World Energy Council: Postcards from Panama – Reflections from World Energy Week
2025-11-11 09:15 - 10:00 (Australia/Perth) | online, Australia
Join for a dynamic conversation unpacking the key insights and global trends from World Energy Week 2025, held this October in Panama City.
In this webinar, Michelle Howie and Craig Froome share their reflections from representing Australia on the world stage — exploring how energy leaders across regions are responding to today’s most pressing challenges and opportunities. Together with moderator Jim Rijks, they will introduce the World Energy Council and its Future Energy Leaders program, and discuss how these platforms foster collaboration, trust, and shared learning across the global energy community.
Topics will include:

The renewed focus on resilience in a decarbonising energy system
Managing the “demand tsunami” driven by AI, data centres, and electrification
The enduring relevance of in-person convenings in a digital age
How global collaboration brings us closer to the shared vision of Humanising Energy

Whether you’re an energy professional, policymaker, or emerging leader, this session offers a unique behind-the-scenes look at how Australia is contributing to global progress on the energy trilemma — secure, equitable, and sustainable energy for all.

Spacecubed Breakfast Club - From Idea to Impact: The Tender Relief Story
2025-11-11 10:00 - 11:00 | Fern, 79 St Georges Terrace, Perth, WA, 6000, Australia
Join the final Breakfast Club of 2025 at Fern, featuring the Tender Relief team, Eliza Carbines and Ryan Banks, who are transforming how businesses write and win tenders.
Tender Relief blends decades of bid-writing expertise with an AI-powered platform, TROI, helping SMEs create smarter, faster, and more competitive bids without the high costs of traditional consulting.
In this session, Eliza will share the origin story behind Tender Relief, their journey through the Plus Eight Accelerator, and how they’ve been able to scale their vision.

Webinar: Highlights from the European Wave and Tidal Energy Conference 2025
2025-11-11 13:00 - 14:30 | online, Australia
Since 1993, the European Wave and Tidal Energy Conference (EWTEC) series has been the premier bi-annual technical and scientific event focused on renewable marine energy, attracting academic and industry delegates from across the world.
This webinar is a re-run of selected presentations from EWTEC 2025 showcasing the latest developments in wave energy from Australian and international researchers and developers.

Presentation 1: Sea trialling the M4 wave energy converter: Initial hydrodynamic performance insights.

Presented by Dr Adi Kurniawan, Research Fellow at University of Western Australia.

Presentation 2: Estimating nearshore wave energy converter impact on beach width using satellite data.

Presented by James Thompson, PhD candidate in coastal science and engineering at Griffith University.

Presentation 3: From lab tests to full-scale – Lessons learned through stages of development with CorPower Ocean.

Presented by Dr Jørgen Hals Todalshaug, Lead Scientist at CorPower Ocean.

Presentation 4: Toward defining wave prediction requirements for wave energy applications.

Presented by Dr Nataliia Sergiienko, ARC Industry Fellow at the University of Adelaide & Carnegie Clean Energy.

Followed by Q&A facilitated by Dr Jana Orszaghova and Dr Hugh Wolgamot.

Impact, Collaboration and Incentives: How UNSW Is Redefining Research Excellence
2025-11-11 14:00 - 14:30 | online, Australia
How can a leading university redesign its research and enterprise system so that societal impact, industry collaboration, and academic incentives all pull in the same direction?
Join Professor Bronwyn Fox, Deputy Vice-Chancellor Research & Enterprise at the University of New South Wales (UNSW), for a 30-minute fireside chat exploring UNSW’s new Progress for All strategy and its practical implications for researchers, industry partners, and university partnership and engagement professionals.
Bronwyn—former Chief Scientist of CSIRO—will share how UNSW is embedding impact in promotions policy and creating a culture where collaboration and translation are rewarded.
This session offers concrete insights for research leaders, tech-transfer teams, and partnership/engagement staff on aligning incentives, setting up structures, and building high-impact collaborations with a university that consistently ranks #1 in Australia for spin-outs.

Hedland Economic Forum
2025-11-12 08:00 - 18:30 | Wanangkura Stadium, Hamilton Road, South Hedland, WA, 6722, Australia
The Port Hedland Chamber of Commerce & Industry’s Hedland Economic Forum is a one-day event featuring expert speakers, insightful talks and interactive panel discussions.
The forum aims to address key economic issues and trends relevant to the region, offering valuable insights and fostering networking among attendees. The event concludes with a sundowner, providing a relaxed atmosphere for participants to mingle, discuss insights, and explore collaboration opportunities, ultimately promoting economic growth and community engagement in Port Hedland.

