Meetings and Delegations

Delegates from the European University Association (EUA), the peak group for higher education in Europe representing more than 700 universities in 45 countries, met with Vice-Chancellors from across Australia in Sydney on Monday 12 November 2007. The Forum focussed on the Bologna process, and the fostering of research links between Australia and Europe. The European University Association representatives also made a presentation to the full plenary of Universities Australia on EUA activities and Higher Education in Europe on Tuesday 13 November 2007. The Forum recognised the similarities between the systems in Australia and Europe and identified a number of areas in which learning and collaboration could ensue.

Following the Forum and presentation to the Plenary, the EUA delegation participated in meetings with the Australian Research Council, the National Health and Medical Research Council and the Australian Universities Quality Agency.

Universities Australia conducted a Debriefing Seminar in Sydney on 27 September 2007 for eight Chinese university vice-presidents on the conclusion of the successful China Australia Executive Leadership Program 2007.  The Program had begun on 17 September 2007 with an Orientation Seminar in Sydney conducted by Universities Australia and also involving five of their Australian university hosts.  The vice-presidents then spent nine days placed at seven universities studying aspects of Australian university management.  The Program has been running since 1999 and has had a positive impact on Australian and Chinese participants individually and institutionally and on the China-Australia educational relationship as a whole.

From left to right:
Professor Lin Guijin, University of International Business and Economics, Professor Zhou Quanfa, Jiangsu Teachers University of Technology, Professor Yang Shukang, Beijing Institute of Technology, Professor Ao Yingfang, Peking University, Ms Ainslie Moore, Universities Australia, Ms Lyn Brooks, Universities Australia, Professor Hugh Wilkins, Griffith University, Ms Sandy McConachy, The University of Adelaide, Professor Lou Hongxiang, Shandong University, Professor Yan Yusong, Sichuan Normal University, Professor Wang Yuejin, Northwest A & F University, Professor Hou Dongyan, Anshan Normal University

Senior Women's Colloquium meeting held 15 November 2006, Sydney Australia.

Featuring at far left: Professor Hilary Winchester co-convener; Wendy McCarthy AO keynote speaker; and second from far right Professor Sharon Bell, convener 2007.

Meeting with UK Parliamentary Education and Skills Committee - 27 November 2006.

The AVCC hosted a delegation from the United Kingdom's Parliamentary Education and Skills Committee. This meeting was one of several for the UK Committee, which was visiting Australia to study several aspects of Australian Higher Education Policy and university operation, notably the Research Quality Framework, Australia's student fee system and international student recruitment and the marketing of Australian universities overseas.

The British Members of Parliament attending were Mr Barry Sheerman (Chairman of the Committee), Mr Douglas Carswell, Mr David Chaytor, Mr Jeff Ennis, Mr Paul Holmes, Ms Fiona MacTaggart, Mr Gordon Marsden and Mr Stephen Williams. They were accompanied by Mr David Lloyd and Ms Nerys Roberts. The AVCC representatives were Professor Roger Dean (Vice-Chancellor, Canberra University), Professor Anne Edwards (Vice-Chancellor, Flinders University), Professor Roy Green (Dean, Graduate School of Management, Macquarie University), Mr John Mullarvey (CEO, AVCC), Ms Angela Magarry (Director, Policy, AVCC) and Ms Anne Reynolds (Director, International, AVCC).

The AVCC conducted an Orientation Seminar in Sydney on 18 and 19 October 2006 for six Thai university Vice-Presidents at the commencement of the Thailand Executive Leadership Program 2006. The seminar included presentations from AVCC, DEST, the Australian Research Council and the University of Wollongong. It also included a visit to the CSIRO ICT Centre at Marsfield. The Thai vice-presidents each spent a week at an Australian host university, studying aspects of university management. The program will provide an avenue for ongoing discussion and engagement between universities in Australia and Thailand and builds on the shadowing programs that were conducted from 1995 to 2003.

The program is supported by the Australian Department of Education, Science and Training (DEST) and the Thai Commission on Higher Education and aims to contribute to long-term education, training and research linkages, both institutional and individual, involving Australians and their counterparts in Thailand.

From left to right: Dr Sathit Puttachaiyong, Rajamangala University of Technology Krungthep; A/Professor Pranee Sungkatavat, Sukhothai Thammathirat Open University, Ms Anne Reynolds, AVCC, Mr John Mullarvey, AVCC, A/Professor Chalermchai Boonyaleepun, Srinakharinwirot University, Dr Pattama Roopsuwankun, North Bangkok College, A/Professor Pong-in Rakariyatham, Chiang Mai University, Ms Fiona Buffinton, DEST, A/Professor Somjai Pumipuntu, Roi-et Rajabhat University.

