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Join The Purple House for another insightful talk: 'What is the international standard for student accommodation? Lessons from Australia's international education boom,' featuring guest speaker Cameron Bestwick. In this session, Cam will delve into the rapid evolution of student accommodation in Australia over the past 20 years. During this period, the number of beds has quadrupled to cater to the rapidly expanding cohort of inbound international students. He will highlight notable successes and failures in Australia's pursuit to provide quality, safe, and affordable student housing that meets the expectations of both local and international students. Taking a holistic view of students—including their physical, psychosocial, and educational needs—Cam will provide valuable insights into creating thriving cosmopolitan student communities. Date: 25th June 2024 Time: 10:00 AM - 12:00 PM Venue: Waterfront Residence, Sunway City KL *Scan the QR Code below for FREE REGISTRATION. About the Speaker: Cameron Bestwick is an expert in university campus housing and communities, based in Melbourne, Australia. He was the youngest university Chief Housing Officer in Australian history, leading the University of Melbourne's student accommodation department through its early establishment years and the COVID-19 pandemic. Cameron has also held leadership roles at the University of Sydney, the Australian National University, and peak bodies such as the Asia Pacific Student Accommodation Association and the National Association of Australian University Colleges. He now operates his own consulting practice, Swick Learning, which collaborates with education-related organizations to help their students become more engaged, resilient, and self-directed.

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