AUC Conference 2005

The Apple University Consortium (AUC) has a large participation amongst Universities throughout Australia, New Zealand and the wider Asia-Pacific region. These Universities work together to support the use of Apple technology on campus as well as share experiences and further the goals of education. Raising computer awareness on campus is a key priority of each member and this is achieved through newsletters, training, seminars and demonstrations. Apple Computer and AUC members are involved in the joint support of innovative uses of technology in education such as multimedia title development, interactive learning and application development through the use of the Apple University Development Fund (AUDF) administered by Apple Australia and the AUC.

The AUC Executive Committee is responsible for liaising regularly with Apple Computer and the Consortium members to ensure that the goals of each individual member are achieved. Further information about the activities of the AUC can be obtained from: AUC Chairman, Stephen Young or AUC Executive Officer, Andrew Jeffrey.

The AUC will hold its next Academic & Developers Conference at Wrest Point Conference Centre in Hobart, Tasmania from Sunday 25 - Wednesday 28 September 2005.

The Conference commences at 5.30pm on Sunday 25 September, and concludes at 2.00pm on Wednesday 28 September. Pre-conference workshops are also available.

Your conference contacts are:

Conference Enquiries:
Andrew Jeffrey Apple University Consortium, phone 02-9641 8231

Flight, Accommodation and Registration Enquiries:
Sharon Bain ID Meetings & Events, phone 02-9965 4257

Early Bird registration closes on Friday 17 June, and normal registration closes on Friday 19 August 2005.

The theme for 2005 is "Evolution of the Species -Universities, Students and Technology."
The theme will explore changes in universities and in technology, the ways these changes interweave, and what they might mean in coming years. By sharing concepts and solutions, presenters and attendees can take home new ideas for implementation in their own environment.

There will be three streams:

1. Academic Adventures
How academics and students are using Apple technology in research and teaching to investigate new areas.

2. Developer Discoveries
How developers are leveraging the strengths of Apple technology such as Tiger, Java, UNIX and more.

3. Technology Trails
New paths for technology users and administrators in higher education.

Conference Background
The Apple University Consortium Academic & Developer Conferences have been run for the past sixteen years, approximately every two years. Locations for the conference have included Townsville, Wollongong, Canberra, Brisbane, Christchurch, Perth and Adelaide.

The conference provides an opportunity for higher education delegates in Australia, New Zealand and the Asia-Pacific region to meet and explore new horizons in the application of computing technology in education.

Audience
The 2005 Academic & Developers Conference will allow academics, senior management, IT staff, developers and students to exchange information, ideas, philosophies and practical advice on technology innovation, integration and implementation in a higher education environment. Delegates from any higher education institution are invited to attend.

Conference Registration Includes:

Delegate satchel plus entry to all keynote presentations and conference sessions.

Welcome Reception (drinks and canapés only) on Sunday 25 September and Conference Dinner on Tuesday 27 September.

Lunch and refreshment breaks for the duration of the conference.

Continental Breakfast on Monday, Tuesday and Wednesday (delegates only)

Monday is a free night to explore Hobart at your leisure - registration does NOT include dinner on Sunday 25 or Monday 26 September.

Workshop Registration Includes:

Entry to selected workshop on Sunday 25 September. Workshop materials as applicable.

Morning tea, lunch and afternoon tea on Sunday 25 September.


	Member Universities

	ACT/TAS/NT Australian National University University of Tasmania Charles Darwin University NSW University of New South Wales University of Wollongong University of Technology Sydney University of Western Sydney University of Sydney Macquarie Southern Cross University University University of Newcastle Charles Sturt University University of New England QLD University of Queensland Central Queensland University James Cook University University of Southern Queensland Griffith University SA Flinders University University of Adelaide University of South Australia WA University of Western Australia Curtin University Edith Cowan University Murdoch University VIC University of Melbourne Swinburne University of Technology La Trobe University Victoria University Monash University RMIT University Deakin University Affiliated Universities University of Canberra Australian Defence Force Academy Queensland University of Technology University of the Sunshine Coast SAE Institute, Byron Bay International Associates Dr. Mahalingam College of Engineering and Technology, India