Day: April 19, 2010
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“Borderline” research misconduct on the rise
While it’s important to expose the headline cases of research fraud, education is also needed to rein in lesser cases.…
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International students less than equal: Marginson
While state governments have failed to adequately protect international students, they continue to live in a regulatory limbo that fails…
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Victorian VET eligibility criteria “need tweaking”
The Victorian TAFE Association has called for a softening of the state government’s punitive eligibility criteria which reserve government-funded VET…
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High jumps or hurdles
Ros Brennan Kemmis on raising the bar on VET teacher qualifications. The quality and success of students are intrinsically tied…
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UK’s Golden Triangle conducts lion’s share of world-beating research
Only a handful of researchers in only five institutions contribute the lion’s share of world-class research in the UK. Twenty-four…
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Migration reforms could turn customers into competitors: Richardson
A shift to more skilled migrants could leave little for local education and training providers, according to a top economic…
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Research expansion needs a research agenda
It’s all very well to wish for more postgraduate research students, but what do we know about those we’ve already…
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International students less than equal: Marginson
State governments, particularly Victoria and NSW, have failed to act adequately to protect international students in the wake of violent…
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No more medical schools or places: deans
Australia’s medical deans say enough is enough, and call for a temporary halt to new medical schools and the expansion…
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Economy back to boom – but manufacturing headed for bust
Australia’s economy is going gang-busters again, but some sectors are continuing to slide – with implications for training. Australia is…
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GTOs not imperialistic enough
Group training has to think big, according to John Buchanan. The group training model should be extended beyond trade apprenticeships…
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High jumps or hurdles
The quality and success of students are intrinsically tied to the skills and abilities of the teachers and trainers. The…
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Reality politics hits US education sector
The bold American graduation initiative is the latest victim of health care congressional backroom deals, writes Martin Riordan. The Obama…
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Top providers suffer
Should outstanding providers of international education pay for the poor practices of others, asks John Mitchell. There is an unfortunate…
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