Future Thinking: Redefining the Role of Universities in an Ever-changing World

Universities are an undeniable bedrock of modern civilisation. They are thriving, crucial centres of learning, innovation and exchange of ideas. 

But in a world that is rapidly evolving and rapidly changing, how do we ensure that universities play the role they need to? How can we conceptualise the university as a hub of innovation, independent thinking and leadership in an age that so desperately needs it? 

About David

David Lloyd is Vice Chancellor and President of the University of South Australia. A Dublin-born and educated chemist who specialises in computer-aided drug design, Professor Lloyd has re-focused institutional culture to position the University of South Australia as Australia's university of enterprise and to shape its activities to better meet the challenges of the 21st century.

Professor Lloyd was a member of the South Australia Economic Development Board (EDB) from 2014 to 2018. A past Chair of the Australian Technology Network group of technology-focused universities, he is now Chair of Universities Australia (UA), the peak body representing the university sector, having previously served as UA’s lead Vice-Chancellor: Indigenous and lead Vice-Chancellor: Research and Innovation. 

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