Having a university degree is grossly overrated

The National Centre for Vocational Education Research (NCVER), in partnership with St James Ethics Centre, are bringing the popular Intelligence Squared Australia (IQ²) live debate to Adelaide for the first time.
This landmark event will see nationally and internationally acclaimed speakers debate the proposition: Having a university degree is grossly overrated at the iconic Adelaide Town Hall.
IQ² debates are exciting, witty and thought-provoking in the traditional Oxford-style. It’s a lively night of excitement and interchange between the speakers and audience members.
Speaking FOR the proposition will be:
• Professor Peter Shergold, Chancellor, University of Western Sydney
• Annabel Crabb, ABC journalist and political commentator
• Dr Lynn Arnold AO, Chief Executive Officer, Anglicare SA
Speaking AGAINST the proposition are:
• Professor David Finegold, Rutgers, The State University of New Jersey
• Amanda Vanstone, former Australian politician
• Stephen Johnston, Senior Client Partner, Korn/Ferry International
Tickets are now on sale at BASS: www.BASS.net.au or 131 246
For more information, please visit: http://www.ncver.edu.au/newsevents/events/iq2.html