Future Trends in Global Higher Education: Are degrees still relevant and necessary for employment?

When: Thursday 3 October 2019, 3:15PM – 4:15PM

What: Round Table Discussions: Parallel Session

Overview: These round table discussions will focus on some of the key themes network members have identified on the horizon (or in the present) for higher education.

This session will consider if degrees are still necessary and relevant for employment. It will hear perspectives from member institutions around the world to begin a discussion on the theme. If interesting ideas emerge they can be considered for investment from WTUN for exchanges or future projects. These sessions may be where ideas start for new work streams for WTUN Members.

Chair: Professor Yong Chie Heng, Vice President, National Taiwan University of Science and Technology

Speakers:

• Professor Michael Fitzpatrick, Pro-Vice-Chancellor (Faculty of Engineering, Environment and Computing), Coventry University
• Dr Godwin Poi, Acting Director, University Advancements & Linkages, University of Africa, Toru-Orua (UAT)
• Dr Mullika Sungsanit, Head of Center of Excellence for Entrepreneurship, Suranaree University of Technology