Month: September 2011
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UTSpeaks – Copy right or wrong [Part 1 of 5]
https://www.youtube.com/watch?list=PL895182412D3D6702&feature=player_embedded&v=Zi495ZdczBE
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Unlocking the hidden talent
More can be done for disadvantaged VET students but accurate data is needed to target the assistance. The lack of…
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One system not for all
The European dual education pathway might give our less academic students a better chance of work success. I have been…
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Fix it and they will come
Outdated thinking is leading to a big decline in the number of overseas VET students choosing Australia. If you think…
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How to keep the talent at home
To stop an exodus of our academics, universities have to look at how they manage the best and brightest. By…
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Start with schools to lift indigenous uni outcomes
As the Behrendt review enters the public consultation phase, a leading indigenous academic says it is high schools that have…
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Australian uni athletes shine in China
Uniroos are back from Summer games with 16 medals The Uniroos, the Australian University Sports’ (AUS) national team have returned,…
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Newcastle teams up with Sydney business school
Newcastle bachelor of business students will spend their first year at a college of management campus. Research collaboration and industry…
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Top lawyer gives back to alma mater
A successful graduate wants to help disadvantaged students reach their potential. The University of NSW has announced a $600,000 scholarship…
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Unlocking the hidden talent
More can be done for disadvantaged VET students but accurate data is needed to target the assistance. The lack of…
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Hands-on experience pays off
Aged care facilities and universities have recognised the need for collaboration in teaching undergraduates. Universities are increasingly working with industry,…
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Online and free could be the future of academic publishing
Publisher hopes to convince the world’s libraries and academic writers of the wisdom of open source ebook publishing for monographs.…
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Boost for overseas students’ rights
Australian proposed charter for international students presented at international conference. An Australian proposal for a charter on the obligations of…
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Linking minds to markets
Entrepreneurship and innovation between universities and business has to be promoted if Australia is to keep up. Why do Australian…
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Cut the red tape if you want to keep academics
Academics feel they spent far too much time doing administrative work, such as entering their publications to be audited, applying…
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Strategic review of the student visa program 2011 – Recommendations
Major changes to students visas gives sector certainty. The Foundation Stone Recommendation 1 That a new element be introduced into…
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Thymus gland pioneer could be up for a Nobel prize
Melbourne based Professor Jacques Miller is a strong contender for Nobel Prize in medicine predicts Thomson Reuters It’s been 50…
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Commonsense rules in Knight Review
Universities happy with sweeping changes to visa rules for students but TAFEs and private providers cry foul on limitations they…
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UWA
The Interdisciplinary Educational Research Institute (IERI) in collaboration with the Australian College of Educators will host a Showcase Day for…
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