NCVER News #300

LSAY Research Forum panel session hosted by Paul Barclay of ABC Radio National

Don't miss the panel discussion ' Mapping the journey to adulthood: heading in the right direction?' at the LSAY National Research Forum in Sydney on 11 April. Hosted by Paul Barclay, award winning broadcaster and journalist, the session will sum up key topics discussed throughout the day, drawing on the expertise of John Buchanan, Kristy Muir, Bill Scales and Tom Karmel on the direction of youth policy in Australia and the challenges facing young people today. This session will be broadcast on ABC Radio National's Big Ideas program at a later date.

http://www.lsay.edu.au/newsevents/events.html

Keynote speakers announced for 22nd National VET Research Conference 'No Frills'

We are pleased to announce the following keynote speakers for the 22nd National Vocational Education and Training Research Conference 'No Frills' program.

Mr Nik Babovic, Deputy Vice-Chancellor, Industry and VET, Central Queensland University, will discuss the establishment of a dual sector university and the myriad integration challenges surrounding teaching and research.

Mr Daniel Gschwind, Chief Executive, Queensland Tourism Industry Council, will speak about his future vision for the tourism industry and what this might mean for investment, education and skills in both the short and long term.

Dr Tom Karmel, Managing Director, NCVER, will reflect on NCVER research over the last decade.

Registration for the conference will open shortly.

For more information, please visit:

http://www.ncver.edu.au/newsevents/trconf/trconf22.html