The World University 2020 –
Teamwork in a time of Turbulence
For Australia and the wider world….
AC 21 – Shanghai – 20.10.10
John Hearn
Vice President (International)
Professor of Physiology, School of Medical Sciences
www.sydney.edu.au/international
Higher Education and Research 2020
Steady ahead – drivers for change
World economy – stronger, cleaner, fairer
• Core academic values – recalibrate basics
• Global challenges – transfer of research
• Teaching demand – improved quality
• Market - Joint degrees 2+2, Sandwich PhDs
• Rankings – international indicators and KPI’s
• Reform/Innovation – leaders, academics,
students, curriculum, universities, societies
Threats from the GFC
Resource Reductions (OECD 2010)
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Reduction – endowment and donations
Reduction – investments and credit
Reduction – contracts with industry
Reduction – public funding
Reduction – ability to meet fees
Reduction – student jobs and internships
Reduction – student places and enrolments
World Higher Education Framework 2020
Drivers
Internationalisation
Mobility
Talent
Competition
Quality
Rankings
Numbers
Current
2020
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Higher Education (OECD)
50M (2006)
75M*
+50%
International (IDP)
2.3M (2005)
5.5M #
+139%
Australia (AEI)
178K (2007)
407K#
6% 7.4%
of world total
Asia Pacific population
4 billion
6 billion
60% of world
population
GFC-Toxic Assets; GW–Greentech; MDGs-leadership in country
Education and Competition 2020
Stimulus packages and sustainability
• China
– increased investment, fill the gaps?
• Australia – short term investment, what gaps?
• Europe
– steady ahead, Bologna, internationalise
• Britain
– reduced investment, internationalise
• USA
– reduced investment, internationalise
The Priorities – Teamwork Time
The World Class University
• Team – networks, universities, governments,
industry, international agencies, alumni
• International partnerships – share education
and research best practice, ideas and costs
• Talent - graduate unemployment, retirement
• International framework – review yearly
• Diversity – keep national characters and models
• Less developed countries – partner with leaders
Sydney – A World University in a
World City
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Reputation and Rankings
Relationships, Partnerships and Networks
Research and higher education leadership
Recruit, retain the best staff and students
Resource development in grants,
scholarships and people
Sydney International Engagement and
Influence (University wide)
• Regional and Country Action Plans
• Sydney World Program – Delegations, Sydney Days
• International University Networks, Agreements
• International Forum Series – education diplomacy
• Area Studies – interdisciplinary critical mass
• International VIP Visitors Program
Partnerships in flagship global programs and benchmarking
International Services and Resources
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International strategy and policy
International Handbook – intelligence
International Program Development Fund
International Leaders Program
International Scholarships Development Program
International Resources Development Program
International Agencies and Alliances
International Media and Communications
Internationalisation Within
• Curriculum
• Dual or double degrees, sandwich PhD’s
• Staff and student study abroad and
exchange programs
• Expert supervision and mentoring
• International staff and student support
and facilities
Sydney SWOT – 2010 30% of Potential
• Strengths - reputation, research, active minds
• Weaknesses – complacent, slow, supply side attitude
• Opportunities – world centre of learning, demand side
• Threats - competition, resources, discretionary revenue
A place where International leaders
and citizens can grow and thrive
University of Sydney
International University Networks
AC21
APRU
WUN
Prospective members
November 2009
Value add – ‘for Australia and the
wider world’
Intelligence, global competition, advantage
• Strategy, focus, policy and delivery
• Programs related to country priorities
• Return on investment, academic and
business
• Discretionary Revenues ($M 120-350-500)
• University wide academic and business
plan delivery 2010-15