The university experience worldwide is characterised by a kind of temporary belonging for students. Organisations they interact with, buildings they live in, public places they socialise in, and their mobility through and beyond all these spaces, are central to their experience.
Educators agree that important learning for young adults occurs outside the classroom. If the practices of inner Melbourne universities and governments and the forms of housing and public places made available to students are regarded as arenas of social education, how might we plan and design for open, productive, temporary and often transnational communities on the northern edge of central Melbourne?
Panellists include:
- Prof. Ruth Fincher, Geography, Uni. Melb.
- Prof. Paolo Tombesi, Architecture, Uni. Melb.
- Prof Paul Carter, Urban Design , Uni. Melb.
- Ms Maloti Ray, Education Research Officer, Graduate Student Association, Uni. Melb.
Moderator: Peter Mares Journalist, Broadcaster ABC Radio National
Respondents:
- Mr David Campbell – Executive Director, Office of Knowledge Capital, City of Melbourne
- Professor John Dewar – Deputy Vice Chancellor Global Relations, University of Melbourne
- Professor Joyce Kirk - Pro Vice-Chancellor Students, RMIT University