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An internal investigation has cleared QUT vice-chancellor professor Peter Coaldrake of any wrongdoing after he dobbed himself in for revealing the identity of a whistleblower. Coaldrake reported himself to the state’s Crime and Misconduct Commission in July for naming a ...

It’s a good time for alternate approaches to lowering youth unemployment, such as the trade diploma.  By Bruce Mackenzie. One of the imponderables of government policy relates to the future of vocational education and training in Australia. In just over ...

Study finds age, field have biggest impact on effectiveness of mid-level qualifications. By Nick Fredman Vocational certificates have traditionally been tied to the trades, and bachelor’s degrees to the professions. What’s the labour market niche for those qualifications that fall ...

A presentation helps one educator find the answer to a burning question about opportunity.  By Stuart Middleton. A research report had just been released and after the launch I turned to a colleague and asked: “Do you mean to say ...

Numbers, metrics and KPIs must never replace a university’s unique and vital mission. By Celia Hammond. I recently provided an update to The University of Notre Dame Australia community in which I highlighted some key milestones and achievements of the ...

Is anything more important than refugee boats and the price of carbon? One CEO says yes – if you’re paying attention. By John Mitchell. With the federal election looming, the national media is consumed by a narrow range of issues, ...

New Sunshine Coast health and well-being precinct ready to serve the region. By Leeza Boyce. All men dream: but not equally. Those who dream by night in the dusty recesses of their minds wake in the day to find that ...

Degrees will cost more under the Coalition, the National Tertiary Education Union warns. By Dallas Bastian. Jeannie Rea, president of the National Tertiary Education Union (NTEU), has warned that newly elected Prime Minister Tony Abbott would increase the cost of ...

The Victorian Parliament has passed legislation to see Ballarat University change its name and move towards expansion. By Dallas Bastian. Legislation has passed through the Victorian Parliament moving Ballarat University further towards its name change. “Federation University Australia – or ...

p>CISA members take the stage at annual conference to let international educators know what’s on their minds. By Helen Zimmerman and Phil Honeywood As international education professionals, our careers are very much based on fulfilling the dreams and aspirations of ...