Deputy President of the Republic of South Africa, Mrs Phumzile Mlambo-Ngcuka meets with AVCC Chief Executive Officer, Mr John Mullarvey in Canberra on 18 October 2006.

Also present at the meeting was Professor Roger Dean - Vice-Chancellor, University of Canberra, Professor Stephanie Fahey - Deputy Vice-Chancellor & Vice-President (International), Monash University and His Excellency Mr Anthony Mongalo - High Commissioner, The Republic of South Africa.

On Tuesday 26 September 2006, the AVCC hosted a delegation from Sam Ratulangi University (UNSRAT) in Manado, North Sulawesi, Indonesia. The leader of the delegation, Professor Sondakh is also President of the Consortium of Eastern Indonesia State Universities. Discussion focussed on possible collaboration between Australian and Eastern Indonesian universities.

The AVCC Board, at its 10 October 2006 meeting, agreed to issue an invitation for Consortium Rectors to meet with Vice-Chancellors at the time of a plenary meeting in 2007.

From left to right: Mr John Mullarvey, AVCC Chief Executive Officer, Ms Anne Reynolds, AVCC Director, International Relations, Dr Donald Rumokoy, Dean, Faculty of Law, Professor Lucky Sondakh, Rector, Dr David Saerang, Vice-Dean for Academic Affairs, Faculty of Economics, Professor Dantje Sembel, Faculty of Agriculture. The delegation also included Dr Gene Kapantow, Secretary for the International Office of the Rector.

The Australia-India Vice-Chancellors’ meeting - Deakin University 3 - 4 September 2006.

The AVCC hosted a delegation of Indian Vice-Chancellors representing the Association of Indian Universities and its member universities. The meeting was a productive exchange of information that covered issues relating to Higher Education Policy in Australia and India, quality assurance, transnational education and international collaborations opportunities. Australian Vice-Chancellors were provided with some innovative suggestions on how to develop educational and cultural contacts between Australia and India, including a proposed Bradman – Tandooka cricket exchange.

Following the AVCC meeting the Indian Vice-Chancellors visited Deakin University, The University of Melbourne and Monash University where they meet with senior staff involved in transnational projects in India and research a in the Asian region. They also had the opportunity to meet with Indian students studying in Australia to gain a students’ perspective on Australian higher education.

The India Vice-Chancellors who attended the Australia-Indian Vice-Chancellors’ Meeting were, Professor S. F. Patil, Professor S. S. Katiyar, Professor Vachaspati Upadhyaya and Professor Dayanand Dongaonkar.

The inaugural Latin American Executive Leadership Program 2006 hosted by the AVCC in Sydney, 17 - 25 August 2006

Participants from Australia, Chile, Colombia and Mexico participated in an orientation program in Sydney before completing an intensive week-long program at an Australian university. The program is designed to further relationships between universities in Australia and Latin America with the view to encouraging staff and student exchange and collaborative teaching and research into the future. Participating universities included: The Australian Catholic University; The Australian National University; The University of Queensland; University of Technology, Sydney; The University of New England; University of Wollongong; Edith Cowan University; Murdoch University and Macquarie University.

From left to right: Dr Brian Spencer, Macquarie University; Professor David Goodman, University of Technology, Sydney; Carlos Rodriguez Lalinde, Esquela de Ingeniera de Antioquia; Dr Hernan Valdivieso Laverde, Universidad Externado de Colombia; Roberto Enrique Montoya Villa, Pontificia Universidad Javeriana; Dr Jose Ramon Eguibar, Benemerita Universidad Autonoma de Puebla; Dr Juan Miguel Cancino, Universidad Catolica de Santisima Concepcion; Adolfo Morales Villamizar, Universidad INCCA de Colombia; Professor Rob Castle, University of Wollongong; Dr Felix Gonzalez Cossio, Colegio de Postgraduados; Professor John O'Gorman, Australian Catholic University; Dr Patricio Olivares, Universidad Tecnologica Metropolitana; Professor Trevor Grigg, The University of Queensland; Dr Carlos Mujica, Universidad Catolica Del Norte; Professor Gary Martin, Murdoch University; Professor Malcolm Gillies, The Australian National University; Anne Reynolds, Australian Vice-Chancellors' Committee, John Mullarvey, Australian Vice-Chancellors' Committee; Professor Nick Reid, University of New England

