Day: September 19, 2011
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Moving into the dual sector future
The head of CIT says there are alternatives to a merger with Canberra University. By John Mitchell. Observers in VET…
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Daddy, when I grow up I want to be a professor
Dr David Crabmunch is putting his 7-year-old son Josh to bed. Crabmunch has had a particularly gruelling day at his…
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The dangers of working in a bubble
Rather than pushing governments aside, educators must work with them. By Stuart Middleton. I have heard of all kinds of…
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Men trading places at uni
Women are in the majority in degree courses, with more men choosing TAFE skills, and most people seem comfortable with…
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Moving into the dual sector future
The head of CIT says there are alternatives to a merger with Canberra University. By John Mitchell. Observers in VET…
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Online has to mean switched on
The push for a smarter country will mean there has to be big growth in e-learning. By Malcolm King. Next…
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Why TAFE teachers need degrees
Competition from private providers means those in the VET sector have to improve their qualifications. By Andrew Smith. In a…
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Creating the Europe of knowledge
The financial crisis has put pressure on the EU to catch up with US and Japanese higher education and research.…
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Go8 tells govt more time needed to respond to draft standards
Department defends approach to public consultation on qualifications standards. Department defends approach to public consultation on qualifications standards. The Group…
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First performance measure has been tested
Students in universities across Australia have taken part in the pilot University Experience Survey. Students in 25 universities across Australia…
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UQ launches PhD career program
An employment assistance package for HDR students after graduation is being described as the first of its kind in Australia.…
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Trades star in own backyard blitz
Skills week will shine light on TAFEs TAFE will get some overdue recognition when the first National Skills Week, dedicated…
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UC and CIT merger still uncertain
November date for ACT report means merger unlikely by Bradley proposed date. A report to the ACT government on the…
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Friendly guide to the acronym (FGA)
We have decided to befriend intersecting, interacting acronyms that populate the world of higher education. As you are all more…
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$265 million youth allowance gets thumbs up
Changes build on a seriies of reforms introduced by Gilliard government. The National Union of Students (NUS) says it’s relieved…
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Causal takes on casual
If you put your opinion out there you have to be committed to it. The blogging world is both more…
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Go8 ups debate on research impact
The Group of Eight (Go8) has joined the debate on research impact, releasing a paper about its value and potential…
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NT English-only policy under fire
Parliamentary enquiry hears NT, english-only for first four hours teaching, rule is damaging. Rules which require teachers in the Northern…
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Caution on changes demand will drive
The caps are off but now the real fun starts. Everyone knew it was coming, and it’s generally been well…
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Digital formats a problem for ERA assessment
A confluence of factors has created a publishing crisis for humanities and social sciences research from which it must emerge.…
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