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These are volatile times in the TAFE sector; to survive, leaders need to establish a culture that is ready for change. By Christina Hong The current seismic shifts occurring across the VET landscape and the intensity of the dynamic at ...

Universities are going to have to be flexible to meet the demands of modern students and get the best out of staff. By John Dewar “The only man I know who behaves sensibly is my tailor; he takes my measurements ...

Macquarie offers new business degrees designed for the evolving global marketplace. By Antonia Maiolo From next year, Macquarie University will offer three new degree options designed to equip students to become leading professionals in international business. The degrees are the ...

Performance and music psychology academic Jane Davidson has been recruited by the University of Melbourne to serve as the inaugural head of the university’s major research initiative in the creative and performing arts, which is set to launch in 2014. ...

Award-winning urban strategist Andy Sharp has been appointed director properties, facilities and development at Curtin University, succeeding former executive director of properties Steve Harvey. Sharp was elected to serve as a member of the Curtin Council. His previous title was ...

Former US diplomat Robin McClellan has been appointed director of minerals research initiatives at Curtin University. McClellan was formerly US consul general to Western Australia and the director of the committee for the economic development of Australia. At CEDA, she ...

Professor Sandra Wills has been announced as Charles Sturt University’s pro-vice chancellor, student learning. The newly created senior role will focus on e-technologies. Wills has 40 years of international experience in education and technology to draw upon. She is an ...

Charles Sturt University has appointed professor Heather Cavanagh pro vice-chancellor international education and partnerships. Cavanagh has a background in molecular biology, identification of antimicrobial compounds and commercialisation of research; she has worked for CSU for 15 years in the school ...

Bernard Lillis has been appointed pro vice-chancellor, corporate services, for the University of the Sunshine Coast, following the retirement of Peter Sullivan. He is responsible for the areas of finance, facilities, human resources and information technology. Recently he was the ...

These two words from American slang came together by coincidence in the Oxford Dictionary Online’s 2013 list of additions to its database.  Neither is exactly new, but they have both suddenly become more prominent in the world of English for ...