Australia may be closer than previously thought to its target for higher-education participation by underprivileged students, according to the Australian Council for Educational Research (ACER). In 2009, the federal government said it wanted to raise the proportion of undergraduate students ...
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Are we spending too long at uni?
The return on investment for post-graduate study has been questioned but the evidence shows it pays off – in time. By Mardi Chapman A tight labour market can encourage people to spend more years at university – earning extra qualifications ...
More »Research must prove its worth
To attract further research investment, universities must demonstrate the benefits in dollar terms. By Mike Calford australia is well poised to be a leading nation in discovery, innovation, knowledge exchange and impact. We have a proud history of excellence, both ...
More »Universities can’t afford to cut support staff
Without professional support, academics can’t do their jobs, argues Paul Abela The Universities of the Future report by Ernst & Young sparked much comment and controversy last year, as I am sure it was intended to do. The report did ...
More »NSSC wants tougher regulations for TAFEs and private colleges
TAFEs and private colleges could face tougher regulations when applying for registration under a new system proposed by the National Skills Standards Council. Following a major review into the quality of the sector, NSSC today released a position paper responding ...
More »2013 Tertiary Education Management Awards open
By Paul Abela and Antonia Maiolo Behind every great researcher, lecturer and well-run university, TAFE, polytechnic, wananga or private-sector institution is a huge team of managerial professionals who perform a crucial role in ensuring smooth operations. For 37 years the ...
More »Gippsland and Ballarat campuses to merge
By Antonia Maiolo The Gippsland campus of MonashUniversity and the University of Ballarat plan to form one expanded regional university. The proposed merger has in-principle support from the Victorian Minister for Higher Education and Skills, Peter Hall. The new arrangement ...
More »ATAR bonus system ‘out of control’
South Australia’s use of bonus points, which can boost a student’s Australian Tertiary Admissions Rank (ATAR) to qualify him or her for entry into a particular university course, is “out of control”, according to University of Adelaide vice-chancellor Professor Warren ...
More »Cuts hit overseas student push
The South Australian decision to slash funding for a successful marketing organisation makes no financial sense, writes Malcolm King The South Australian government will slash $3 million from Education Adelaide’s budget in 2015-16, ending the agency’s role in bringing international ...
More »Are we spending too long at uni?
The return on investment for post-graduate study has been questioned but the evidence shows it pays off – in time. By Mardi Chapman A tight labour market can encourage people to spend more years at university – earning extra qualifications ...
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