Go8 carries Australia’s subject rankings
The Group of Eight leads the pack for domestic institutions in the latest subject rankings, anchoring Australia’s third place performance. The QS World University Rankings by Subject 2016 - released overnight - lists the top universities of 42 subject areas. It determines ranking ...
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OTI shuts off new enrolments
The Open Training Institute – Open Universities Australia’s VET arm – has announced it has closed off new enrolments, permanently. Paul Wappett, OUA chief executive, said the scandals which have rocked private VET and down turning demand have undermined the business's future. OUA will ...
More »USYD readies fabulous jacaranda float for Mardi Gras
Glitz, glamour, glitter – three words that aren’t normally associated with universities. Except on Saturday, when the University of Sydney adds its colour to the rainbow parade of Sydney’s Mardi Gras. Getting the float up and running is a race against ...
More »Educational research neglects kids’ middle years: report
Educational research and policy has ignored students in their middle years and this neglect is increasing marginalisation, a new report has argued. The final report of the Australian Child Wellbeing Project (ACWP) – a collaboration between the Australian Council for ...
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QS ranks Deakin MBA best in Australia
QS Rankings has listed Deakin University as the best in Australia for online MBAs. Graduate employability was the main metric for QS Distance Online MBA Rankings 2016. This was followed by student quality, a program’s reputation, teaching quality, interaction between students ...
More »Opinion: Stop shonks, then reform VET
Vocational education should be the engine room of a nation’s economy, and one of the bedrocks of a cohesive society. It should prepare people for work. It should foster and encourage innovation, and support employers and workers in workplaces. A ...
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