LH Martin Institute | 28 February 2014
Congratulations William ConfalonieriDeakin University CIO William Confalonieri has been named the inaugural iTnews Education CIO of the Year in recognition of his pioneering work streamlining online student services. William participated in the Leading Universities Program in 2013 and the Institute is thrilled by his success. Upcoming programs and eventsThis year, the LH Martin Institute is offering an expanded portfolio of programs and events based on the following key themes:
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Universities have a love-hate relationship with world university rankings – they are positive about them when they do well, much less so when they experience a decline. Universities are justifiably cynical in regard to the methodology employed by the three main ranking systems. However it seems inevitable that the rankings are here to stay and they cannot be ignored.
by Alan Lawler
If universities are global businesses, operating in a global marketplace with a global clientele, can we learn anything from other sectors of private industry with these characteristics?
I had a dream last night. A student appeared in front of me. He said, “I’m listening to your lecture now but I have a quick question. Have you got time? Or should I U-Ask you?” “No, I have to hurry off to a meeting” I said. He said, “Ok, I’ll check the U-Library first. Ok, if we catch up at the U-Space later?”