The AVCC conducted an Orientation Seminar on 10 July 2006 for nine managers of Chinese university research offices at the commencement of the second China-Australia Middle Manager Program (CHAMMP). The seminar included presentations from AVCC, ARC, NHMRC, DEST and the host universities. During the rest of the week, the participants visited universities and the CSIRO ICT Centre to view and discuss various aspects of research management. To view the AVCC media release please click here

From left to right:
Dr Xia Song, Huazhong University of Science & Technology; Professor Duan Jianmin, Beijing University of Technology, Professor Sun Baode, Shanghai Jiao Tong University, Mr Len Marsden, Australian Research Council, A/Professor Zheng Yongping, Tsinghua University, Dr Tan Qinliang, Xiamen University, Mr John Mullarvey, AVCC, A/Professor Li Dongyan, Henan Polytechnic University (in front), Mrs Cathy Clutton, National Health & Medical Research Council, Mr Shi Hongbing, Zhejiang University, Professor Qi Lan, Central University of Finance & Economics, Professor Zhang Yun Sun, Yunnan University.

Australia - Malaysia Vice-Chancellors Meeting - Sydney Australia 6 - 7 July 2006

The Australian Vice-Chancellors' Committee hosted a delegation of 14 Malaysian Vice-Chancellors and senior university staff and 12 Australian Vice-Chancellors and Deputy Vice-Chancellors in Sydney on the 6 and 7 July 2006 to strengthen university ties between the two countries. During this successful meeting Vice-Chancellors discussed issues of importance to both countries such as university governance, funding, research, development and innovation. To view the AVCC Media Release click here

From left to right: Ms Zalinah Mohd. Yusof, Malaysian Ministry of Higher Education; Dato' Mohamed Asin bin Dollah, Vice-Rector, Kolej Universiti Islam Malaysia; Dato' Sulaiman Md. Yassin, Rector, Kolej Universiti Sains dan Teknologi Malaysia; Datuk Abu Bakar bin Mohamed Diah, Vice-Rector, Kolej Universiti Teknikal Kebangsaan Malaysia; Professor Margaret Gardner, Vice-Chancellor, RMIT; Dato' Mohammed Rais bin Abdul Karim, Vice-Chancellor, Universiti Pendidikan Sultan Idris; Professor Kevin McKenna, Acting Vice-Chancellor, Curtin University of Technology; Professor Ian Goulter, Vice-Chancellor, Charles Sturt University; Professor Nik Mustapha B.R. Abdullah, Vice-Chancellor, Universiti Putra Malaysia; AVCC Vice-President and Vice-Chancellor Monash University; Professor Don Nutbeam, Acting Vice-Chancellor, The University of Sydney; Professor Ian Young, Vice-Chancellor, Swinburne University of Technology; Dato' Dzulkifli Abdul Razak, Chair MVCC and Vice-Chancellor, Universiti Sains Malaysia; Professor Nick Saunders, Vice Chancellor, University of Newcastle; Professor Fred McDougall, Acting Vice-Chancellor, The University of Adelaide; Professor Mortaza Mohamed, University College of Engineering and Technology, Malaysia; Professor Bill Lovegrove; Vice-Chancellor, University of Southern Queensland; Professor Steven Schwartz, Vice-Chancellor, University of Technology, Sydney; Ms Norpisah Mat Isa, Deputy Registrar, Universiti Sains Malaysia; Professor Peter Sheehan, Vice-Chancellor, Australian Catholic University; Professor Roger Dean, Vice-Chancellor, University of Canberra (obscured); Datuk Rafiah Salim, Vice-Chancellor, Universiti Malaya; Mr John Mullarvey, Chief Executive Officer, AVCC; Dato' Ir. Dr. Mohd. Zulkifli Tan Sri Mohd. Ghazali, Vice-Chancellor, Universiti Teknologi Malaysia.

Australia-Japan University Presidents Meeting – Sydney Australia, 1 - 2 May 2006

The Australian Vice-Chancellors’ Committee (AVCC) hosted 24 Japanese university presidents and senior university staff, and 14 Australian Vice-Chancellors at the Australia–Japan Presidents Meeting in Sydney on 1 and 2 May 2006.

