What is Education Conference?
The NUS Education Conference (EdCon) is an annual conference hosted by the NUS to allow attendees to meet fellow student union represesentatives, leaders and activists. The conference hosts a range of plenaries, workshops and events over 3 days which:
- Allows NUS office-bearers to talk about their projects;
- Gives student leaders the opportunity to share their knowledge;
- Collates guest speakers to discuss their areas of expertise;
- Encourages attendees to engage in discussions and debates amongst peers; and
- Gives attendees the opportunity to network with fellow students involved in student unions & activism.
This year EdCon is being hosted by the University of Queensland Union
When and where is it happening?
Time: 9am to 6pm
Dates: Monday 26th June to Thursday 29th June 2023
Location: University of Queensland, St Lucia
Welfare not Warfare: fighting against war and inequality
This year edcon takes place in the context of hundreds of billions being spent on AUKUS, while student fees remain high and welfare payments are low. Join us to discuss and debate the course of action for student unions as we fight for a society where education and welfare are put before militarism and tax cuts for the rich.
From mental health support to affordable housing, financial assistance to inclusive campuses, this conference is a platform for sharing experiences, amplifying voices, and driving change. Together, let’s shape the future of education, ensuring that student welfare remains at the forefront of our national agenda.
#NUSEdcon23 #WelfareNotWarfare
Acknowledgement of Country
The NUS Education Conference has been organised across a number of Indigenous Nations and will take place on the stolen land of the Turrbal/Jagera people upon which the Univeristy of Queensland sits. Sovereignty was never ceded and this land was, is and always will be Aboriginal land. We acknowledge that Indigenous resistance, learning, celebrations, and knowledge practices have been taking place on this land for tens of thousands of years and endure today.
How do I register?
Registration is now open and will include access to all sessions of the conference.
Individual tickets are $140 which includes catering and access to 4 days of workshops
Are equity grants available?
Yes, the NUS is an organisation committed to equity, accessibility and inclusivity, in turn we are providing equity grants to ensure that as many students as possible can attend. These grants are provided on a needs basis and the NUS will take into account whether or not your studentorganisation is providing their own equity grants when considering your application – Applicatio
Can I host a workshop?
es, a big part of EdCon is giving student leaders the opportunity to share their knowledge. All students who would like to present their own workshop just need to fill out the form below and wait for confirmation it has been accepted – Applications close on Monday 12th June.
If you need some workshop inspiration, you can check out the workshops that were run in 2021 here.
Still unsure?
Don’t be afraid to reach out to our General Secretary Sheldon Gait – gensec@nus.asn.au or Education Officer Xavier Dupe – education@nus.asn.au) if you have any questions.