RN debate on the Future of Higher Education

Does higher education only benefit the few who attend, or is it
vital to Australia as a whole – a driving force behind a better
future for our nation? Find out at an ABC Radio National Forum
hosted by Geraldine Doogue on Monday, 10th November at 6pm. The debate will then be broadcast the following day on Radio National at 9am.

The Federal Government is undertaking the biggest reform of higher
education since the 1970s. Geraldine Doogue will host an informed panel to discuss the purpose of higher education, who it serves and the potential outcomes of the Government reforms.

Guests will include:

· Professor Janice Reid, Vice-Chancellor, University of Western Sydney

· Professor Rory Hume, Vice-Chancellor, University of NSW

· Professor Bruce Chapman, Centre for Economic Policy Research,
Australia National University

· Daniel Kyriacou, President of National Union of Students

· Maria Heggie, Councillor at Fairfield Council

The forum will be recorded at 6pm on Monday, 10th November at the
University of Western Sydney.