Southern Hub Sector Services Manager Jennifer Leahy is pleased to invite you to the Ako Aotearoa Southern Regional Forum in Christchurch.

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:

The programme planning is in full swing, and we promise you a lively, interactive and informative day. 

Planned presentations include:

• Cultivating Thought Leadership and Excellence in Teaching – Cheryl de la Rey, Tumu Whakarae | Vice-chancellor, University of Canterbury | Te Whare Wānanga o Waitaha
• Beyond 2040 – Eruera Tarena, Kaiwhakatere, Tokona Te Raki
• Using Generative AI to Support Foundation/Bridging Ākonga - AARIA Research Project – Dr Selena Chan from Ara Institute of Canterbury | The project will be officially launched at an online event on Friday 26 August
• Ngākau pono – the importance of authenticity in teaching practice – Tākuta Phil Borell, 2024 Winner Kaupapa Māori Award recipient
• Designing intelligence: Building tools for the education we need next – Graeme Smith
• Panel discussion | Shaping Tomorrow: The Future of Education – Chair: Tai Samaeli - ACE Aotearoa
  Panel Members:
  Josie Ogden Schroeder – CEO The Kind Foundation
  Dr Cheryl Doig – Kai Titiro Wāheke | Futurist
  MahMah Timoteo – Moana Vā
  Sandra Fernandes Videira Gordon – Te Wānanga o Aotearoa

Download the draft programme (PDF, 150kb)
NOTE: subject to change

We've taken previous feedback onboard and have added a kōrero/discussion session dedicated to collaboration in tertiary education that will enable everyone to connect, discuss and have their say.

About the venue:

Opened in July 2019, Haere-roa is the new hub of UC students and the UCSA. The purpose-built space includes student welfare and advocacy spaces, an outdoor amphitheatre overlooking the Avon River, as well as facilities for clubs, hospitality, meetings and events.

A key feature of Haere-roa is the iconic Ngaio Marsh Theatre, re-imagined for future generations. As well as being used for events, it's a space where UCSA's 160 clubs and societies can get creative.

Take a virtual tour on the Haere Roa website

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