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Future leaders reach summit

10 June 2009

Anthony Hong, Sophia Buchhorn, Melusi Zwangobani and Elizabeth Slattery.
Clockwise from back: Anthony Hong, Sophia Buchhorn, Melusi Zwangobani and Elizabeth Slattery.

Participants in this year's Vice-Chancellor's Ancora Imparo Student Leadership Program spent two days at the recent Future Summit in Melbourne, meeting local and international leaders and contributing to discussion on key challenges for the future.

The Future Summit is held each year by the Australian Davos Connection, a not-for-profit organisation promoting debate on economic issues.

The students, Anthony Hong, Elizabeth Slattery, Melusi Zwangobani, Joshua Tait and Sophia Buchhorn attended workshops and panel discussions on topics including the global economy, climate change, and technology.

Engineering/Law student Joshua Tait said the summit allowed for a constructive critical analysis of society and worked towards the possibility of healthy engagement by all Australians.

Arts student Sophia Buchorn agreed: "The summit allowed us to mix with influential leaders who will define the type of Australia we as the younger generation will inherit," she said.

Law student Anthony Hong said the summit provided a platform for contemporary issues to be raised and expertly analysed.

"Given the emphasis on the global financial crisis, the highlight for me would be the insight into emerging economies and their potential," Anthony said.

For Arts student Melusi Zwangobani and Business and Economics student Elizabeth Slattery the highlight of the summit was meeting the former Vice-President of Uganda Dr Speciosa Wandira.

"She was an inspiration due to her work in creating equality for women in Uganda and aiding development across Africa," Melusi said.

Forty undergraduate students are part of this year's Ancora Imparo Student Leadership Program, which is designed to help passionate and idealistic students prepare for future leadership roles.

Applications for the 2010 program are now open. For more information visit the Ancora Imparo Student Leadership Program website.