1: Lindiwe Nyoni, Information and Public Relations Officer, National University of Science and Technology, Zimbabwe: ‘Student-centred marketing – perspectives from an African university’ | Abstract

Speaker 2: Paul Geswindt, Director, Alumni Relations and Fundraising, Nelson Mandela Metropolitan University, South Africa: ‘Institutional advancement – the strategic role of alumni’ | Abstract

8.iii. | Gilbert Scott Conference Room 253 (level 2)

Chair: TBC

Speaker: Col (retd) Prabhdeep Singh Sandhu, Registrar, National Institute of Technology, Durgapur, India: ‘Road map for higher education in India and other developing countries’ | Abstract

AFTERNOON

12.45 - 13.45

Lunch | One A The Square

13.45 - 14.30 

Session 9: Plenary: Careers in Universities | Kelvin Gallery

Chair: Kevin Seales, Director, Human Resources, University of Otago, New Zealand

Speaker: Professor Angela Hildyard, Professor of Higher Education and Vice-President, Human Resources and Equity, University of Toronto, Canada: 'Building and sustaining a fulfilling career in a university: what HR and PR can do to support staff at all levels'

14.30 - 15.30

Session 10: Concurrent Working Sessions on Careers in Universities

10.i. | Kelvin Gallery

Chair: Liz Baré, Senior Fellow, Centre for the Study of Higher Education and LH Martin Institute for Leadership and Management in Higher Education, University of Melbourne, Australia, and Partner, HR Global Innovations

Workshop Presenter: Andy Fryer, Head of Communications and Membership, UCEA (Universities and Colleges Employers Association), UK: ‘HR/PR/IR – working to communicate the benefits of working in our successful sector while addressing the growing concerns’ | Abstract

10.ii. | Gilbert Scott Conference Room 250 (level 2)

Chair: Dr Allister Hinds, Director, Human Resources, University of the West Indies, Jamaica

Speaker 1: Dr Renalde Huysamen, Director, Performance Management and Staff Development, University of the Free State, South Africa: ‘Performance management: planning the performance appraisal discussion’ | Abstract

Speaker 2: Harriet Hawa, Senior Employment Officer, Makerere University, Uganda: ‘Managing staff turnover at Makerere University’ | Abstract

10.iii. | Gilbert Scott Conference Room 253 (level 2) 

Chair: TBC

Speaker: Dr Alison Wood, Mellon/Newton Postdoctoral Research Fellow, Centre for Research in Arts, Social Sciences and Humanities, University of Cambridge, UK: 'The language of excellence and post-doctoral researcher development' | Abstract

15.30 - 16.00

Refreshment break | One A The Square

16.00 - 17.00

Session 11: Concurrent Working Sessions on Careers in Universities

11.i. | Gilbert Scott Conference Room 250 (level 2)

Chair: Lourens Geyer, Director, Human Resources, University of the Free State, South Africa

Speaker 1: Siow Leng Choo, Director, Human Resources, National University of Singapore: ‘Managing stakeholder expectations in an increasingly diverse higher education workforce’ | Abstract

Speaker 2: Monisa Wan, Director, Human Resources, The Open University of Hong Kong: 'Succeed in succession for further success' | Abstract

11.ii. | Gilbert Scott Conference Room 253 (level 2)

Chair: Steve Daysh, Partner, HR Global Innovations

Speaker: Alison Johns, Head, Policy for Leadership, Governance and Management, HEFCE (Higher Education Funding Council for England): ‘Efficiencies in the HE workforce’ | Abstract

11.iii. | Gilbert Scott Conference Room 356 (level 3)

Chair: Professor Marcia Devlin, Deputy Vice-Chancellor, Learning and Quality, Federation University Australia

Speaker: Julie Hall, Director, Academic Enhancement, The University of Roehampton, and Vice-Chair, UK, SEDA (Staff and Educational Development Association): ‘Using a Professional Development Framework (PDF) with different groups of professional staff across a university - lessons from 20 years of SEDA PDF’ | Abstract

EVENING

19.00

Reception and Conference Dinner | Oran Mor, Byres Rd, Glasgow, UK

Programme: Announcement of the winners of the ACU’s PR Awards, Ceilidh (with Scottish dancing), followed by disco.

Wednesday 16 July – Day 4

MORNING

09.30 - 10.15

Session 12:  Plenary: The Use and Impact of Social Media | Kelvin Gallery

Chair: Natasha Lokhun, Communications Manager, The Association of Commonwealth Universities

Speaker: Brooke Young, Vice-President, Marketing and Advancement, Victoria University, Australia: ‘Developing an effective university social media strategy’

10.15 - 11.30

Session 13:  Concurrent Working Sessions on Modern Media

13.i. | Kelvin Gallery

Chair: TBC
 
Speaker: Professor John Wood, Secretary General, The Association of Commonwealth Universities: ‘The research data revolution and the “Open Science” phenomenon’ | Abstract

13.ii. | Gilbert Scott Conference Room 250 (level 2)

Chair: Paul Geswindt, Director, Alumni Relations and Fundraising, Nelson Mandela Metropolitan University, South Africa

Speaker 1: Aqeela Asif, Assistant Professor, COMSATS Institute of Information Technology, Pakistan: ‘New universities emerging in Asia and the Middle East’ | Abstract

Speaker 2: Natasha Lokhun, Communications Manager, and Emmanuelle Chazarin, Communications Assistant, The Association of Commonwealth Universities: 'How can universities champion their contributions to wider society?' | Abstract

11.30 - 12.00

Refreshment break | One A The Square

AFTERNOON

12.00 - 13.00

Session 14:  Closing Plenary: A Challenge for the Future | Kelvin Gallery 

Chair: Professor Angela Hildyard, Professor and Vice-President, Human Resources and Equity, University of Toronto, Canada

Speaker: Ms Rosemary Stamp, Director and Principal Consultant, Stamp Consulting: 'A challenge for the future'

13.00

Lunch and departure