Optimising energy infrastructure development to provide reliable, affordable clean energy for industrial hubs
2025-11-12 10:30 - 23:30 | online, Australia
Join HILT CRC for a dynamic panel discussion on the optimisation of energy infrastructure for reliable, affordable clean energy in the transition of heavy industry hubs.
The panel, to be moderated by CSIRO’s Dr Tara Hosseini, will feature Mitch Burt (South32 and Industry Chair of HILT’s Cross-cutting Technologies Program), Katie McKenzie (Australian Energy Market Operator), Wayne Harris (OneSteel Manufacturing), Kim Enkelaar (Renewables, Climate and Future Industries Tasmania), Ben Saward (Grange Resources) and Professor Gus Nathan (HILT CRC and University of Adelaide).
The session will cover:

how heavy industry low-carbon transition pathways may change energy demands
energy supply options such as electricity, natural gas and low-emissions fuels
follow-on implications for energy infrastructure requirements.

The panel will consider what ‘integrated energy infrastructure’ really means for industrial hubs – balancing reliability, affordability and decarbonisation while supporting investment decisions that minimise costs and keep future options open.
We’ll also look at how regional plans connect with national energy planning (including AEMO) and how collaboration between industry, governments and network planners can unlock and inform investment in energy infrastructure.
Tara will provide an update on HILT project RP3.007 Unlocking investment in energy infrastructure for net-zero industrial hubs, which is assessing opportunities and optimal pathways for staged investments in electricity and gas infrastructure to support low-carbon energy at scale in key regional locations by 2050.
Attendees will leave with a clearer understanding of this crucial issue and insight into some of the steps that are being – or should be – taken to advance arguably the most important requirement for heavy industry decarbonisation: affordable, reliable low-carbon energy at scale.

Climate Science Initiative WA Public Event
2025-11-12 13:00 - 16:00 | Murdoch University, Australia
A half-day event that will highlight the latest advancements in climate science, data accessibility, and communication tools developed under the CSI program. It’s a valuable opportunity for researchers, policymakers, planners, and community stakeholders to engage with the science and tools shaping Western Australia’s climate resilience.
This Climate Science Initiative (CSI) Public Event is hosted by the Department of Water and Environmental Regulation, in collaboration with Murdoch University and the Pawsey Supercomputing Research Centre.
Discover the latest in climate science, data tools & research at Murdoch University on November 12. In-person & online attendance available.

2025 Francis Gurry Lecture on Intellectual Property: livestream
2025-11-12 15:00 - 16:00 | online, Australia
Unlocking Innovation: Balancing Protection and Access
As global competition intensifies in artificial intelligence, quantum computing and other key emerging technologies, balancing innovation protection with broad access becomes increasingly urgent.
Addressing community and global challenges—including preparing for future pandemics—requires a nuanced approach that ensures innovations are both safeguarded and shared. To fully harness innovation for economic growth and societal benefit, we must implement policies that lower barriers and empower broad participation in the innovation ecosystem.
In this year’s Lecture, Kathi Vidal will explore how IP systems can evolve to foster innovation, drive economic growth, and maintain technological leadership, all the while promoting collaboration and avoiding premature or excessive restrictions on ideas. Drawing from her leadership at the USPTO, she will share insights from her work expanding the innovation economy and advancing balanced IP rights globally.

Bloom: Startup Insurance Masterclass
2025-11-12 16:00 - 17:00 | Bloom Lab, Crawley, 2 Park Road, Crawley, WA, 6009, Australia
Starting a business comes with risk, but the right insurance can help protect what you’re building.
In this 60-minute masterclass, experienced insurance advisor Sandy Gray will walk early-stage founders through what they need to know about business insurance. The session will focus on key risks, relevant cover types, and how to approach getting insured with confidence and clarity.
This session will be practical, plainspoken, and focused on helping founders make informed decisions. No scare tactics. No jargon. Just information you can use.

