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Einstein’s gravitational waves spotted again

Eureka! Again. An international team of 1000 scientists, including 43 Australian researchers from six universities, have proven Albert Einstein to be right, again, by discovering a second set of gravitational waves. These waves were detected after the collision of two ...

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Don’t be cynical about gender equity

Research suggests staff cynicism about vice-chancellor pushes for gender equity could perpetuate inequity. Professor Isabel Metz, from the University of Melbourne’s Melbourne Business School, has gone into businesses and examined executives’ attitudes towards gender equity. She found many leaders are reluctant to publicly speak about the ...

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Strictly speaking | Yummy

New terms are constantly being created to label demographic groups, often by marketers wanting to target them. These terms are commonly formed using acronyms – as in the examples dinky (dual income no kids yet), kippers (kids in parents pockets ...

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On the Move – June 2016

Noted journalist reports to CSU Awarding-winning influential journalist and proud Wiradjuri man Stan Grant has joined Charles Sturt University as its chair of Indigenous affairs. Grant, who has used his media notoriety to help advocate for Indigenous issues such as ...

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Toughen up teaching degree entry standards: Grattan

In its long list of recommendations to the next federal government, the Grattan Institute is calling for tougher entry standards into teacher education. Grattan school education program director Peter Goss estimated there has been roughly one review every year, for 40 ...

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5 tips for getting girls into STEM for good

The gender imbalance in STEM fields is well documented. The need for more women in physics, engineering and computer science-related professions – for example – is being pushed by universities, industry and, in this election cycle at least, politicians. But ...

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