Future of Work Forum 1 Resources

Patterns of Change in the Future of Work for Greater Western Sydney

Forum 1 was held on Wednesday November 8th 2017 at Parramatta City Campus, The Peter Shergold Building. Below are some of the outputs from this forum, including recordings of the keynotes and panel session.

Keynotes and Addresses

The Future of Work - National Trends and Megatrends
Dr Andrew Reeson - National Megatrend Principal Research Scientist, Data61, CSIRO

View the keynote video below to see Dr Andrew Reeson presenting the CSIRO’s megatrends on the FOW. These include: an ageing population with growing demand for services, more flexible working environments, opportunities for entrepreneurs, and a workforce with increasing skill levels.

The Future of Work - Regional Realities: Where to for Western Sydney, Industrial rust belt or surging new economy?
Professor Phillip O’Neill - Regional Realities, Director, Centre For Western Sydney, Professor, Geography And Urban Studies.

View the video below to see Professor Phillip O’Neill speak about Western Sydney and the FOW. Focusing on positive adjustments to manufacturing employment and the shift in education expectations and performance, he takes an optimistic view of the region’s future.

Panel Discussion: The Future for University Education


Panel Session Video

This panel on the FOW and curriculum disruption discusses what universities should be doing and avoiding with curriculum to deal with the rapidly changing implications of the FOW. Chaired by journalist, presenter and current host of The Feed on SBS VICELAND, Jan Fran, view the Panel Session Video (opens in a new window)

Panellists

  • Professor John Buchanan - Head of the Discipline of Business Analytics, University of Sydney Business
  • Ms Lindie Clark - Academic & Programs Director, Professional & Community Engagement (PACE), Macquarie University
  • Ms Sophie Johnson – President, National Union of Students
  • Mr Matthew Salier – Director, New Ventures Institute, Flinders University

Forum Image Gallery

Scroll through the image gallery to see more from Forum 1.


Students as Partners

For enquiries about the Future of Work forums, contact David Roach, Learning Transformations team.