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Monthly Archives: October 2013

Too many teachers?

There are more than 1000 initial teacher graduates not working full-time, but the figure is not out of the ordinary. Recent reports have shown that the state of teacher graduates’ employability is similar to figures for graduates in general. Australian ...

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Greatness has new meaning

Australia’s universities can serve it well by aiming to be the best at adding value for students and communities.  By Peter Dawkins Rankings of universities are in the news again, with the release of the Times Higher Education (THE) world ...

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Better for everyone

Trials of new tools within the VET sector aim to standardise procedures for maximum benefits. By Dallas Bastian The 2012–13 Emerging Technology Trials, overseen by the E-standards Expert Group (EEG) identifies ways in which new technologies can be applied across ...

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Deregulation is de rigueur

The Coalition is zeroing in on red tape; a comprehensive review of VET’s regulatory structure must be a part of those efforts. By Glenn Withers Deregulation is de rigueur. Certainly the Coalition has come to office with a mantra of ...

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NSW replaces VET advisory board

The new body will have a focus on areas related to financial management. By Dallas Bastian The NSW Skills Board will replace the Board of Vocational Education and Training as the state’s VET advisory body. The replacement was made following ...

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Pathways through borders

The age of international cooperation in education has arrived; here are a few examples of how Australia is at the centre of it. By Phil Honeywood   Those who have worked in international education for many years would be well ...

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The early word

A new study finds a connection between long-term success and researchers who publish often while their careers are still young. A new study suggests that early publication success is crucial for aspiring young scientists and that one way to determine ...

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Graduate study pays

It’s not just a rumour – postgraduate qualifications do improve prospect for jobs and pay. By Antonia Maiolo Pull Quote: The greatest salary advantages from postgraduate qualifications were in the fields of agriculture, business and management, built environment, computing and ...

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Awards honour tertiary education leaders

Tertiary education managers lauded for innovation and best practice. By Antonia Maiolo The presentation of the 2nd annual Association for Tertiary Education Management/Campus Review Awards for best practice in tertiary education management was a success, encouraging strong entrants and attendees ...

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Diversity is a strength – embrace it

To reach their full potential, Australian universities must take advantage of one of their greatest assets. By Jan Thomas There’s no shortage of commentators giving advice to Australian universities these days. This, of course, is not surprising given the importance ...

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