1. Mike Hefferan, PhD Pro Vice Chancellor and Professor Property and Development Office of Engagement, University of the Sunshine Coast Talloires Leaders Network Conference, Madrid, Spain June 2011

2. Today’s presentation 1. Some context... The Sunshine Coast Region The University 2.Key challenges 3.Our approach to sustainability 2 Mike Hefferan June 2011

3. TAS 3 Where we are... South East Queensland Population Australia22.3 million Queensland4.5 million Brisbane1.95 million Sunshine Coast 313 thousand NT WA SA QLD NSW VIC Mike Hefferan June 2011

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5. 5 USC Mission... ‘To be the major catalyst for the innovative and sustainable economic, cultural and educational advancement of the region, through the pursuit of international standards in teaching, research and engagement.’ Mike Hefferan June 2011

6. Facilities: Size (hectares) 100 Campus master plan started 1994 Current student population 8,500 Current teaching and research staff 187 Current other staff 330 Research themes: Centre for Healthy Activities, sports and exercise (CHASE) Genecology Research Group Sustainability Research Centre Off-campus Centres USC Noosa Centre Dilli Village Environmental Centre Facilities: Size (hectares) 100 Campus master plan started 1994 Current student population 8,500 Current teaching and research staff 187 Current other staff 330 Research themes: Centre for Healthy Activities, sports and exercise (CHASE) Genecology Research Group Sustainability Research Centre Off-campus Centres USC Noosa Centre Dilli Village Environmental Centre 6 University of the Sunshine Coast Mike Hefferan June 2011

7. 7 Emerged/emerging specialty areas:  Sustainability - community - water  Life sciences  Genomics / Forestry - Fisheries  Urban development - economics - planning - engineering Research Centres Mike Hefferan June 2011

8. Regional Engagement 2011  External context:  Engaging with purpose  Linked offers – teaching, research and engagement  Regional profile and leadership  Building links  Internal context:  Building interest and commitment  Building knowledge  Projects  Regional engagement as an academic discipline Mike Hefferan June 2011

9. Our approach to sustainability...  Strategic positioning of USC  What is really important to this region / community?  Manifestations i. The site... bare land to ‘Envirodevelopment’ 6 star ii. Research centre in sustainability (water inundation and community impacts) iii. Research station – Fraser Island (world heritage) iv. Genomics – fish and hardwood timbers v. Focus / events / coordination 9 Mike Hefferan June 2011

10. 10 Mike Hefferan June 2011

11. Mike Hefferan, PhD Pro Vice Chancellor and Professor Property and Development Office of Engagement, University of the Sunshine Coast Talloires Leaders Network Conference, Madrid, Spain June 2011