On June 10, MortarCAPS, in collaboration with CAUDIT and StudyNSW, hosted a full-day of Higher Education Panel Discussions featuring leading voices from higher education, government, and industry.

Together, we unpacked the critical challenges and emerging trends shaping the future of post-secondary education in Australia and beyond.

Now, you can watch all six higher education panel discussions on-demand via our YouTube channel.

These sessions offer valuable insights for education leaders, policymakers, student support teams, and technology professionals working across universities, TAFEs, and vocational institutions.

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Watch the Higher Education Panel Discussions

The Future of Skills in Australia and the Importance of a National Skills Passport

Discover how skills-based learning, micro-credentials, and credential portability are redefining the Australian education landscape.
Learn about the National Skills Passport and its role in future-proofing student mobility and workforce development.

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MortarCAPS Higher Learning Data Standard: Transforming Higher Education Through a Common Data Model

Explore how the MortarCAPS Higher Learning Data Standard (MCDS) is solving data fragmentation and enabling smoother, faster system interoperability across the sector.

Want to learn more about MCDS? check out our About Us and Benefits of the Data Standard pages

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Winds of Change: AI’s Impact on Students and the Future of Industry

Understand how AI is transforming higher education, impacting student experience, teaching models, and institutional governance. Hear directly from sector leaders about the challenges and opportunities ahead.

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Student Wellbeing & On-Campus Support – Beyond the Classroom

Examine how institutions can deliver smarter, more student-centred wellbeing and support services. This session dives into new ways to connect student support, technology, and policy for real impact.

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Changing Tides: The Future of International Education in Australia

Learn how international education trends are evolving, including Australia’s competitive position, student preferences, and the impact of policy changes on recruitment and retention.

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Cybersecurity in Higher Education: Building Resilience in a Digital World

Hear from cybersecurity leaders about the evolving threat landscape and the steps institutions must take to build cyber resilience and data security in a digitally connected sector.

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Why These Higher Education Panel Discussions Matter

The higher education sector is undergoing rapid change, from rising student expectations and regulatory pressures to new digital capabilities like AI and shared data standards.

These on-demand panel sessions offer:

• Real-world strategies for digital transformation
• Insights into student wellbeing and support
• Practical advice on cybersecurity and data governance
• Global perspectives on the future of international education
• Roadmaps for skills-based learning and credential recognition

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Watch Now and Share with Your Colleagues

Don’t miss this opportunity to learn from sector leaders shaping the future of post-secondary education.

🔗 Visit the MortarCAPS YouTube Channel to Watch All Panels

These higher education panel discussions are perfect for institutional leaders, IT teams, student services professionals, and anyone working to build a more connected, future-ready education sector.