Fraunhofer IKTS-ECU short course on ceramic technologies for industry-Joondalup
2025-11-13 - 2025-11-14 | ECU Joondalup, 270 Joondalup Drive, Joondalup, Western Australia, 6027, Australia
This 2-day program aims to provide participants with comprehensive knowledge about the fundamentals of inorganic membranes, membrane processes and membrane plants. Selected applications will be discussed and results of case studies presented.
Gain working knowledge, case-study insights, a close look at the membrane demonstrator and module designs and an optional one-to-one collaboration meeting with Fraunhofer IKTS and ECU.
Day 1
One-to-one meetings for discussion on cooperation models with Fraunhofer IKTS and joint projects at the joint lab.
A membrane demonstrator will be available to show the installation of ceramic membranes in process plants and the spectrum of ceramic membrane shapes.
Day 2

Fundamentals of membrane technology – basic principles, terminology, benefits
Membrane materials and construction principles, mass transfer and separation mechanism and advantages and disadvantages
Fundamentals of inorganic membranes – preparation and characteristics
Mixed-matrix-membranes
Membrane processes, application and case studies with inorganic and mixed-matrix-membranes in
Liquid filtration (micro, ultra and nano filtration)
Pervaporation/vapor permeation
Membrane distillation and extraction
Gas separation
Introduction of IKTS technologies and the joint lab @ECU campus

Fee waivers available for industry partners, please contact p.roach@ecu.edu.au for details

Reimbursement Ready: What Every Medtech Innovator Needs to Know
2025-11-13 09:00 - 10:00 | online, Australia
Learn how to turn your great idea into a profitable product in this exciting seminar and Q&A from the VMH and the MTAA.

Turning a great medtech idea into a successful, funded product is one of the hardest parts of innovation. This session will help you understand how reimbursement works – and what you can do early to give your technology the best chance of success.
Join Paul Dale, Director of Policy (Reimbursement) at the Medical Technology Association of Australia (MTAA), for a rare opportunity to hear directly from one of Australia’s leading experts in medtech reimbursement.
Paul will provide an overview of how the reimbursement system works, what payers look for, and how early planning supports commercial success.
This free, online event will be held on Wednesday 13 November 2025, 12:00–1:00 PM AEDT, via Zoom.
Who should attend
Ideal for medtech innovators, startups, researchers, and health professionals seeking a clearer understanding of how reimbursement fits into product development and market strategy.
About the series
The VMH Medtech Skills Spotlight Series brings together industry and academic experts to explore essential skills for success in medtech – from regulation and manufacturing to business models and market access.

Webinar: 2025 ARENA LCA Guidelines for Bioenergy Projects
2025-11-13 11:00 - 12:00 | online, Australia
This session is designed for current and future ARENA project recipient, as well as anyone in the bioenergy sector interested in the latest LCA developments and requirements.
The author and reviewed of the updated guidelines, from Lifecycles and Edge Impact, will be joining this event to walk through the key changes, share their insights, and answer your questions directly.
The 2025 ‘ARENA LCA Guidelines for Bioenergy Projects’ offers an updated and comprehensive framework for assessing the environmental impacts of bioenergy projects in Australia. Developed to support ARENA-funded projects, these guidelines ensure that life cycle assessments (LCAs) are robust, transparent, and aligned with both internal best practice and Australia’s unique context.

Subsea Energy Australia Supplier Showcase
2025-11-13 11:30 - 20:00 | Mill Green, 5 Mill Street, Perth, WA, 6000, Australia
Join on the exhibition floor where SEA Members will be showcasing the innovative products and services they have to offer.
This year there will also be talks covering various areas across the industry throughout the afternoon.
Join this evening of networking & conversations following a day showcasing our members products and services. Everyone is welcome to this sundowner.

MRIWA TECH TALKS: Enhanced Orebody Characterisation
2025-11-13 17:00 - 18:00 | Long Neck Brewery, 306 Riverside Drive, East Perth, WA, Australia
MRIWA invites you to their monthly tech talks discussing the intricate processes and findings of our recently completed projects with a chance to question the researchers face to face.
The Orebody Knowledge: Landscape History and Mineralisation of Martite–Goethite Ores in the Hamersley Province (MRIWA Project M0557) investigates the geological evolution and mineralisation processes of iron ore deposits in one of Western Australia’s most productive mining regions. This multidisciplinary study, supported by industry partners and research institutions, applied advanced analytical techniques to characterise ore deposits and trace their formation history. The project revealed how landscape evolution influences mineralisation, offering insights to improve exploration targeting and extraction efficiency.
By enhancing orebody knowledge, the research supports better decision-making in mining and processing, helping maintain the Hamersley Province’s long-term viability. These findings contribute to Western Australia’s economic resilience and global competitiveness in iron ore production.

