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The World University 2020 – Teamwork in a time of Turbulence  AC 21 – Shanghai – 20.10.10 John Hearn Vice President (International)Professor of Physiology, School of Medical Sciences.au/international For Australia and the wider world…. Higher Education and Research 2020 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 Steady ahead – drivers for change Threats from the GFCResource Reductions (OECD 2010) 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 % 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 2020Stimulus 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 TimeThe World Class University Team – networks, universities, governments, industry, international agencies, alumni International partnerships – share education and research best practice, ideas and costs Talent - graduate unemplo