EPISODE · Aug 15, 2017 · 1H 23M
The Future of Work
from Sydney Ideas · host Sydney Ideas
The World Economic Forum estimates that young people can expect to change careers at least seven times over the course of their lives, and 35 percent of the skills required today will be different in five years. The complexity and uncertainty of the future of work means today’s graduates will have to adapt to new jobs and work environments. In this panel discussion the University of Sydney academics and the CEO of StartupAUS discuss the future challenges and opportunities and how the education is already reshaping to prepare our students for the future. Speakers: - Sandra Peter, Director, Sydney Business Insights, University of Sydney Business School - Martin Tomitsch, Chair of Design at the University of Sydney School of Architecture, Design and Planning and Director of the Design Lab - Nicky Ringland, a Computing Education Specialist at the Australian Computing Academy, Faculty of Engineering and Information Technology - Alex McCauley, CEO of StartupAUS They are in conversation with Richard Miles, leader of the University’s educational engagement with the community and industry sector. Held as part of the Sydney Ideas on 15 August 2017: http://sydney.edu.au/sydney_ideas/lectures/2017/future_of_work_forum.shtml
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The World Economic Forum estimates that young people can expect to change careers at least seven times over the course of their lives, and 35 percent of the skills required today will be different in five years. The complexity and uncertainty of the future of work means today’s graduates will have to adapt to new jobs and work environments. In this panel discussion the University of Sydney academics and the CEO of StartupAUS discuss the future challenges and opportunities and how the education is already reshaping to prepare our students for the future. Speakers: - Sandra Peter, Director, Sydney Business Insights, University of Sydney Business School - Martin Tomitsch, Chair of Design at the University of Sydney School of Architecture, Design and Planning and Director of the Design Lab - Nicky Ringland, a Computing Education Specialist at the Australian Computing Academy, Faculty of Engineering and Information Technology - Alex McCauley, CEO of StartupAUS They are in conversation with Richard Miles, leader of the University’s educational engagement with the community and industry sector. Held as part of the Sydney Ideas on 15 August 2017: http://sydney.edu.au/sydney_ideas/lectures/2017/future_of_work_forum.shtml
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