Marked by youthful dynamism and determination, the University of Canberra has treaded a unique journey since its inception. With a dual focus on producing profession-ready graduates and mission-oriented, problem-solving research, the University has risen in merely a quarter of a ...
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GOVERNOR TO CHANCELLOR Edith Cowan University has named former WA governor Kerry Sanderson as its fourth chancellor. She takes over from Dr Hendy Cowan, who is retiring after 14 years in the role. Sanderson said she was looking forward to ...
More »The fight for free speech: a tale of two controversialists
The apparent battle for free speech being played out across our university campuses is difficult to navigate, with many competing viewpoints and intangible ideas at play. The so-called ‘chilling effect’ and other actions allegedly perpetrated by universities to stifle open ...
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Building expert heads to Harvard The University of Melbourne’s Philip Goad has been chosen as the Gough Whitlam and Malcolm Fraser Chair in Australian Studies at Harvard for the 2019–2020 academic year. The visiting professorship was established at Harvard in ...
More »Indigenous excellence: whole-of-university approach key
Aboriginal involvement in key decision-making areas is paramount for a whole-of-university approach to Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander excellence, with the overall aim being shared responsibility and accountability across the whole university. Under-representation of Aboriginal peoples on high-level committees and ...
More »CTO Spotlight: How Stuart Hildyard is driving digital transformation to improve the staff and student experience at La Trobe University
“TechnologyOne SaaS has allowed us to be more innovative, so we can remain competitive”: Stuart Hildyard, Chief Technology Officer, La Trobe University La Trobe University Chief Technology Officer Stuart Hildyard has had a long, illustrious career in student and software ...
More »The fight for free speech: the culturally diverse case
Geoffrey Miller is worried about academic freedoms. As a self-identified “aspie” and “nerd”, Miller has already laid out the case for us to consider the effect free speech policies can have on those academics and students who are ‘neurodivergent’ or ...
More »Strictly speaking: software carpentry
The ancient craft of carpentry still implies hands-on working with wood, using tools such as saw, hammer and nails to join the pieces into weight-bearing structures. So the phrase software carpentry used for an advanced training course makes an odd ...
More »Don’t risk it: why universities need to manage IT security risks closely
Universities have embraced technology as teaching and learning tools, while students and staff alike typically rely on connected devices for far more than just studying. As university campuses serve as the hub of student life, providing reliable, fast internet access ...
More »Universities innovate with technology to thrive in fourth industrial revolution
University leaders are being asked to champion innovation in a world being reshaped by technology, in what the World Economic Forum describes as the fourth industrial revolution. These advances of technology are rapidly changing the expectations of students, and what ...
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