This episode of Beyond UWA features the panel discussion from the UWA Sydney Alumni Reception 2024, Riding the Wave of Change: Skills for the Future.
The conversation focuses on the high-demand skills reshaping our fast-evolving world, including Artificial Intelligence, data analytics, and digital transformation. At this conversation, moderator Professor Peter van Onselen and panellists Katie Daly, Han Wen Kam, and Jenny Tseng will cover some topics such as:
- The pace of technological advancement and its implications for the workforce.
- The importance of balancing technological literacy with essential soft skills.
- Common misconceptions about AI, its potential benefits and limitations.
- The challenges of managing the mental health implications of rapid technological advancements.
- The potential of micro-credentialing in continuous learning.
- How to balance innovation and fundamental human skills.
Join us for an insightful conversation that explores how we can harness technology to enhance our lives while retaining the essential human touch.
*Recorded live at the Sydney Masonic Centre on Tuesday, 17 September 2024.