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Digital divide creates social barriers for refugees

Refugee migrants living in regional areas face a digital divide that is creating a barrier to social inclusion within the wider Australian community, new research shows. The study, conducted by University of Southern Queensland researchers, explored the challenges refugee migrants ...

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From China, with fear

A close look at one critical neighbour’s education system reveals policy shortcomings in Australia that must be addressed before it’s too late. By Martin Riordan Living on a sabbatical in Shanghai has certain benefits. Up close and personal, the Chinese education ...

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VET course withdrawal fees banned

A federal government ban on withdrawal fees for students who quit VET courses is proof that a deregulated education market encourages unscrupulous activity by providers, the National Tertiary Education Union has said. The new regulations, announced last week by the Assistant ...

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Schmidt to lead ANU from 2016

Nobel laureate professor Brian Schmidt has been announced as ANU’s next vice-chancellor. Schmidt, who most recently made headlines calling for the establishment of a national agency to address Australia’s poor track record in science, technology and innovation, has worked at the ...

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