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Grim prospects push PhDs to quit academy
Research suggests that in the US the PhD could symbolise the end and not the beginning of an academic career…
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Vic public and private providers unite on stronger regulation
TAFE Victoria has joined forces with the peak body for private education providers in calling on the state government to…
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Listen if a student says the teacher’s a dud: Vanstone
Students should be the ultimate drivers of quality at universities, and have a right to demand better standards, former Liberal…
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Key role for higher education in the Asian century
Higher education has a key role to play in dispelling illusions about Australia’s role in the Asian century, policy expert…
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Scientists need to tackle popular myths
Scientists need to find new ways of communicating with the public and tackling ingrained beliefs if they want their work…
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Ballarat initiative on women’s research
A research network to overcome negative trends affecting women researchers has been launched. The women’s research network was launched at the…
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UTS professor to head copyright inquiry
Dean of the UTS Faculty of Law Professor Jill McKeough has been appointed by the Federal Attorney-General Nicola Roxon as…
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Tertiary management awards launched
In universities and other tertiary education institutions across Australia academics and professional staff grapple with the complex demands of running…
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Take care in the VET goldrush
If you are building a pathway, you need a map. At least that is the clear finding of research into…
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Data linkage to assist policy making
Evidence-based policy implies a deep understanding of the world, which in turn requires data – lots of data. In education…
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Poor doesn’t mean expensive
A study casts doubt on the belief that students from disadvantaged backgrounds use up more resources at university. Recent research at La Trobe University’s Equity and Student Services…
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Measurement tools outdated
Regional universities, with a very different mix of students, will be at a disadvantage when compared with metropolitan institutions writes…
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ANU professor takes on UN over Burma drugs report
Australian National University academic Des Ball has declared his own war on drugs with the UN. Professor Ball, who works…
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Casual staff and academic freedom
The growing use of contract and casual staff in higher education globally raises public interest issues, and a crucial one…
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Boost in research funds for UC
The University of Canberra tripled its research income in the past year signing contracts to the value of $21.2 million,…
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New subject strengthens link to internships
Bond University has launched its new subject to prepare students for the workplace and is already getting some good feedback. …
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A BUPPP on the way to the work
One university has introduced an innovative program to prepare their graduates for the workplace. There is growing pressure on universities…
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Finding funds for outback digs
The cost of research for archaeology and anthropology could be reduced by tapping money that mining companies pay for cultural…
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Casual work hurting sector, inquiry told
Higher education is one of the worst areas for job security in the nation, says the NTEU. An inquiry into…
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Accountants add up cost of sustainability
To meet future demands accountants will have to look outside traditional business to concentrate more on areas such as science,…
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COAG must act over VET changes
With alarm bells ringing in Victoria, there must be an inquiry into the shift away from public to private providers,…
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One campus with different goals
As unis, TAFEs and private providers move into each other’s territory some interesting challenges arise, writes Nick Fredman. It is…
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More English is not better English
The NT government continues with a language education policy that is not supported by domestic and international research, writes Rosa…
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