The meeting covered the issues of governance, autonomy, and funding mechanisms; current research developments; transnational education and future trends; quality assurance mechanisms for teaching and research; student mobility, and future collaboration between Australian and Japanese Higher Education institutions.

The meeting was a productive exchange of information between the university presidents which further strengthened the cooperative relationship that exists between the higher education sectors in Australia and Japan.

Australia- Taiwan University Presidents Meeting – Sydney Australia, 7 April 2006

The Australia–Taiwan Presidents Meeting was held in Sydney on 7 April 2006 and was attended by 14 Taiwanese presidents from private and national universities and 6 Australian Vice-Chancellors.

The Presidents meeting was a productive exchange of information and highlighted areas where Australian and Taiwanese universities share common goals, especially in the field of internationalisation and this understanding will foster both the establishment of, and increase in, cooperative ventures between Australian and Taiwanese universities.

On Friday 7 April 2006, the AVCC hosted a delegation from the Chinese Ministry of Education, accompanied by the representatives of the Chinese Embassy in Canberra.  The presentation and discussion focussed on transnational education policy and the latest developments in the international trade of education services.

From left to right: Ms LI Renzhu, Research Professor, China Educational Development Research Center, Ms Lyn Brooks, Project Officer, International Relations, AVCC, Mme ZHU Xiaoyu, Minister-Counsellor, Embassy of the People’s Republic of China in Australia, Mr John Mullarvey. Chief Executive Officer, AVCC, Mr ZHANG Minxuan, Deputy Director-General, Shanghai Municipal Educational Committee, Mr CEN Jianjun, Deputy Director-General, Department of International Cooperation and Exchanges, Ministry of Education, Mr ZHOU Mansheng, Deputy Director-General, China Educational Development Research Center, Ms JING Wei, Deputy Director, Division of American and Oceanian Affairs, Department of International Cooperation and Exchanges, Ministry of Education.

On Thursday 6 April 2006, the AVCC hosted a delegation from the South East Asia Ministers of Education Organisation (SEAMEO) Secretariat and the Thai Office of the Education Council, accompanied by the AEI Counsellor in Bangkok.  The presentation and discussion focussed on Quality Assurance Issues.

From left to right: Ms Sudhasinee Vajrabul, Director of Educational Standards and Learning Development Bureau, Office of the Education Council, Dr Eldiberto de Jesus, Director of the SEAMEO Secretariat, Dr Siriporn Buoyant, Deputy Secretary–General, Office of the Education Council, Mr John Mullarvey. Chief Executive Officer, AVCC, Ms Jan Gough-Watson, Counsellor - Education, Science and Training, Bangkok, Ms Anne Reynolds, Director, International Relations, AVCC, Ms Pattanida Puntumasen, Head of International Academic Development Group, Centre for International Education Development, Office of the Education Council.

The third meeting of Chinese and Australian Presidents, under the Agreement on Cooperation in Higher Education between the Australian Vice-Chancellors' Committee (AVCC) and the China Education Association for International Exchange (CEAIE), was held in Hobart on Wednesday 15 March 2006.

AVCC President, Professor Gerard Sutton and leader of the Chinese delegation, Professor Liu Jingnan, 6th and 7th from left, front row, are joined by 18 of Australia’s Vice-Chancellors and 8 members of the Chinese delegation.

On Monday 14 November 2005 the AVCC hosted a delegation from the UK Association of University Administrators led by Mr Ian Creagh, University Secretary, The City University.

Participants provided insights on the state of play in the higher education sector in the UK and Australia , with particular focus on recent policy developments in Australia in the areas of student financing policy, internationalisation and governance.

From left to right - Back row: Dr Tony Rich , Registrar and Secretary, University of Essex; Ms Kylie Hicks, Institute Manager, Institute of Health Sciences Education, Barts and the London, Queen Mary, University of London; Mr Martin Watkinson, Director of Planning, The Planning Office, The Open University; Mr Steve Woodfield, Research Fellow, Centre for Policy and Change in Tertiary Education, The University of Surrey; Ms Anne Reynolds, Director - International Relations, AVCC; Mr Ian Creagh, University Secretary, The City University; Mr Edward Harcourt, Assistant Registrar, University of Warwick; Mr Stephen McAuliffe, Head of Student Services, University College for the Creative Arts; Ms Jane Bunce, Academic Registrar, University College Northampton.

