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Value of degree has fallen

A study by the University of Warwick has found the higher salary that graduates traditionally earn by having a university degree has significantly fallen during the past decade. The findings revealed graduate transitions into the labour market have been affected ...

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Study proves a pain in the maths

Fear of maths can be so bad that it can cause some people physical pain. Researchers from the University of Chicago have found that anxiety about the subject can activate regions of the brain linked with the experience of physical ...

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Strong support for Asian Century

Universities have welcomed the government’s new international focus but have called for more funds to implement the bold plans. The federal government’s Australia in the Asian Century white paper sets out ambitious targets for the nation to embrace our neighbours ...

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The puff of life

Monash researchers are close to perfecting an inhaler that will save the lives of new mothers. Every year up to 150,000 women in developing countries die during childbirth from postpartum haemorrhage but a new maternity drug that could be delivered ...

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Greener campuses can save money

Universities teach and carry out research into energy efficiency but it is time to put the theory to work. Universities are major energy users and emitters of greenhouse gases that contribute to global warming. As centres of learning and research, ...

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THE LAST HUMMER

The vehicle that looks like a railway carriage on wheels charging down the highway is a reminder of the rapid evolution of vehicle design priorities. The last Hummer rolled off the production line in 2010, its fate sealed by being ...

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Overseas ventures a success

Monash has built on its strong international student base to develop a more networked university of the Asia Pacific. Although it has become almost routine to say so, we are living in a time of transformational change. We are still ...

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NBN key to teaching languages

The national broadband network will be very important in helping Australia reach the goals of the Asian Century proposals The Prime Minister’s commitment to building the Asian language competencies of Australians as an outcome of the Asian Century white paper ...

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Queensland leader welcomes reform

Kaylene Harth, institute director, Metropolitan South Institute of TAFE, responds to the final report of the state’s Skills and Training Taskforce. What broad opportunities do you see arising from the report’s recommendation about the future role and purpose of TAFE ...

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