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Looking local for regional teachers

Greater regional planning is needed to foster sustainable, locally sourced teaching workforces in rural and remote communities, a Charles Sturt University official has argued. The comments, from CSU education faculty executive dean professor Toni Downes, came in response to calls from ...

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Young: funding needs major overhaul

The Go8 has urged Australian senators to support federal government moves to deregulate university fees as part of a greater plan to diversify and strengthen the nation’s higher education sector. Speaking at the National Press Club on Wednesday, Go8 chair ...

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Uni-flavoured Commonwealth Games

Such was the dominance of Griffith University students and alumni at the Commonwealth Games that at one stage of competition the institution was able to brag that if it were its own country, it would be fourth in the medal ...

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Graduates struggling to find work

A historic low in the rate of full-time employment for new university graduates is cause for concern but not panic, the University of Newcastle stated. Data has found the rate at which Australia’s new bachelor's degree holders find full-time employment within four months ...

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The paper chase

Here’s the inside word on how to get published in a peer journal, from two who know what it takes. By Erin Mayo. Getting published in an academic journal is a career highlight, and one that takes plenty of preparation ...

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Market value

Researchers need to explore all avenues for promoting their work.  The University of Newcastle’s deputy vice-chancellor research and innovation, Kevin Hall, speaks to Antonia Maiolo about the importance of developing a marketing strategy for your next research project. CR: Why is ...

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So much to accommodate

Demand for student housing is booming and universities are piling on the amenities to compete for business. By Erin Mayo. Student accommodation has come a long way from the days of dorm rooms with shared kitchens and bathrooms. Today it’s ...

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Journey for two

The merger of Kangan and Bendigo is designed to bring financial stability and a supportive new organisational structure. By Grant Sutherland. On May 23, Kangan Institute and Bendigo TAFE formally announced they have agreed to merge. The premier of Victoria ...

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Getting ahead of the game

You find the perfect position and dust off your CV. But is it enough? Recruiters reveal how to be the leader of the candidate pack. By Dallas Bastian. When it comes to applying for a position as a lecturer or academic ...

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Opinion: Equity in subsidies serves students

There is little justification for lower levels of Commonwealth support for private higher education providers. By Adrian McComb. Some university vice-chancellors seem to want to determine what level of Commonwealth support students enrolling with their competitors should receive. This is ...

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