Eating more greens could be the key to staving off heart disease, according to new research from Edith Cowan University. Researchers from ECU’s School of Medical and Health Sciences studied the diets of more than 1000 women, focusing on their ...
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Initiative to look at benefits of university research
The Australian Research Council (ARC) has welcomed the findings of a report that examines how universities are translating their research into economic and social benefits. The Engagement and Impact Assessment Pilot was conducted this year in preparation for the first ...
More »Your money or your files: How universities can protect their valuable data
Australian universities are becoming prime targets for ransomware. Here are seven tips to help you protect your data. Australian universities possess a massive amount of valuable data and information, and they rely heavily on technology for all aspects of their ...
More »Rethinking online delivery
How universities can resolve student retention woes following fee increases. Student acquisition and retention rates are arguably the biggest challenges for Australian universities. While several factors contribute to this, a key concern is the cost of studying in Australia. This ...
More »ABS reveals better-educated gender
The education gap between men and women continues to widen, new ABS statistics have confirmed. The bureau's May 2017 Survey of Education and Work found women are out-learning men at higher rates than ever. In terms of degree attainment, 35 per ...
More »Flinders to become leader in Palliative care research
Australia is set to become a leader in palliative care research, thanks to a $60 million grant for end-of-life care projects. South Australia will particularly benefit, as Flinders University received $8 million for its palliative care related research. College of ...
More »Low youth wellbeing affects jobs and education
Below average levels of wellbeing among young people are linked to problems in both education and the workforce, a new study has found. Commissioned by Apprenticeship Support Australia, the Skillsroad Youth Census surveyed more than 13,000 Australians between the ages ...
More »Higher education is risky business
Universities are under increasing risk from fraudsters and cybercriminals. Australia’s higher education sector is under some pressure as a result of the government’s Higher Education Reform Package. Disruption of any kind increases risk in any organisation, but when disruption involves ...
More »Is it time to reassess the importance of the ATAR?
Is it time to reassess how the ATAR is used in tertiary education? The current policy climate in teacher education in Australia has a focus on accountability for outcomes as judged by a decreasing trend of primary and secondary student ...
More »The volunteer revolution
Volunteers contribute an enormous amount to Australia’s major civic institutions, including universities. The slogan ‘more give, less take’ applies far more to universities than to any bank in Australia. And that fact is even more pronounced in regional areas. As ...
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