Day: February 13, 2012
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Some complementary medicine OK: Dwyer
There is room in Australian universities for the study of complementary medicine, the co-founder of a science lobby group says.…
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Boost in research funds for UC
The University of Canberra tripled its research income in the past year signing contracts to the value of $21.2 million,…
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New subject strengthens link to internships
Bond University has launched its new subject to prepare students for the workplace and is already getting some good feedback. …
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A BUPPP on the way to the work
One university has introduced an innovative program to prepare their graduates for the workplace. There is growing pressure on universities…
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Uni warned on overseas student numbers
The University of Sydney is over-reliant on international students in some faculties, to the point where a sudden drop in…
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Finding funds for outback digs
The cost of research for archaeology and anthropology could be reduced by tapping money that mining companies pay for cultural…
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US Navy sweet on our biofuel
Australian researchers have drawn the attention of foreign governments and big investors. The importance of energy reserves to Australia and…
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Casual work hurting sector, inquiry told
Higher education is one of the worst areas for job security in the nation, says the NTEU. An inquiry into…
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Sum of us, not some of us: mathematicians
Leading academics are calling for a campaign to make maths appeal to students and increase the number of teachers. By…
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Primary health care focus of new education program
Nursing researchers have developed educational tools to assist primary and acute healthcare staff. Rural acute care nurses will be targeted…
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A lack of chemistry
One of the reasons for falling science enrolments seems to be the growing number of HSC subjects. Darragh O Keeffe…
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Sydney acts on ‘irregular’ job moves
The fight over staff cuts at Australia’s oldest uni is heating up with claims that women are being discriminated against. …
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Accountants add up cost of sustainability
To meet future demands accountants will have to look outside traditional business to concentrate more on areas such as science,…
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