the university of the future

The University Challenge Analysis based on the Ernst & Young, University of the Future Report

The University Challenge:•“A broad based

• teaching & research institution•with a large asset base

•and large in-house back office•will prove unviable in 10-15 years.”

Ernst & Young, University of the Future Report 2013

1. Democratisationof knowledge & access

v

Closed book exams

Memorising “just in case”

Teacher (what)

Clinical classroom:Block out distractions

Industrial system

Curriculum driven (3Rs)

Open book world

Accessing “just in time”

Coach (how)

Innovative aesthetic:Stimulates learning

Organic environment

Learner-centric

Engaging Learners in Changing Times

2. Contestabilityof markets & funding

1973

2013

2053

Under 18s Over 65s

% increase 34% 294%

Population: Today & 2050

2011 Under 18s

2011 Over 65s

0 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10

5.22

3.05

Population Growth: 2011-2050 (in millions)

2011

Under 18s Over 65s

% increase 34% 294%

Population: Today & 2050

2011 Under 18s

2011 Over 65s

0 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10

5.22

3.05

6.97

8.97

Population Growth: 2011-2050 (in millions)

20502011

Funding and the future

Education

Aged Pension

0 0.5 1 1.5 2 2.5 3 3.5 4 4.5 5

2.7

2.8

Commonwealth budget as % of GDP

2011

Funding and the future

Education

Aged Pension

0 0.5 1 1.5 2 2.5 3 3.5 4 4.5

1.9

4

2.7

2.8

Commonwealth budget as % of GDP

20112050

3. Digitaltechnologies

“I don’t care what platform our news appears on – if it is on printed paper or if it is on the web or mobile or whatever”

Rupert Murdoch, Wall Street Journal

Learning Preference& Experience

Verbal only

Academic lectures

Non-visual

Formal presentations

Text information

Monologue

“Not engaging”

Self directed learning

Group work

Online learning

Classroom style

Using technology

“Depends”

Varied delivery

Practical

Hands on activity

Facilitated interactive discussions

Case studies- real world

Demonstration

Observable

“Engaging”

4. Global mobility

5. Integration with industry

New Jobs for the FutureSocial media manager

Sustainability officer

Retirement services agent

Classroom avatar manager

Medical nanotechnologist

Digital history analyst

Cyber security professional

StreamlinedStatus Quo

Transformers

Niche Dominators