Month: April 2013
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Fuelling medical research
Getting federal funding for medical research is becoming harder. Aileen Macalintal reports. Medical research, no matter how promising it is,…
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Science should come first
More funding is needed to keep Australian science competitive. By Antonia Maiolo It came as a “surprise” to Australia’s chief…
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The circle game
New South Wales premier Barry O’Farrell was on hand to launch a learning initiative that aims to create an open…
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Graduate workforce over-educated: report
New research suggests many graduates are over-qualified for the jobs they’re taking. By Aileen Macalintal There is a substantial mismatch…
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Universities ‘manipulating’ performance measurement systems
A number of universities are strategically reclassifying research ‘outputs’ to inflate their performance, a report by the National Tertiary…
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University attempts to fend off funding cut
The University of Wollongong has been lauded for acting to mitigate the effects of a possible $200 funding cut per…
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PhD students promote Aus-China bond
Early career researchers from the University of Melbourne will visit the ‘China 9’ universities to strengthen education ties between the…
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Time to tackle tertiary literacy
Many students have insufficient language skills for study – and not just because they’re from overseas. By Stuart Middleton It…
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In the News
Billions would make a difference
Universities need to reassess their alumni culture if they want to get more donations. By Ian O’Connor Alumnus Graham Tuckwell’s…
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Survival of the fittest
A prosperous future awaits for universities prepared to adapt to a changing landscape, writes Craig Lofts The relief felt by…
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Tertiary education the ‘smartest investment’
A university official has called for regional support to increase public investment for universities. The vice chancellor of the University…
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Don’t axe staff, NTEU tells universities
The National Tertiary Education Union has asked Australian universities not to cut staff after the $900 million ‘efficiency dividend’ cuts.…
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SATAC to publish true cut-offs
South Australia's universities have agreed to disclose the manner in which tertiary entrance scores are used for university admissions,…
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Stop short-changing regional areas
VET in regional Victoria has been particularly hard-hit by policy changes. By Dr Peter Whitley Regional Australia is the home…
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Big picture
Leading researchers need to become research leaders, writes Mark Douglas Changes to the assessment of research are having profound effects…
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Devil in the detail
Australia’s international standing depends on careful implementation of the Chaney report’s goals. By Helen Zimmerman It is with mixed emotions…
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STEM skill research
The various components of STEM – science, technology, engineering and mathematics – are being unevenly taught in primary schools, leading…
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Labor slashes university funding
The Gillard government’s planned funding boost for schools will be at the expense of universities, with the announcement that it…
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Self-imaging
The word self-image is usually understood as someone’s mental construction of themself, which may or may not correspond with their…
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Macro view is needed in analysis
Policymakers need to consider how much value TAFEs add to industry. By Dr John Mitchell The director of a TAFE…
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Qualifications lack credibility
The length of study required for qualifications varies hugely – and AQF guidelines are being ignored. By Felicity Dunn The…
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Onwards and upwards for TEQSA
The agency aims for a flexible approach to allow providers to adapt and thrive in response to changes in the…
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The hunt for funds
Universities need to speed up the search for alternative sources of finance. By Louis White It was back in 1986…
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Chinese alumni potential still ‘untapped’
There has still been no major research into the long-term economic contributions made to Australia by Chinese students. By Antonia…
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Overseas students to jump by 30%
Rapid growth in the international education sector will offer many new challenges. By Antonia Maiolo The number of international students…
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