Industry Inner Join v15 - Data Platforms of Perth
2025-11-13 17:00 - 19:00 | Riff, 45 St Georges Tce, Perth, Australia
This event will shine a spotlight on Snowflake, Databricks and Microsoft Fabric.
There will be speakers from each vendor taking attendees under the hood for their platform. They will share a 20-minute overview covering key features and where to learn more.
This is for educational purposes. It is not a discussion about which platform is better or worse.
The aim is for Joiners to come away for an understanding of each.
Data Platforms of Perth

Omar Hafez @ Snowflake
Jack Freeman @ Databricks
Sergio Zenatti Filho @ Microsoft

WA Sports Innovation Update & Insights
2025-11-13 17:00 - 19:30 | SportWest, SportHQ, 203 Underwood Avenue, Floreat, WA, 6014, Australia
Join us for an engaging session on the latest developments in Western Australia’s sports innovation ecosystem, featuring key industry leaders and changemakers.
Update: ASTN WA – What’s Next?
Craig Hill – Co-Founder, ASTN
Craig will provide an update on upcoming ASTN programs and events, as well as outline future opportunities to get involved in the growing sports innovation ecosystem in Western Australia.
Presentation: A Sports Executive’s Perspective on the impact of technology and innovation on sport
Troy Kirkham – CEO, SportWest
As the CEO of SportWest, the peak body for sport in WA, Troy will share his insights on how technology and innovation are shaping the future of sport. He’ll reflect on current trends and offer his perspective on where the industry is heading.
Q&A: The journey of building a world-class fitness technology
Jon Gregory – Founder, Vitruvian (Exited)
Hear the remarkable journey of building Vitruvian, one of the world’s most advanced smart fitness platforms, founded in Perth. Jon will discuss raising over $40 million through the COVID era, navigating the challenges of scaling a tech company globally, and what it takes to succeed in the sports tech space.
Your Say: Community Showcase
As always, we will finish with an open floor—giving attendees the chance to share updates, projects, or opportunities in the WA sports innovation space.
This event is made possible by Meshpoints, powered by Spacecubed, an initiative designed to build a stronger culture of entrepreneurship and innovation in WA.

The History of Energy in WA - Looking Back to Move Forward
2025-11-13 17:30 - 20:00 | Perth Convention and Exhibition Centre, 21 Mounts Bay Road, Perth, 6000, Australia
Join Women in Energy – Perth and GenusPlus Group for an engaging panel event that celebrates leadership, collaboration, and the evolution of energy sector in Western Australia.
Hear insights and stories from industry leaders who have helped define WA’s energy sector. Explore the intersection of history, innovation and future opportunity.
Enjoy networking, drinks, and conversation with peers and senior professionals across the energy community.

AI-CON: Artificial Intelligence Conference
2025-11-14 07:30 - 16:40 | Esplanade Hotel, 46-54 Marine Terrace, Fremantle WA, 6160, Australia
Join AI-Con – the South West’s first AI conference. Learn the AI business secrets from Canva, Microsoft and HubSpot and many more….
This event is possible thanks to an econcomic development grant received from the City of Busselton and support from sponsors at NBN Australia and the Regional Tech Hub.
The day includes 10 AI expert talks, 3 AI panels sessions, two of the sessions are practical and there are lots of networking opportunities. Take home AI strategies, ideas and tools to grow your business and career.
Learn more and register: Artificial Intelligence Conference

GSWA Open Day 2025
2025-11-14 09:00 - 18:00 | The Ritz Carlton, 1 Barrack Street, Perth, Western Australia, Australia
Step into a new era of exploration at GSWA Open Day 2025.
Now part of the Department of Mines, Petroleum and Exploration (DMPE), GSWA Open Day 2025 is a milestone event in this exciting new chapter for Western Australian geoscience.
Join for a day of knowledge-sharing, discovery and connection. You will hear updates on major programs and ongoing projects and how they deliver real outcomes for WA. A future-focused panel discussion will explore data governance and AI in exploration, and you’ll have the opportunity to get hands-on with future data portals.
With plenty of time for Q&As and networking, this event is all about sharing ideas, showcasing impact and strengthening ties across government, industry and community.
Visit dmpe.wa.gov.au/opendays for more information.
Register before 7 November

WA Defence Industry 2025 Gala Dinner
2025-11-14 17:45 - 23:30 | Optus Stadium, 333 Victoria Park Drive, Burswood, Western Australia, 6100, Australia
The WA Defence Industry Gala Dinner celebrates the strength, resilience, and capability of Western Australia’s Defence Industry – with a special focus on our vibrant local SME community and the dedicated service of the Australian Defence Force.
Proudly hosted by the Henderson Alliance and the AIDN this signature event brings together industry leaders, government, primes, and SMEs for an evening of networking, recognition, and celebration.
The evening will also host the annual Awards Presentation:

Minister’s Award for Excellence in Defence Industry (SME)
Minister’s Award for Services to Defence Industry (Individual)

Fraunhofer IKTS-ECU short course on ceramic technologies for industry-Bunbury
2025-11-17 - 2025-11-18 | ECU Bunbury, 585 Robertson Dr, Bunbury, WA, 6230, Australia
This 2-day program aims to provide participants with comprehensive knowledge about the fundamentals of inorganic membranes, membrane processes and membrane plants. Selected applications will be discussed and results of case studies presented.
Gain working knowledge, case-study insights, a close look at the membrane demonstrator and module designs and an optional one-to-one collaboration meeting with Fraunhofer IKTS and ECU.
Day 1

Fundamentals of membrane technology – basic principles, terminology, benefits
Membrane materials and construction principles, mass transfer and separation mechanism and advantages and disadvantages
Fundamentals of inorganic membranes – preparation and characteristics
Mixed-matrix-membranes
Membrane processes, application and case studies with inorganic and mixed-matrix-membranes in
Liquid filtration (micro, ultra and nano filtration)
Pervaporation/vapor permeation
Membrane distillation and extraction
Gas separation
Introduction of IKTS technologies and the joint lab @ECU campus

Day 2
One-to-one meetings for discussion on cooperation models with Fraunhofer IKTS and joint projects at the joint lab A membrane demonstrator will be available to show the installation of ceramic membranes in process plants and the spectrum of ceramic membrane shapes.
Price: $200 (fee waivers available for industry partners, please contact p.roach@ecu.edu.au for details)

Webinar: Building the Future Blue Economy Workforce
2025-11-17 14:00 - 15:30 | online, Australia
This webinar explores how the Blue Economy CRC is preparing the next generation of researchers for a rapidly changing, technology-driven world. It draws on findings from the Graduate Attributes Project—a multi-year study examining how CRC-affiliated PhD students are developing the skills, mindsets, and adaptability required for success across academia and industry.
The session will highlight how graduate attributes such as creativity, collaboration, resilience, and systems thinking are cultivated through CRC research training that connects academia, industry, and community. It aims to spark conversation on how we can further strengthen employability and professional capability among CRC PhD candidates.
Register here: Webinar: Building the Future Blue Economy Workforce

Premier’s Science Awards ceremony
2025-11-17 18:30 - 21:30 | online, Australia
The Premier’s Science Awards 2025 are sponsored by gold sponsors Shell, Woodside and BioCina; silver sponsor DUG; and bronze sponsors, CSIRO, Fogarty Foundation, Orthocell, and Pawsey Supercomputing Research Centre.
The Awards are also supported by sector sponsor Telethon Kids Institute; community partners Scitech and the Western Australian Museum; media partner The West Australian; and university partners Curtin University, Edith Cowan University, Murdoch University and The University of Western Australia.

Founder Wellbeing with Kay Foss
2025-11-18 07:00 - 10:00 | Lawson Flats, 4 Sherwood Court, Perth, WA, 6000, Australia
Running a business for good can be deeply rewarding – but also incredibly demanding. While social enterprises aren’t frontline services, their work often means supporting people in crisis or tackling complex social challenges, all while juggling the day-to-day realities of running a business. It’s meaningful work – but it can also be exhausting. Balancing care, impact, and commercial sustainability takes a real emotional toll.
Join WASEC (WA Social Enterprise Council) for a morning of connection and conversation at their Founder Wellbeing Breakfast, designed to help you recharge and reflect.
Get your tickets here: Founder Wellbeing with Kay Foss

State of AI in WA Schools Forum
2025-11-18 09:00 - 2025-11-19 16:00 | Curtin University, Australia
Are you a teacher or school leader interested in Artificial Intelligence (AI)?
Join this dynamic two-day forum exploring the role of AI in Western Australian schools.
Hosted by the Fogarty Foundation and the Beyond Boundaries Institute (BBI), this event brings together teachers, school leaders, policymakers, and industry experts to share insights, ask big questions, and collaboratively shape how AI can support teaching, learning, and leadership in our schools.
Register here: https://fogartyfoundation.org.au/state-of-ai-in-schools-wa-forum