Front row: Ms Julie Davies , Director of Administration, School of Social Sciences, The City University; Ms Callista Punch, Director – Communication and Coordination, AVCC; Ms Deborah Ranger, Programme and Marketing Manager, Department of Accounting and Finance, London School of Economics; Ms Ros Engledow, Assistant Director – Coordination, AVCC.

On Thursday 27 October 2005 the AVCC hosted a Thai delegation led by the Vice Ministers for the Ministry of Education, Dr Kitti Limskul and Dr Phiraphan Phalusuk. The delegation discussed in detail the issues surrounding Australia ’s experience in implementing the HECs scheme, and government funding for Australian universities. These are particular areas of interest as the Thai Ministry of Education moves to implement an income contingent loan scheme based on the Australian HECs scheme in 2006.

Pictured with AVCC Chief Executive Officer, John Mullarvey is the delegation of 23 Thai government officials from the Student Loans Fund Board.

On 14 September 2005, The Australian Vice-Chancellors’ Committee (AVCC) and the China Education Association for International Exchange (CEAIE) have today renewed a three year agreement following the successful conclusion of the Agreement on Cooperation in Higher Education between China and Australia 2002-2005. AVCC Chief Executive Officer John Mullarvey and CEAIE Deputy Secretary-General Mr Zouping Lin signed the three year Agreement for the years 2005-2008 today in a meeting between the two organisations at the AVCC.

On 17 June, delegates from the Samoan Qualifications Authority (SQA) visited the Australian Vice-Chancellors' Committee (AVCC) to discuss quality assurance in the Australian university sector, as well as the recognition of Samoan degrees in Australia and opportunities for Samoan students to undertake postgraduate study in Australia.

From left to right: Ms Lauitiiti Maiai, Labour Market Officer, SQA; Mr Tim Beckett, Director, Student Recruitment & International Education, The Australian National University; Mr Perive Lene, Chairperson, Interm Board, SQA; Ms Anne Reynolds, Director, International Relations, AVCC; Mr Conor King, Director, Policy & Analysis, AVCC; Ms Kathleen Fisher, Project Officer, AVCC; Mr Lafi Sanerivi, Quality Assurance Officer, SQA; Mrs Sinapi Moli, Chief Executive Officer, SQA.

On 15 June 2005, Mr John Mullarvey, Chief Executive Officer of the Australian Vice-Chancellors’ Committee (AVCC) met with Presidents and Vice-Presidents of 22 Chinese Universities, along with delegates from the Chinese government.

The AVCC hosts the Japan-Australia Higher Education Roundtable at World Expo in Japan, June 2005.
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Mr John Mullarvey, Chief Executive Officer of the Australian Vice-Chancellors’ Committee (AVCC) met with Mr Bhartendra Singh Baswan, Education Secretary and Head of the Indian Joint Working Group delegation on Monday 23 May 2005 to discuss the quality assurance measures of Australian universities. The meeting was very productive and will likely result in increased bilateral communication between the AVCC, the Association of Indian Universities and the Indian Ministry of Human Resource Development.

From left to right: Professor Dayanand Dongaonkar, Secretary General, Association of Indian Universities; Dr Ved Prakash, Secretary, University Grants Commission; Mr John Mullarvey, Chief Executive Officer, AVCC; Ms Anne Reynolds, Director International Relations, AVCC; Mr Bhartendra Singh Baswan, Education Secretary, Indian Ministry of Human Resources Development; Ms Anuradha Gupta, Member Secretary, All India Council for Technical Education; Dr Sheel C Nuna, Senior Manager (Education, Science and Training), AEI; Ms Bela Banerjee, Joint Secretary, Indian Ministry of Human Resource Development.

Minister for Education, Science and Training Dr Brendan Nelson and the AVCC President Professor Di Yerbury met with the Brazilian Education Minister Tarso Genro in Brazil.

The AVCC representatives in Brazil agree to sign an MOU in Brazil on Wednesday 27 April 2005 to strengthen ties and opportunities with its counterpart organisation Council of Rectors of Brazilian Universities (CRUB).

From left to right: representatives from CRUB José António dos Reis, Paulo Alcantara Gomes, Manassés Fonteles are joined by the AVCC representatives Professor Peter Sheehan, Professor Di Yerbury and Professor John Rickard.

The AVCC Latin America delegation meets with representatives from the Mexican National Association of Universities and Institutions of Education Superior (ANUIES) in Mexico on Tuesday 19 April 2005.

