Researchers from QUT rolled out a sun smart project at the recent Brisbane Ashes Test at the Gabba aimed at reducing sunburn rates among spectators. Coinciding with National Skin Cancer Action Week, the project saw QUT researchers join the Gabba ...
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Fictionalised memoir exposes ‘dubious’ PhD experience in ‘modern, successful university’
I wake to the sound of raindrops tapping on the window of the tiny room in Pollock Halls of Residence. Situated on the edge of Holyrood Park near the foot of the dramatic little mountain, Arthur’s Seat, this should be ...
More »Project will elevate the status of VET
Australia’s National Apprentice Employment Network (NAEN) has welcomed a new initiative that will promote the range of careers available through VET. The Real Skills for Real Careers project was launched by the federal government today and will champion the benefits ...
More »A contract cheating update
More than 5 to 10 per cent of students engage in some form of contract cheating. In a tutorial of 20 students, therefore, one or two are cheating in this manner. Associate Professor Tracey Bretag provided this update on contract cheating ...
More »Dean argues against protectionism and closed borders ahead of CEMS graduation
The Dean of the University of Sydney Business School has urged governments and universities not to let international education be affected by what he called growing protectionism and barriers to the movement of people. Professor Greg Whitwell made the comments in ...
More »USC tasked with improving Australia’s airports
The future of Australia's airports could be in the hands of researchers from the University of the Sunshine Coast, after it was selected to advance airport pavement technologies across the country. USC researcher and airport pavement engineer Dr Greg White ...
More »A quarter of international students earn $12 an hour or less: survey
Many international students are being massively rorted by employers, a landmark survey has found. Researchers from UNSW and UTS canvassed 4,300 temporary migrants, many of whom were international students. Among other disquieting findings, they discovered a quarter of international students earned $12 ...
More »Flinders releases list of 100 must-read scientific papers
A list of 100 must-read scientific papers for ecologists is causing a stir in scientific circles, and it can all be traced back to Flinders University. Publiched in the journal Nature Ecology & Evolution, the paper was co-authored by Matthew ...
More »Australian students in top 10 for problem-solving: PISA report
Australian students are some of the world’s best collaborative problem-solvers, according to a report released yesterday. The PISA report included an assessment of collaborative problem solving for the first time, and ranked Australia 10th out of 52 countries – behind Canada and ...
More »Late billionaire funds elite Western civilisation degree
There were gold flourishes on the carpet, on the walls, and on the Ramsay Centre banners. A pianist performed the classics while waiters circled with trays of frigid champagne. There were bow ties, red ties and many dark suits. Private school ...
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