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Student Futures, Tertiary Alignment and the Cooperative University

Luke Millard, Dean and Professor of Student Development

In an era marked by rapid technological change and shifting societal needs, the landscape of tertiary (beyond school) education requires reevaluating its foundational principles. As educational institutions grapple with their roles in an increasingly competitive global environment, the question arises: how can universities effectively adapt to serve the evolving needs of students while maintaining their own institutional integrity?

In this talk, Luke will consider some fundamental thinking around how we design and deliver tertiary-level education in this rapidly changing world. University models have changed over the centuries, or have they? Do we design universities for students or for ourselves? Drawing upon policy, funding and student perspectives, this conversation will consider the options of a truly integrated tertiary approach including the value of a co-operative stance on student engagement and a university mission that enables student success through designed purpose.

When: Wednesday 25 September 2024, 5.00pm-6.30pm 

Where: Events Space, Kydd Building, Abertay University

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