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Budget is better, but regions need more: UON VC

Caroline McMillen is the vice-chancellor of the University of Newcastle. As the chief of a regional campus, she has a vested interest in promoting the interests of non-metropolitan Australia, centres that are often overlooked in favour of the bright lights and huge ...

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BUDGET: VET funding declines amid policy vacuum

The 2016–17 federal Budget confirms that Commonwealth investment in Vocational Education and Training (VET) will fall by more than $500 million in 2017–18, when the National Partnership Agreement on Skills Reform expires. There will also be reductions of $50 million over four years ...

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Budget snapshot: Key items affecting higher ed

SAVINGS MEASURES Higher Education Reform — deregulation shelved, funding cuts delayed to 2018 As explained in the budget papers regarding the government's deregulation reforms that were twice rejected by the senate: "The government will delay the implementation of the higher education reforms ...

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Science broadcaster appointed UNSW PVC research

One of the women spearheading the push for gender equity in science will soon direct the University of New South Wales’ research strategy. Professor Emma Johnston – marine ecologist, science broadcaster and prominent advocate for gender equity – will add ...

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