The AVCC meets with representatives of the Mexican Ministry of Education on Tuesday 19 April 2005 in Mexico to further discussions on issues of mutual interest such as student exchanges, quality assurance, ongoing research collaboration and programs of activities between Australian and Mexican Universities.The AVCC delegation to Mexico is strengthening links with the Mexican Ministry of Education who visited the AVCC in Australia in February 2005.

From left to right: Director of Scholarships Lic Guillermo Lopez Andrade, AEI Counsellor for Mexico Ms Fiona Morris, Professor Peter Sheehan, Director General for Accreditation, Incorporation and Revalidation Dr Ignacio Villagordoa, AVCC President Professor Di Yerbury and AVCC CEO Mr John Mullarvey.

The AVCC meets with Ms Ji Ping, Deputy Director General, Department of Development and Planning, Ministry of Education of the People's Republic of China, Friday 25 February 2005. The delegation visited the AVCC to exchange ideas on the development of education to further the development of the next five year plan for Education in China.

Front Left to Right: Mr Zhang, Second Secretary, Embassy of the People's Republic of China; Mr Wang, Deputy Chief Development and Planning, Hunan Province; Mr Conor King, Director, Policy and Analysis, AVCC; Ms Ji Ping, Vice Chief Development and Planning; Ms Liu, Program Officer Development and Planning, Jiangxi Province; Ms Ma, Senior Program Officer, Development and Planning, Jilin Province; Ms Huang, Senior Program Officer, Guizhou Province.

Back Left to Right: Ms Wang, Deputy Chief of Division, Development and Planning, Hunan Province; Mr Duan, Deputy Chief of Division, Development and Planning, Inner Mongolian Autonomous Region; Ms Anne Reynolds, Director, International Relations, AVCC (obscured from view); Mr Xue, Deputy Chief of Division, Development and Planning, Tianjin Municipality; Mr Zheng, translator; Mr Chao, Deputy Chief of Division, Development and Planning.

AVCC Chief Executive Officer meets with the Chinese Education Association for International Exchange (CEAIE) in Beijing on 21 February 2005 to discuss ongoing collaboration and programs of activities between Australian and Chinese Universities.

 Left to right: Ms Feng Junying, Deputy Director, Department of Asian and Oceanian Programmes; Mr John Mullarvey, AVCC Chief Executive Officer; Mr Lin Zuoping, Deputy Secretary-General, CEAIE and Miss Li Yang, Program Officer, Department of Asian and Oceanian Programmes.

John Mullarvey, AVCC CEO, met with a Ministerial delegation from Mexico on 7 February 2005. The delegation discussed possible means of extending cooperation in higher education between Mexico and Australia. Both the Mexican delegation and the AVCC recognise the importance of fostering international partnerships to further the aims of higher education in Australia and Mexico.

 Front left to right: Dr Serrato, Director Bilateral Relations; John Mullarvey, CEO AVCC; Dr Cetina, Director General Higher Education; Fiona Morris, AEI Counsellor for Mexico; Christopher Lawson, AEI.

 Back left to right: Ainslie Moore, AVCC; Dr Bracho y Carpizo, Coordinator e-learning; Anne Reynolds, Director International Relations AVCC; Mr Lau, Head of Budget/Internal Control; Dr Villagordoa, Director General for Accreditation, Incorporation & Revalidation; Mr Andrade, Director of Scholarships; Mr Quintero, National Polytechnical Institute; Mrs Tracey Harris, AEI; Mr Duhalt, Counsellor Embassy of Mexico.

John Mullarvey, AVCC CEO, meets with a delegation of University Presidents from the Peoples' Republic of China in Canberra, 26 October 2004. The delegation is participating in a 3-week training & visitation program under the auspices of the Australia China Culture & Education Exchange Center Pty Ltd based in Sydney

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German Rectors (HRK) and AVCC participate in joint higher education forum (20 October 2004)

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John Mullarvey, AVCC CEO meets with Professor Gu, President of Tsinghua University, Beijing in August 2004.

John Mullarvey, AVCC CEO meets with the President of Fudan University, Shanghai, China, Professor Wang Shenghong
in August 2004.

Members of Thai Ministerial delegation to Australia, 1 July 2004, led by Deputy Prime Minister, Mr Chaturon Chaisang (sixth from left), Chair of Thailand Income Contingent Loan Scheme Committee - following their meeting with AVCC Chief Executive Officer, Mr John Mullarvey (fifth from left) on Australia's Higher Education Contribution Scheme.

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