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The lack of tertiary education policy announcements from the major parties as campaigning gathers pace is hardly new. But the Opposition’s support of what Labor has already done is unusual. By Fran Molloy As September’s federal election draws near, it’s ...

In the face of “short sighted” funding cuts and a changing education system, Australia’s universities are rapidly emerging as potential world leaders, according to a new university rankings list. By Antonia Maiolo Australia has shot up in the latest global ...

In the face of funding cuts, Australian universities can remain on top of their game by maximising what they already own. By Aileen Macalintal Recycling buildings is a cutting-edge response for universities tightening their budget.  After all, many universities have ...

  The New South Wales parliamentary secretary Gabrielle Upton MP outlines the policies of the state government on international education. I know from my own time as an international student that it can be a challenging and hugely rewarding experience. ...

  Build a stronger, smarter nation. Put politics aside. This is the call of Australia’s research and science community as they urge political leaders to put short-term politics aside and back a strategic national research policy. The call comes from ...

  In the act of completion of a PhD, some truths become evident – such as the need to streamline the process. By Louis White Adeline Ong started her PhD at Monash University in 2003 and finished it at RMIT ...

New Zealand is about to move towards a flexible, student-centred approach to assessment. By Stuart Middleton when the announcement was made that the New Zealand Qualifications Authority was going to assess qualifications by delivering the assessments to anyone, anywhere, anytime, ...

  Take fast broadband, cheap mobile devices, and digital environment together, and you get the perfect reason to launch MOOCs or massive open online courses. By Aileen Macalintal These free courses have been the universities’ way of adapting to today’s technology ...

Three pivotal clinical leadership roles will lead clinical education, research and academic activities at the Faculty of Health Sciences at the University of Queensland. Professor Gerald Holtmann began as associate dean (clinical) in March. He will oversee multidisciplinary clinical engagement ...

Professor Gary Smith is Deakin University’s new deputy vice-chancellor (global engagement). Smith was previously responsible for the development and management of global partnerships as pro vice-chancellor (engagement and international) at the University of Western Sydney. Prior to joining UWS, Smith ...