We will be hosting our final member gathering on Wednesday 13 November at the University of Sydney. This is a great chance to meet with colleagues from around Australia, hear from an expert and enjoy a complimentary lunch.
Practical Answers, Real Experience
We know languages face big challenges at universities all over Australia. Professor Greg Hainge FAHA from the The University of Queensland has acted to significantly raise the profile of languages, to emphasise their value and even generate greater interest in schools in Queensland.
Greg will use a one and a half hour discussion to unpack what he has done, how he has done it and what some of the initial outcomes have been.
He will frame the discussion with an overview of some of the challenges languages face and what the broader implications of declining enrolments could be for cultural literacy, democracy and the economy in Australia.
Join us for this solutions focused discussion to hear from Greg and other colleagues in the room and find out what is working at other institutions and how it could translate to your own university.
Unfortunately this session will not be available online however all of our member gatherings in 2025 will include a hybrid component. Next year we will also help members gather with others from their own cities and regions to participate in member gatherings where travel is not possible.
President Heather Zwicker, Executive Director Jane Ryan and a number of our new board members look forward to seeing you!