Dr Kishnani – The National University of Singapore’s program director for the school of design and environment – speaks with Louis White about the economics of sustainability, and ‘green’ as a brand and Australia’s role in its future. Australian universities, and ...
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Rankings reveal – from the top 3
The leading agencies for international university league tables discuss challenges Australian institutions face in moving up the list. By Dallas Bastian. Australian universities often have mixed results when it comes to international rankings. Some institutions frequently feature amongst the top ...
More »Innovators galore
Local universities are contributing mightily to advances in research and Australia should be getting more out of it. By Mardi Chapman. Foamed bitumen, thermal finger-printing technology, sustainable sports shoe manufacturing and improved weather forecasting are just some of the 50 Solutions ...
More »What it’s really worth
Researchers have cut through the perceptions and ranked the most overrated and underrated degrees for career readiness in Australia. By Dallas Bastian. Researchers have compiled a list of the most overrated and underrated degrees in Australian universities. The rankings, put ...
More »Keep accounting in the good books
The AWPA’s arguments for removing the profession from the Skilled Occupation List ignore many factors that drive the labour market. By Phil Honeywood . The Australian Workforce and Productivity Agency (AWPA) recently concluded another round of consultations about whether the ...
More »Web of deceit
A damning ASQA report raises questions about all online courses and underscores the role market-based policies have contributed to consumer exploitation. By John Mitchell. If online learning is poor quality in one industry, is it poor quality in every other ...
More »Ian James joins VU
Managing director of Mushroom Music Publishing, Ian James, one of Australia’s most well respected music industry identities, will take up a new role as adjunct professor in Victoria University’s college of business. Dean of the college of business, professor Colin ...
More »New DVC for research and innovation at Newcastle
Professor Kevin Hall is set to take up the position of deputy vice-chancellor research and innovation at the University of Newcastle. Hall is an accomplished researcher in the field of civil engineering. He has had a distinguished academic career holding ...
More »Renowned arts scholar takes lead role at VCA
Internationally recognised performing arts scholar Mary Luckhurst will take up a position as professor of creative practice and artistic research at the University of Melbourne in the faculty of the Victorian College of the Arts and Melbourne Conservatorium of Music ...
More »FedUni names business chief for Gippsland Campus
Federation University Australia has appointed Dr Andrew West head of business and economics at the Gippsland Campus. West joined the Gippsland Campus in 2008 after four years at Monash University’s South African campus. Prior to this, he worked in the ...
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