Principals from across the state attended a forum at UQ on Tuesday, March 31, with special guest Emeritus Professor Denise Bradley, lead author of the Review of Australian Higher Education, offering advice on how universities and high schools can work together to achieve the best outcomes for students.
Deputy Vice-Chancellor (Academic), Professor Deborah Terry, said the event provided an opportunity for UQ to foster closer links with high schools.
“Engaging with high schools is key to ensuring we are attuned to the needs of students who may be considering their tertiary options,” Professor Terry said.
“We are keen to continue to explore ways we can work together and share information.
“Knowing the issues facing high school students will assist with tailoring strategies to help increase participation rates, in line with the recommendations of the Bradley Review.”
Led by Emeritus Professor Bradley and published in December 2008, The Review of Australian Higher Education explores the future direction of the sector, its capacity to meet the needs of the Australian community and economy, and the options available for ongoing reform.
Approximately 60 Principals, representing state and private schools across Brisbane, Ipswich and the Gold Coast, attended the event.
“To have the author of the review address both high school and university representatives at the same forum was a tremendous advantage,” Professor Terry said.
“We were thrilled that Professor Bradley agreed to share her views on how the education landscape is likely to evolve and the implications of this for high school and university collaboration.”
The forum also provided an opportunity for UQ's Vice-Chancellor to brief Principals on the University's successes in 2008, and its ambitions for 2009.
UQ will be meeting with schools in regional locations, including Toowoomba, Cairns and the Sunshine Coast, over the next few months.
Media: Penny Robinson at UQ Communications (07 3365 9723, penny.robinson@uq.edu.au)
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