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University of Wollongong offers MOOCs course

The University of Wollongong has joined Australian massive open online course (MOOC) provider Open2Study, to deliver free online courses to the public. The first UOW MOOC which will run for four weeks aims to provide comprehensive research and science-based information ...

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Something’s not working

Graduates brought in to meet future shortage struggling to find jobs at present. By Louis White Australia may be gearing up for a nursing shortage in 2025, but in the interim nursing graduates around the country are struggling to find ...

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Adelaide, Flinders talk double degree

Collaboration would allow practical training sooner for education students. By Antonia Maiolo The University of Adelaide and Flinders University are exploring a new partnership that could result in the joint offer of a double degree in education in South Australia. ...

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Too many teachers?

There are more than 1000 initial teacher graduates not working full-time, but the figure is not out of the ordinary. Recent reports have shown that the state of teacher graduates’ employability is similar to figures for graduates in general. Australian ...

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Greatness has new meaning

Australia’s universities can serve it well by aiming to be the best at adding value for students and communities.  By Peter Dawkins Rankings of universities are in the news again, with the release of the Times Higher Education (THE) world ...

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Better for everyone

Trials of new tools within the VET sector aim to standardise procedures for maximum benefits. By Dallas Bastian The 2012–13 Emerging Technology Trials, overseen by the E-standards Expert Group (EEG) identifies ways in which new technologies can be applied across ...

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Deregulation is de rigueur

The Coalition is zeroing in on red tape; a comprehensive review of VET’s regulatory structure must be a part of those efforts. By Glenn Withers Deregulation is de rigueur. Certainly the Coalition has come to office with a mantra of ...

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NSW replaces VET advisory board

The new body will have a focus on areas related to financial management. By Dallas Bastian The NSW Skills Board will replace the Board of Vocational Education and Training as the state’s VET advisory body. The replacement was made following ...

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Pathways through borders

The age of international cooperation in education has arrived; here are a few examples of how Australia is at the centre of it. By Phil Honeywood   Those who have worked in international education for many years would be well ...

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The early word

A new study finds a connection between long-term success and researchers who publish often while their careers are still young. A new study suggests that early publication success is crucial for aspiring young scientists and that one way to determine ...

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