Key details
Dates: Thursday 12 October to Friday 13 October (day registration option available)
Venues: Thursday 12 October 12:30-4:00pm: Matthew Flinders Anglican College, Buderim
Conference dinner, 7:00pm, Peregian Beach Hotel
Friday 13 October 8:45am-4:00pm: St Andrew's Anglican College, Peregian Springs
Cost:
Contacts:
Louise McCuaig, Head of the Flinders Institute, Matthew Flinders Anglican College: e: lmccuaig@mfac.edu.au, m: 0423 761 014
Tim Barrett,Head of SAIL, St Andrew’s Anglican College: TBarrett1@saac.qld.edu.au
Venues: Thursday 12 October 12:30-4:00pm: Matthew Flinders Anglican College, Buderim
Conference dinner, 7:00pm, Peregian Beach Hotel
Friday 13 October 8:45am-4:00pm: St Andrew's Anglican College, Peregian Springs
Cost:
- Both days: $100
- Day registration: $60
- Conference dinner: $60
Contacts:
Louise McCuaig, Head of the Flinders Institute, Matthew Flinders Anglican College: e: lmccuaig@mfac.edu.au, m: 0423 761 014
Tim Barrett,Head of SAIL, St Andrew’s Anglican College: TBarrett1@saac.qld.edu.au
Who should attend?
This gathering is for research leaders in Australian schools. Whether you are a seasoned research lead or just getting started, whether you're from the Independent, State or Catholic sectors, this is the place for you!
What to expect?
The Research Invested School National Conference will be hosted by Louise McCuaig (Matthew Flinders Anglican College - 0423 761 014) and Tim Barrett (St Andrew’s Anglican College).
At the gathering, Research Leads from across Australia will:
At the gathering, Research Leads from across Australia will:
- Tour both host schools and hear how they invest in research,
- Meet with other research leads to share practice and gain insight into critical success factors from emerging and established research leads and institutes
- Draw on guest provocations and collaborative conversations to Devise a collective and individual School Research Lead Toolbox: principles, practices and policies. This work will explore three key questions:
- Interactive Session 1: What does it take to be a school research lead?
- Interactive Session 2: Who are we as a network?
- Interactive Session 3: How can we enhance collaboration within and beyond the RIS network?
- Chart future collaboration and the strategic directions of research projects
Why attend?
ConnectConnect with other research leaders from schools around Australia to build relationships that lead to new ideas, collaborative projects, and growth in your role.
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LearnLearn from colleagues about what's working well in their school, and from leaders in the secondary and tertiary sectors about the big trends shaping research in Australia.
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LeadLead the future of research in Australia by shaping the Research-Invested Schools Network's agenda into the years ahead.
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Speakers
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Mr Stuart Meade
Stuart Meade has enjoyed a distinguished career and joined Matthew Flinders Anglican College in 2017 as an established leader. Prior, he was Headmaster at one of Australia’s leading schools, Hale School in Perth, for 14 years, and served as Deputy Headmaster at Cranbrook School in Sydney and at Newcastle Grammar School. Stuart is a member of the Australian Institute of Company Directors and was Chair of the Principals’ Advisory Panel of the School Curriculum and Standards Authority (WA), amongst numerous other board roles and memberships. In 2022, Stuart was honoured as a Life Member of Australian Schools Rugby Union for his 34-year volunteer contribution. His overarching philosophy is that a school should develop and nurture the young hearts and minds entrusted to it, inspiring students to learn, lead and serve as they strive for excellence. |
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Professor David Livermore
David Livermore, PhD (Michigan State University) is a social scientist devoted to the topics of cultural intelligence (CQ) and global leadership and the author of several award-winning books, including Leading with Cultural Intelligence, Driven by Difference, and Serving with Eyes Wide Open. His newest book, Digital, Diverse & Divided, addresses one of the most pressing issues of our day–how to overcome polarization in our personal and professional relationships. David is a founder of the Cultural Intelligence Center in East Lansing, Michigan, Research Professor at Questrom’s School of Business at Boston University, and a Research Fellow at Nanyang Technological University in Singapore. He consults with global organisations around the world, including the Harvard Business School, Google, Coca-Cola, the US Department of Defense, BMW, Qatar Airways, the United Nations, and dozens more. He has traveled to more than one hundred countries and is a frequent speaker at conferences. He also serves on several boards. David loves to make social science accessible to practitioners. He has been interviewed and referenced by myriad news sources, including The Atlantic , CBS News, Christian Science Monitor, The Economist, Forbes, NBC, the New York Times, USA Today, the Financial Times, the Wall Street Journal , and the South China Post. |
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Professor Doune Macdonald
Professor Doune Macdonald has served as the Head of the UQ School of Human Movement Studies (2004-2013) and is currently the Pro-Vice-Chancellor (Teaching and Learning) at UQ, having acted as Deputy Vice-Chancellor (Academic) in 2022. After an early career in teaching, Doune returned to The University of Queensland (UQ) while undertaking her PhD in Education at Deakin University. In 1998 she won the Australian Award for University Teaching. She has published 16 books and more than 200 book chapters and research papers in curriculum, policy and equity and has undertaken curriculum evaluations for state and national initiatives. Doune serves on the Board of the Queensland Curriculum and Assessment Authority (QCAA) and was the Lead Writer for The Shape of the Australian Curriculum: Health and Physical Education. She sits on the Centre for Youth Substance Use Research Advisory Group, is an International Fellow of the National Academic of Kinesiology (USA) and sits on its Executive Committee, and is a graduate member of the Australian Institute of Company Directors. |
Program
The program has been designed to maximise opportunities to connect and learn from one another, as well as input from leaders in schools and universities.
Getting to the conference
Join us on the beautiful Sunshine Coast to visit two leading Research-Invested Schools and enjoy the warm hospitality!
- Coolum/Peregian Beach is 5 minutes to St Andrews and 15 minutes to Matthew Flinders
- Noosa is 15 minutes to St Andrews and 30 minutes to Matthew Flinders
- Sunshine Coast Airport is 15 minutes to either Matthew Flinders or St Andrews
- Brisbane Airport is typically 2 hours drive to Noosa
Thursday 12 October
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Friday 13 October
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