Monthly Archives: July 2015
‘Study drug’ use under the microscope
Queensland researchers are aiming to lift the lid on Australian university students’ use of so called ‘study drugs’ in an effort to provide a clearer local picture of an issue said to already be commonplace in the US. Led by University of ...
More »MOOCs transform teaching and learning in primary and secondary schools
Access to free online courses is allowing primary and high school students obtain university level education, something that was previously off limits prior to the birth of MOOCs. Australian National University (ANU) acting vice-chancellor professor Marnie Hughes-Warrington, who will take ...
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A pathway to success for students transitioning to university
The University of Western Sydney is creating closer ties with local training providers with Diploma Plus. The Diploma Plus pathways model was piloted in 2014 and 2015 by TAFE NSW South Western Sydney and Western Sydney Institutes, together with the University of ...
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Obituary: Adrian Marron, Australian vocational education leader and advocate
A short term contract teaching position in rural Australia led newly arrived Scotsman, Adrian Marron, who died on 4 July 2015 aged 61, to a 20 year career in this country, during which he helmed some of the nation’s largest ...
More »Male koalas get loud in mating season
Male koalas seeking sex get all shouty and spread out, partly to reduce competition from the other males. Bellowing seems to prevent fights between the males, as well as letting females know exactly who they are in the breeding season, ...
More »Research: Who is delivering foundation skills
Finding out who is delivering foundation skills is important in order to ensure we develop a workforce capable of delivering these skills within classroom and workplace environments. “Foundation skills – which is language, literacy, numeracy, and employability skills – they ...
More »New Zealand review provides data for effective, robust qualifications
Meeting the needs of stakeholders formed the basis of a recent review of training organisations in New Zealand. Careerforce, that led the research project, is the Industry Training Organisation or ITO for the health and community support services sector in ...
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