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It’s not just a rumour – postgraduate qualifications do improve prospect for jobs and pay. By Antonia Maiolo Pull Quote: The greatest salary advantages from postgraduate qualifications were in the fields of agriculture, business and management, built environment, computing and ...

Tertiary education managers lauded for innovation and best practice. By Antonia Maiolo The presentation of the 2nd annual Association for Tertiary Education Management/Campus Review Awards for best practice in tertiary education management was a success, encouraging strong entrants and attendees ...

To reach their full potential, Australian universities must take advantage of one of their greatest assets. By Jan Thomas There’s no shortage of commentators giving advice to Australian universities these days. This, of course, is not surprising given the importance ...

These are volatile times in the TAFE sector; to survive, leaders need to establish a culture that is ready for change. By Christina Hong The current seismic shifts occurring across the VET landscape and the intensity of the dynamic at ...

Universities are going to have to be flexible to meet the demands of modern students and get the best out of staff. By John Dewar “The only man I know who behaves sensibly is my tailor; he takes my measurements ...

Macquarie offers new business degrees designed for the evolving global marketplace. By Antonia Maiolo From next year, Macquarie University will offer three new degree options designed to equip students to become leading professionals in international business. The degrees are the ...

Performance and music psychology academic Jane Davidson has been recruited by the University of Melbourne to serve as the inaugural head of the university’s major research initiative in the creative and performing arts, which is set to launch in 2014. ...

Award-winning urban strategist Andy Sharp has been appointed director properties, facilities and development at Curtin University, succeeding former executive director of properties Steve Harvey. Sharp was elected to serve as a member of the Curtin Council. His previous title was ...

Former US diplomat Robin McClellan has been appointed director of minerals research initiatives at Curtin University. McClellan was formerly US consul general to Western Australia and the director of the committee for the economic development of Australia. At CEDA, she ...

Professor Sandra Wills has been announced as Charles Sturt University’s pro-vice chancellor, student learning. The newly created senior role will focus on e-technologies. Wills has 40 years of international experience in education and technology to draw upon. She is an ...