UNIVERSITY OF WESTERN AUSTRALIA
230 institutions in the world . The first focal point is being urban , which UWA has achieved through its location , just outside of Perth . Second is green space , which the university has been committed to maintaining throughout its inception . Thirdly is history , which UWA has in spades .
“ The last one is density and Oxford and Cambridge University were faced with similar challenges ,” he explains . “ While Cambridge elected to carry on
“ The education sector has changed significantly . The days of having someone stand at the front , and ‘ chalk and talk ’ no longer appeals . Students are used to having something far more dynamic , which gives them the ability to exchange ideas ”
— Warwick Calkin , Chief Digital & Information Officer
sprawling , Oxford elected to consolidate with a smaller footprint but with a higher density . We ’ re looking at going down this route and create an environment which is more collaborative . The notion of teaching in a box is disappearing , and has become a lot more experiential .”
Long-term , Calkin believes that new technologies , such as blockchain , will even lead to the introduction of bespoke degrees , where students will build their own degrees , and complete modules at various universities
MARCH 2019