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Sunday 13 July – Day 1 |
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EVENING |
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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 |
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MORNING |
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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:
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 Speaker 1: Lesley Wilson, Secretary General, European University Association: 'National career structures - international aspirations: the challenge facing universities' | AbstractSpeaker 2: Emma Falk, Research Officer, The Association of Commonwealth Universities: 'The ACU’s Salary Survey and the implications of its findings on international recruitment' | Abstract 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 Speaker 1: Steve Van Kamassah, Deputy Registrar, University of Education, Winneba, Ghana: ‘The impact of brand strategy in international student recruitment in the West African sub-region: a case for revenue mobilisation for public universities’ | AbstractSpeaker 2: Professor John Briggs, Clerk of Senate and International Dean: Africa, University of Glasgow, UK: ‘Strategic partnership building in Africa: principles and lessons from experiences' | Abstract 3.iii. | Gilbert Scott Conference Room 356 (level 3) Chair: Karen Haywood, Executive Director, Monash University, Australia Speaker 1: Dr Matata Mokoele, Senior Director, Durban University of Technology, South Africa: ‘Management of human resources in a transnational education environment: promises, challenges and achievements’ | AbstractSpeaker 2: Christine Barr, Director of Human Resources, and Tracey Stirling, Recruitment Manager, University of Glasgow, UK: 'The impact on HR of internationalisation, and how best to strategise for it: the University of Glasgow experience' | Abstract
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AFTERNOON |
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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) 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 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 |
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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 |
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MORNING |
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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 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
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 |
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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
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 |
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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 |
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MORNING |
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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 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 |
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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 |