Deep in the bowels of Dropvale University the VC and PVC are deep in conference. They are poring over an NTEU national survey about academic morale.The atmosphere is sombre.
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Death knell premature says skills boss
Australian manufacturers want training to be at work, about work, and for work being performed now and into the future. By John Mitchell.
More »Rankings not primarily for Academy says QS
Six differently weighted indicators go into the QS World University Rankings.
More »Communique highlights work exploitation concerns
The federal government promises to “review” the recommendations of international students at a second roundtable held in Canberra.
More »Call for mental health professions to apologise to Aboriginal people
Apology should be made to indigenous Australians for years of historic misdiagnosis.
More »Pedagogy ‘not’ cost-cutting driving tutorial cuts
Students to meet this week to decide on action as consultations replace some tutes.
More »Specialist university to open in Victoria
Melbourne College of Divinity to be Victoria's newsest university.
More »International student numbers decline again
International student numbers keep falling for VET and ELICOS and are up slightly for higher education.
More »Blog Rankings: Straight to camera
After doing a text-based blog for a few years, Harding switched to the video format after buying a small camera while in the United States last year.
More »Students showcase daring designs at fashion week
From 3D printing, to a renewed focus on sustainability and novel materials – this is a glimpse into the future of fashion driven by Australia’s next wave of designers.
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