central regional forum 2025

CONFERENCE

Central Regional Forum 2025

Event Details

Date:
3 April 2025

Time:
8:30 am - 3:30 pm

Venue:
Silks Lounge, Awapuni Function Centre, Palmerston North

Price

$75 + GST Register

Services Manager Christina Crews is pleased to invite you to the Ako Aotearoa Central Regional Forum in Palmerston North.

Forum Theme:

Cultivating Thought Leadership and Excellence in Teaching | Shaping the Future of Education

He Whakatipu Hautūtanga Whakaaro me te Akoako Kounga | Hei Hanga i te Anamata o te Mātauranga

Programme

We promise you a lively, interactive and informative day. We've taken previous feedback onboard and have added kōrero/discussion sessions dedicated to key areas of tertiary education that will enable everyone to connect, discuss and have their say.

Download the Programme (PDF, 1.8mb)

Presentations will include:

  • 2024 Te Whatu Kairangi Awardee Poppy Clapperton, Renee Tawhiti and the Industry Training Solutions All Sorts Team –  Empowering diverse learners and transforming lives and communities.
  • Tim Seaholme and Janell Kiriona from the AARIA Project Team at UCOL | Te Atakura – Can a focus on ākonga Māori learning experiences positively impact on the learning experiences for all ākonga?
  • Massey University's Dr Sharon Crooks and Dr Kathryn McGuigan – Communities of Practical! Empowering diverse minds through Communities of Practice.
  • Professor Palatasa Havea, Office of Pacific Student Success at Massey University – Strengthening Pacific thought leadership in education.

Our Kōrerorero / Talanoa sessions will discuss

  • Session One | Facilitation of sector collaboration in tertiary education
  • Session Two | Leadership, Promotion and Celebration of Tertiary Teaching Excellence
  • Session Three | Thought Leadership

NOTE: Programme is subject to change

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Ako Aotearoa Central Region

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