Regional Universities Build and Sustain Regional Communities
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Regional Universities Build and Sustain Regional Communities
The Regional Universities Network is pleased to present RUN 21: Regional Universities Build and Sustain Regional Communities.
The 2021 Conference will virtually bring together regional stakeholders and leaders to explore how regional universities can work with government, community and industry to build and sustain strong and vibrant futures for our regional communities.
If you have an interest in regional Australia, this Conference will provide you with a unique opportunity to share your voice with an engaged audience and collaborate with a collective enthusiasm to furthering our regions.
There has never been a more important time to work together, share knowledge, commit to research and highlight the importance of our regions.

Schedule
12:00 PM - 2:00 PM AEST
- Opening Speech from RUN Executive Director
- Opening Address from the RUN Chair
- Message from Minister for Regional Education
- Regional Student Panel
- Address National Skills Commissioner
- Address from RUN Alumnus
12:00 PM - 2:00 PM AEST
- Address from CEO, Business Council of Australia
- Address from CEO, Regional Australia Institute
- Address from Shadow Minister for Education, Shadow Minister for Women
- Vice-Chancellor Panel
Speakers
Schedule
12:00 pm – 2:00 pm AEST
Day 1 Agenda
- Opening Speech from RUN Executive Director
- Opening Address from the RUN Chair
- Message from Minister for Regional Education
- Regional Student Panel
- Address National Skills Commissioner
- Address from RUN Alumnus
Speakers
Alec Webb
RUN Executive Director
Professor Nick Klomp
Vice-Chancellor & President, CQUniversity
The Hon Bridget McKenzie
Minister for Regional Education
Adam Boyton
National Skills Commissioner
Nareeta Davis
RUN Alumnus
12:00 pm – 2:00 pm AEST
Day 2 Agenda
- Address from CEO, Business Council of Australia
- Address from CEO, Regional Australia Institute
- Address from Shadow Minister for Education, Shadow Minister for Women
- Vice-Chancellor Panel
Speakers
Jennifer Westacott AO
CEO, Business Council Australia
Liz Ritchie
CEO, Regional Australia Institute
Professor Nick Klomp
Vice-Chancellor & President, CQUniversity
Professor Renée Leon
Vice-Chancellor, Charles Sturt University
Professor Tyrone Carlin
Vice-Chancellor & President, Southern Cross University
Professor Duncan Bentley
Vice-Chancellor and President, Federation University
Professor Brigid Heywood
Vice-Chancellor & CEO, University of New England
Professor Geraldine Mackenzie
Vice-Chancellor, University of Southern Queensland
Professor Helen Bartlett
Vice-Chancellor and President, University of the Sunshine Coast
Shadow Minister for Education, Shadow Minister for Women