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A few weeks ago, Education Minister Jason Clare released the final report from the Universities Accord, a review of the tertiary education sector in Australia. Highly aspirational in nature, the report correctly identifies higher education has a critical role to play in ensuring Australia is developing the broad skill sets it will need to compete on a global stage. It estimates that nearly 1 million additional tertiary qualifications will be required annually, on average, over the next 30 years. Greater accessibility for bright but financially disadvantaged students is one driver. How this will be funded remains unclear at this stage. The Federal Budget to be handed down in May will be illuminating. The Accord presents both a challenge and an exciting opportunity on the supply side. To ensure quality matches quantity, more support will be required for passionate higher education practitioners in the fields of leadership and governance, addressing questions such as: 🏬 How do we create governance cultures fit for a high growth sector? 👯 How can we collaborate better between higher education and vocational training? 🤔 How do I create psychologically safe environments for my people? 📓 What does an effective reflective practice look like? I'm keen to hear from people in and around the higher education sector. How has this report been received? #HigherEducation #UniversitiesAccord #GoodGovernance #LeadershipDevelopment #CadenceLeadershipAdvisory Louise Barry Rachel Bertram Lindesay Brine Matthew Byrne Sharon Collins Jayne Consadine Bronwen Dalton Tracey Flynn Eva Freedman James Hunt Toby Kensell Jacquie Page Lan Snell Lucy Thompson Hannelore Verdonckt Lucy Wang

UK universities stand among the world's finest, but the sector is not without its challenges. As the UK nears a crucial election, the search for solutions to build resilience in the sector intensifies. Enter the Australian University Accord. In 2022, the country's Labor government laid the groundwork for transformative reform in higher education. Its final report released last month presents 47 robust recommendations aimed at fostering equitable access, enhancing learning experiences, and bolstering workforce readiness. So should government and universities draw inspiration from the principles outlined in the Accord? Read more in Leo Hanna's blog on Higher Education Policy Institute this week: https://lnkd.in/eiSwEejH #TechnologyOne #OneEducation #highereducation #universityaccord #advocacy

Australia's Education Ministry has unveiled a groundbreaking vision for the next decade of higher education reform with the Australian Universities Accord report.   This comprehensive and year-long effort proposes changes, addressing issues from student fees, well-being, funding, teaching, research, to university governance, all aimed at creating a more equitable and inclusive system.   A pivotal recommendation advocates for 80% of the workforce to hold a university qualification by 2050.   This initiative forms a new era for higher education in Australia. #HigherEdTransformation #EquitableFuture 📚🌐

Public Benefit to Private Good Higher education was once regarded as a public good, a cornerstone of societal progress and individual empowerment. However, this perception has shifted, with higher education increasingly seen as a private good. This change can be attributed to several factors, with one significant reason being that institutions became self-centered rather than on student needs and societal benefits. Over time, many institutions adopted an internal achievement, prioritizing research, athletics, and institutional prestige over their core mission of serving students and the public interest. This inward focus has led to escalating costs, reduced accessibility, and a growing disconnect between educational outcomes and societal needs. Consequently, the shift from viewing higher education as a public benefit to a private good has undermined its role as a public good. It is time to challenge the focus of higher education so it can move back to the public good. #highereducation #highered #publicgood #failure

Universities challenged - our new blog post looks at some of the issues facing the UK's higher education sector and suggests effective communication could help. Find out more here: https://lnkd.in/edqix2vt #highered #highereducation #universities

A wise man once said to me #universities are like supermarkets - they all “sell” similar products & there is little to differentiate one from another. One may point to rankings, but in truth they are neither student or employer focused & lack any credibility! The way to achieve differentiation is to define each #university by the #outcomes of their #graduates, only then will institutions be able to build closer links with industry & derive new means of funding. See our “Students, costs or assets?” “The Universities Accord, which was commissioned by Education Minister Jason Clare MP last year, notes that Australia needs to double the number of university students by 2050 to 1.8 million to achieve the 55% target. The government also wants  80% of the population to have a #university or #TAFE qualification by 2050. The first thing one would have to acknowledge is that it is an exceedingly ambitious target. Essentially, what it says is, [it took] #Australia 175 years to get to the #highereducation system it has now, and in 25 years, it’s going to double that,” Professor Shitij Kapur, a former assistant VC at University of Melbourne, said. “How will this doubling be afforded? If the idea is that this will be afforded in the market, in other words, the individual student will pay for it, I’m not so sure [if] the appetite is there for the market to double the system.” Professor Duncan Maskell, VC of University of Melbourne, agreed that Labor’s target was aggressive, arguing the idea it could be reached with no increase in the number of universities & staff was “crazy”… “If we’re going to double the number of students, are we going to try and do that with the same number of universities we’ve got now? I think that’s crazy. “Are we going to do it with the same number of teaching staff we’ve got now? Already, our student-staff ratios are some of the worst in the world. To double that would be absolutely crazy.” Maskell said it was vital to start investing in the #tertiaryeducation system immediately if the government was to have any hope of achieving its aims. “We’ve got to do a lot of work now, a lot of investment right now, to build the institutions & to build the teaching cohort that we’re going to need to teach these students … “I think the way you’ve got to do that is to redesign the system, & to not expect every university to be identical.” Asia Careers Group SDN BHD - Investing in International Futures AUIDF British Council BUILA Education New Zealand | Manapou ki te Ao International Education Association of Australia (IEAA) Innovative Research Universities (IRU) University Innovation Alliance (UIA) University Industry Innovation Network (UIIN) Independent Tertiary Education Council Australia National Association of Graduate Careers Advisory Services (NAGCAS) Regional Universities Network The Group of Eight UCAS UKCISA Universities Australia Universities Canada Universities UK Universities UK International

The Evolution of Higher Education in the United Kingdom The Evolution of Higher Education in the United Kingdom Higher education in the United Kingdom has undergone significant transformation over the centuries, shaped by socio-economic changes, legislative reforms, and evolving societal needs. This evolution reflects broader trends in society as well as local responses to educational demands. Early Beginnings The roots of higher education in the UK can be traced back to the medieval period, with universities like Oxford and Cambridge established in the 12th and 13th centuries, respectively. Initially, these institutions were ecclesiastical in natu... > Readmore https://lnkd.in/eZXDt48Z

I struggle with the premise of this headline... Universities can't fulfil their education and research roles without a robust bottom line. Governments have underfunded the sector for years knowing that universities could fill the gap from the international education sector. You can only have two of these three: a high-performing higher ed sector, a low call on the public purse, and diminished international education. Which two do you want? #education https://lnkd.in/gD-3bBPb

The economic return on investment in UK universities is compelling- every £1 spent generates £14 for the government! A powerful reminder of the value that education brings not only to individuals but also to society at large. Now, the UK is putting this information to good use in order to achieve a 70% tertiary education take-up by 2040. However, the call for increased tuition fees and restored maintenance grants raises important questions about equity and accessibility. While it’s vital that the government supports this ambitious target, it must make sure that funding models are fair and sustainable, in line with SDG 4 “Ensure inclusive and equitable quality education and promote lifelong learning opportunities for all.” Expanding participation in various forms of tertiary education, including sub-degree qualifications, is essential. Broadening the scope of participation beyond traditional degree paths will empower more individuals to acquire the skills necessary for today’s dynamic job market. #HigherEducation #TertiaryEducation #Equity #SkillsDevelopment

🇺🇸🇬🇧The article compares the US and UK models of education. Check which educational system is more attractive. #usaeducation #unitedkingdomeducatiom #comparativeeducation https://lnkd.in/gVwHhyxb