Transition Research and Development Opportunities
Australia & region
The Pacific Rim First Year in Higher Education (FYHE) Conference provides the opportunity to
disseminate research and practice for enhancing the first year in higher education.
When: 29 June - 1 July 2011
Where: Esplanade Hotel, Fremantle, Western Australia
Keynote Speakers
- Professor Steve Larkin, Pro Vice-Chancellor -Indigenous Leadership, Charles Darwin University
- Professor Mantz Yorke, Visiting Professor, Department of Educational Research, Lancaster University
- More to be confirmed...
Who should attend
- Early career academic and professional staff keen to enhance their knowledge and engage in discussions about leading-edge FYHE practice and research.
- Academic and professional leaders who are involved with or committed to enhancing the experience of commencing students through strategy, research and practice-based initiatives.
- Equity practitioners in universities who are responsible for widening the participation of equity groups and supporting their transition into university study.
What will you get out of it
- Join a community dedicated to enhancing the FYHE.
- JEngage with others in discussions about the breadth and depth of FYHE issues for practice and research.
- JHear about best practice across the sector from the people involved.
- JPresent and discuss your ideas with interested colleagues.
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