October 2024 Social Evening with Barry Elsey OAM
The social evening will be held on Tuesday, October 15th 5:30 for 6pm at the Waverley House, St Andrews Hospital (360 South Tce, Adelaide SA 5000)
Please register by Monday October 14 8am for catering planning purposes. Late registration is by calling Reg Hutchinson 0416 215 795
RCA Social Evening with Barry Elsey OAM
From Unskilled Labourer to Knowledge Worker
My presentation is the backstory to the surprise accolade at the end of a long career in universities. It was recognition for services to the tertiary sector in Australia. My contribution to higher research degree education (PhDs and other), notably working with senior people from various industries, was the prime source of nomination and support through the long process of awarding OAMs.
My story is a mix of personal and professional reflection in two parts.
1. My story of transformation and transition through various kinds of adult education to knowledge worker in universities. Looking back, my lived experiences built the foundations for practice in various kinds of adult learning contexts.
2. Advising industry leaders and senior managers through the PhD learning journey. I shall draw on 3 examples (1) marketing military drone technology, (2) food manufacture and workplace change, and (3) university administration in changing times.
I’m only briefly talking about the subject-matter, concentrating instead on being ‘guide, philosopher and friend’ through the challenging existential PhD journey.
I shall use slides to illustrate the presentation. I hope you will ask questions and add your own reflections. |
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Tuesday, October 15th, 5:30 for 6pm start, venue
Waverley House, St Andrews Hospital
(360 South Tce, Adelaide SA 5000)
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Event Information
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Event Date |
15-10-2024 6:00 pm - 7:30 pm |
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Registered |
22 |
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Available Place |
25 |
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Individual Price |
$15.00 |
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Location |
Waverley House
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