Pre-conference program | International Education 101 Info Session

Date: Tuesday 22 October 2024
Time: 1.30 to 4.15pm (please arrive by 1.15pm)
Venue: Melbourne Convention and Exhibition Centre
Facilitator: Dr Kirrilee Hughes, IEAA Research Manager
Fee: $100 inc GST

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The session will include afternoon tea and networking.

Registration is essential as places are limited. To register, please tick the RSVP box when completing the AIEC 2024 Online Registration Form.

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Join us for this informative session that will provide you with the basics of international education in Australia and set you up for a successful AIEC.

Our presenters will introduce valuable tools and resources to: update and refresh your knowledge; help you identify and focus on professional development opportunities; and ensure that the conference ahead isn’t a blur of unfamiliar acronyms and terminology.

Attendees will be equipped with: 

  • an introduction to the governance of international education in Australia as well various peak bodies
  • an overview of the regulatory framework for international education in Australia
  • professional development opportunities at AIEC and beyond
  • a beginners’ guide to international education data
  • a summary of current market trends and key challenges
  • tips and tricks for navigating your first AIEC. 

This workshop will be facilitated by presenters who are international education leaders and experts, including IEAA Board members and AIEC Steering Committee members. The session will also include afternoon tea and networking.

Learning objectives

Participants will learn about:

  • the strengths, opportunities and challenges for international education in Australia 
  • governance mechanisms and regulatory frameworks
  • datasets used in international education, both in Australia and globally
  • market trends and patterns.

Participants will also be able to network with each other, meet other international education ‘newcomers’ and AIEC ‘first timers’, and learn about professional development opportunities including tips on navigating AIEC effectively.

Audience

This session is designed for:

  • ‘first timers’ – those attending their first AIEC
  • ‘newcomers’ – those who have started working in international education within the past 18 months
  • attendees who would like to refresh their knowledge around international education basics.

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How to register

Simply tick the RSVP box to attend when completing your registration for AIEC 2024.

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Key dates

21 March - Call for proposals opens

12 April - Call for proposals closes

30 May - Registration open

July - Program released

31 July - Super early bird registration closes

13 September - Early bird registration closes

22–25 October – AIEC 2024