Thommy GATLING

Head of International Agreements, University of Sydney

Thommy oversees the university’s international agreements team, focusing on education, student mobility, TNE and international partnerships. He collaborates with faculties on strategic global engagement, expanding the USYD’s reach and student diversity. He has a background in legal practice, a Juris Doctor from UTS and a Bachelor of Arts (Hons) from UQ. Passionate about benchmarking and evaluation, Thommy has also taught English in South Korea, Ireland, and Australia.

Paper title

Navigating Student Demands and Institutional Realities in Outbound Student Mobility

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