Data linkage to assist policy making
By Sinan Gemici | 20th February, 2012 | Analysis, Management, News, Research, | Evidence-based policy implies a deep understanding of the world, which in turn requires data – lots of data. In education and training we need detailed information on young people; their family and community background, physical health, psycho-social development, as well More..
By Sinan Gemici | 20th February, 2012 | Analysis, Management, News, Research, | Evidence-based policy implies a deep understanding of the world, which in turn requires data – lots of data. In education and training we need detailed information on young people; their family and community background, physical health, psycho-social development, as well More..
Poor doesn’t mean expensive
By Andrea Simpson And Kerry Ferguson | 20th February, 2012 | Analysis, Comment, Management, News, Research, Top Stories, |
A study casts doubt on the belief that students from disadvantaged backgrounds use up more resources at university. Recent research at La Trobe University’s Equity and Student Services Division questions whether the current costs of educating low socio-economic status (SES) students are higher than for their peers. Over More..
By Andrea Simpson And Kerry Ferguson | 20th February, 2012 | Analysis, Comment, Management, News, Research, Top Stories, |
A study casts doubt on the belief that students from disadvantaged backgrounds use up more resources at university. Recent research at La Trobe University’s Equity and Student Services Division questions whether the current costs of educating low socio-economic status (SES) students are higher than for their peers. Over More..
Blog Rankings – online and out there first
By Jennifer Bennett | 20th February, 2012 | News, Research, Top Stories, |
If you are an academic in a fast moving field such as communications or media, there’s no substitute for publishing your work online, says Dr Axel Bruns, an associate professor at Queensland University of Technology’s Creative Industries Faculty. Bruns has More..
By Jennifer Bennett | 20th February, 2012 | News, Research, Top Stories, |
If you are an academic in a fast moving field such as communications or media, there’s no substitute for publishing your work online, says Dr Axel Bruns, an associate professor at Queensland University of Technology’s Creative Industries Faculty. Bruns has More..
ANU professor takes on UN over Burma drugs report
By Phil Thornton | 20th February, 2012 | International, News, Research, | Australian National University academic Des Ball has declared his own war on drugs with the UN. Professor Ball, who works at the Strategic and Defence Studies Centre at ANU has been following and documenting the illicit drug trade in Burma More..
By Phil Thornton | 20th February, 2012 | International, News, Research, | Australian National University academic Des Ball has declared his own war on drugs with the UN. Professor Ball, who works at the Strategic and Defence Studies Centre at ANU has been following and documenting the illicit drug trade in Burma More..
Victoria University researcher sounds alarm on nursing skill mix
By Linda Belardi | 20th February, 2012 | Features, News, Research, VET, | Victorian aged care facilities have reduced the number of registered nurses employed in the sector following revised legislation which has allowed enrolled nurses to administer medication. Russell Freemantle, a PhD research student at Victoria University is conducting the first-ever research into More..
By Linda Belardi | 20th February, 2012 | Features, News, Research, VET, | Victorian aged care facilities have reduced the number of registered nurses employed in the sector following revised legislation which has allowed enrolled nurses to administer medication. Russell Freemantle, a PhD research student at Victoria University is conducting the first-ever research into More..
Some complementary medicine OK: Dwyer
By Jennifer Bennett | 13th February, 2012 | News, Research, | There is room in Australian universities for the study of complementary medicine, the co-founder of a science lobby group says. Dr John Dwyer, an emeritus professor at the University of NSW, said the Friends of Science in Medicine (FSM) considered More..
By Jennifer Bennett | 13th February, 2012 | News, Research, | There is room in Australian universities for the study of complementary medicine, the co-founder of a science lobby group says. Dr John Dwyer, an emeritus professor at the University of NSW, said the Friends of Science in Medicine (FSM) considered More..
Boost in research funds for UC
By Campus Review | 13th February, 2012 | News, Research, | The University of Canberra tripled its research income in the past year signing contracts to the value of $21.2 million, its highest level of research income to date. This was almost three times the $7.2 million value of contracts signed More..
By Campus Review | 13th February, 2012 | News, Research, | The University of Canberra tripled its research income in the past year signing contracts to the value of $21.2 million, its highest level of research income to date. This was almost three times the $7.2 million value of contracts signed More..
New subject strengthens link to internships
By Kirsty Mitchell | 13th February, 2012 | Comment, Research, Teaching, | Bond University has launched its new subject to prepare students for the workplace and is already getting some good feedback. The Bond University Professional Practice Program (BUPPP) originated from the need to create a subject for students to undertake in More..
By Kirsty Mitchell | 13th February, 2012 | Comment, Research, Teaching, | Bond University has launched its new subject to prepare students for the workplace and is already getting some good feedback. The Bond University Professional Practice Program (BUPPP) originated from the need to create a subject for students to undertake in More..
Finding funds for outback digs
By Claire Smith | 13th February, 2012 | Comment, Research, |
The cost of research for archaeology and anthropology could be reduced by tapping money that mining companies pay for cultural heritage compliance, writes Claire Smith. Recent changes to grants programs run by the Australian Research Council (ARC) and the Australian More..
By Claire Smith | 13th February, 2012 | Comment, Research, |
The cost of research for archaeology and anthropology could be reduced by tapping money that mining companies pay for cultural heritage compliance, writes Claire Smith. Recent changes to grants programs run by the Australian Research Council (ARC) and the Australian More..
US Navy sweet on our biofuel
By Jennifer Bennett | 13th February, 2012 | News, Research, | Australian researchers have drawn the attention of foreign governments and big investors. The importance of energy reserves to Australia and its allies has been highlighted by a visit to our shores by the US Navy’s director for operational energy, Chris More..
By Jennifer Bennett | 13th February, 2012 | News, Research, | Australian researchers have drawn the attention of foreign governments and big investors. The importance of energy reserves to Australia and its allies has been highlighted by a visit to our shores by the US Navy’s director for operational energy, Chris More..
Casual work hurting sector, inquiry told
By Annette Blackwell | 13th February, 2012 | News, Research, |
Higher education is one of the worst areas for job security in the nation, says the NTEU. An inquiry into insecure work in Australia has been told that the precarious employment experiences and labour practices imposed on tertiary education staff More..
By Annette Blackwell | 13th February, 2012 | News, Research, |
Higher education is one of the worst areas for job security in the nation, says the NTEU. An inquiry into insecure work in Australia has been told that the precarious employment experiences and labour practices imposed on tertiary education staff More..
Primary health care focus of new education program
By Linda Belardi | 13th February, 2012 | News, Research, Teaching, | Nursing researchers have developed educational tools to assist primary and acute healthcare staff. Rural acute care nurses will be targeted in an education program designed to help drive down avoidable readmissions in NSW hospitals. From February, nurses in the Murrumbidgee Local More..
By Linda Belardi | 13th February, 2012 | News, Research, Teaching, | Nursing researchers have developed educational tools to assist primary and acute healthcare staff. Rural acute care nurses will be targeted in an education program designed to help drive down avoidable readmissions in NSW hospitals. From February, nurses in the Murrumbidgee Local More..
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