Day: April 15, 2013
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Labor slashes university funding
The Gillard government’s planned funding boost for schools will be at the expense of universities, with the announcement that it…
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STEM skill research
The various components of STEM – science, technology, engineering and mathematics – are being unevenly taught in primary schools, leading…
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SATAC to publish true cut-offs
South Australia's universities have agreed to disclose the manner in which tertiary entrance scores are used for university admissions,…
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Devil in the detail
Australia’s international standing depends on careful implementation of the Chaney report’s goals. By Helen Zimmerman It is with mixed emotions…
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Big picture
Leading researchers need to become research leaders, writes Mark Douglas Changes to the assessment of research are having profound effects…
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Stop short-changing regional areas
VET in regional Victoria has been particularly hard-hit by policy changes. By Dr Peter Whitley Regional Australia is the home…
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