Innovation & Investment Workshops
2025-11-18 14:00 - 17:15 | Bunbury Geographe Chamber of Commerce and Industry, 15 Stirling Street, Bunbury, Western Australia, 6230, Australia
Calling all entrepreneurs, startup founders, small businesses, investors, and innovators! Don’t miss these exciting events on Tuesday 18 November.
Tuesday 18 Nov @ Bunbury Geographe Chamber of Commerce
💡 Innovation & Investment Workshops

2-3.30pm Investing in Early Stage Ventures ~ What, Why, How- What is early-stage or angel investment, why do people do it, and how do you go about it
3.45-5.15pm Get Investment Ready – Tips on types of investment, how to get investment ready, types of pitches and how to structure your pitch

REGISTER HERE: Innovation & Investment Workshops

There is also a networking event featuring exciting startup pitches following these workshops which you can register for here: Innovation Ignite After Hours
You are welcome to attend 1, 2 or all of these 3 free events so don’t miss this opportunity to spark new ideas and connections!

Innovation Ignite After Hours
2025-11-18 17:30 - 19:30 | The Old Lyric, 73 Victoria Street, Bunbury, WA, 6230, Australia
Calling all entrepreneurs, startup founders, small businesses, investors, and innovators! Don’t miss these exciting events on Tuesday 18 November.
Tuesday 18 Nov – 5.30pm @ The Old Lyric
🌟 Innovation Ignite After Hours
A fun, social event featuring exciting startup pitches with an audience vote, plus networking, food and welcome drink. Connect with the local South West innovation and business community with thanks to the support of the South West Development Commission.
REGISTER HERE: Innovation Ignite After Hours

There are also workshops prior to this networking event which you can register for here: Innovation & Investment Workshops
You are welcome to attend 1, 2 or all of these 3 free events so don’t miss this opportunity to spark new ideas and connections!

From Scrappy to Scalable: Fractional Finance Smarts for Startups
2025-11-19 07:30 - 09:00 | Riff, 45 St Georges Tce, Perth, Australia
Presented by: Tim Whyte, Tim Macpherson
Morning Startup is a fortnightly morning catchup where founders, potential entrepreneurs and others in the startup community (VCs and Angels welcome) get together to learn something interesting, get feedback on idea, vent frustrations, and meet some new friends in the game.
Most startups outgrow their tax and accounting firm before they realise it. By the time they do, they’re scrambling. Wondering if they nee…

MedTech Innovator APAC 2026 - Information Session
2025-11-19 10:00 - 11:00 | online, Australia
MedTech Innovator Asia Pacific’s upcoming 2026 program supports startups operating within the medical device, diagnostic, or digital health verticals. They should have their headquarters in the APAC region or demonstrate a strategic interest in the APAC market. The program is open to startups at any stage of development.
Learn more about the program by joining their upcoming information session (Australia focused)

Higher Education Summit: Fit for Purpose? The Future of Governance, Regulation and Impact of the Australian Higher Education Sector
2025-11-20 08:00 - 17:30 | Fox Lecture Theatre, UWA, Crawley, Australia
Australia’s higher education sector stands at a critical juncture. One shaped by enduring constitutional tensions embedded within our federated system. Historically, universities have operated under a delicate balance between Commonwealth funding and oversight, and state-based legislative and regulatory frameworks. Recent landmark initiative including the Australian Universities Accord, the formation of Jobs and Skills Australia, the establishment of the Australian Tertiary Education Commission (ATEC), and changes to student migration policy have amplified these inherent complexities, reshaping the governance and operation of universities nationwide.
The Universities Accord and ATEC, driven by Commonwealth policy, seeks to redefine the core purpose, funding structure, and accountability measures of universities, challenging traditional state roles and increasing the Commonwealth’s influence. Concurrently, tightened student migration restrictions create additional resourcing pressures, compelling universities to reconsider their recruitment strategies, internationalisation approaches, and long-term sustainability.
These developments provoke critical policy questions: How can governance arrangements be clarified to enhance institutional autonomy while ensuring accountability to national priorities? To what extent does constitutional considerations limit or enable sector-wide innovation and reform? And importantly, how can policy coordination between Commonwealth and state governments be strengthened to better support universities?
Join senior education executives, policy leaders, constitutional experts, and leading academics to navigate these questions, and explore practical policy pathways for a resilient, effective, and purpose-driven Australian higher education system.
Register here: Higher Education Summit: Fit for Purpose? The Future of Governance, Regulation and Impact of the Australian Higher Education Sector
