The document summarizes key challenges and opportunities that universities will face in the next 10-15 years according to the Ernst & Young University of the Future Report. These include: 1) Democratization of knowledge and changing models of teaching and learning. 2) Increased contestability of markets and funding models. 3) Rapid advancements in digital technologies. 4) Growing global mobility of students and faculty. 5) Deeper integration with industry and workforce needs. The report suggests that universities needing to adapt their operating models to remain viable in this changing landscape.

1. The University Challenge
Analysis based on the Ernst & Young, University of the Future Report

2. The University Challenge:
•“A broad based
•teaching & research institution
•with a large asset base
•and large in-house back office
•will prove unviable in 10-15 years.”
Ernst & Young, University of the Future Report 2013

3. 1. Democratisation
of knowledge & access

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18. Engaging Learners in Changing Times
Closed book exams Open book world
Memorising “just in case” Accessing “just in time”
Teacher (what) Coach (how)
Clinical classroom: Innovative aesthetic:
Block out distractions Stimulates learning
Industrial system Organic environment
Curriculum driven (3Rs) Learner-centric

19. 2. Contestability
of markets & funding

20. 1973

21. 2013

22. 2053

23. Population: Today & 2050
Population Growth: 2011-2050 (in millions)
2011 Over 65s 3.05
2011
2011 Under 18s 5.22
0 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10
Under 18s Over 65s
% increase 34% 294%

24. Population: Today & 2050
Population Growth: 2011-2050 (in millions)
8.97
2011 Over 65s
3.05
2050
2011
6.97
2011 Under 18s
5.22
0 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10
Under 18s Over 65s
% increase 34% 294%

25. Funding and the future
Commonwealth budget as % of GDP
Aged Pension 2.8
2011
Education 2.7
0 1 2 3 4 5

26. Funding and the future
Commonwealth budget as % of GDP
2.8
Aged Pension
4 2011
2050
2.7
Education
1.9
0 1 2 3 4 5

33. 3. Digital
technologies

38. “I don’t care what
platform our news
appears on – if it is
on printed paper or
if it is on the web or
mobile or whatever”
Rupert Murdoch,
Wall Street Journal

39. “Engaging”
Varied delivery
Learning Preference Practical
& Experience Hands on activity
Facilitated interactive discussion
Case studies- real world
“Not engaging” Demonstration
Verbal only Observable
Self directed learning
Academic lectures Group work
Non-visual Online learning
Formal presentations Classroom style
“Depends”
Text information Using technology
Monologue

41. 4. Global mobility

57. 5. Integration with industry

65. New Jobs for the Future
Social media manager
Sustainability officer
Retirement services agent
Classroom avatar manager
Medical nanotechnologist
Digital history analyst
Cyber security professional

76. Streamlined
Status Quo

77. Transformers

78. Niche Dominators