Steven MCDONALD

Western Sydney International, Manager, Learning Abroad (Short Programs)

Steven McDonald is a highly experienced administrator and leading advocate of Learning Abroad opportunities. Steven has a keen interest in developing and presenting best practice techniques and innovative projects in international education. He  is currently focusing on digital innovation and the development of Global Learning in a post-pandemic world.

Paper title

Running the Engine: Lessons from Administering 1,000+ Study Tours with Faculty, Providers and University Systems

Key Dates

Registration

Early bird open: 25 September 2025
Early bird close: 20 November 2025
Standard open: 21 November 2025

Standard close: 22 February 2026
Late open: 23 February 2026

Abstract submission close: 24 June 2025
Abstract notifications: 14 July 2025

Full paper submission close: 25 August 2025
Full paper notifications: 13 October 2025

Revised full paper submission close: 24 November 2025
Revised full paper notifications: 19 December 2025

Submission open: 27 May 2025
Submission close: 24 June 2025
Notifications: Late September 2025