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Only a handful of researchers in only five institutions contribute the lion’s share of world-class research in the UK. Twenty-four years after the UK introduced its program of targeting research funding at excellence whereever it exists, a very small number ...

State governments, particularly Victoria and NSW, have failed to act adequately to protect international students in the wake of violent attacks that received worldwide attention, according to a leading researcher.t, especially at night; targeted policing of hot spots where violence ...

Australia’s medical deans say enough is enough, and call for a temporary halt to new medical schools and the expansion of existing ones. In just a decade, Australia has added nine new medical schools, with the number of domestic medical ...

Claims that the government has used the EIF to pork barrel funds into Labor electorates overlooks the simple fact that 75 per cent of universities are actually located in Labor electorates. Innovation minister Kim Carr has slammed claims that the ...

The students union will conduct its own survey of teacher quality but promises it won’t use them to rank unis. The National Union of Students is hoping to get class sizes and increased funding for teaching and learning on the ...

A new report reveals that US universities are outclassing Australian campuses in providing high levels of engagement for international students. Australian universities must consider the reintroduction of specialist services for international students in light of new research that has found ...

This year’s VET Fulbright scholar has workforce development in his sights. If there is one thing that could put the education revolution on hold, it is the ageing workforce. Schools, VET and higher education are all facing an impending crisis ...

After hitting a low point in February, relations between India and Australia have begun to thaw after a visit from human resource development minister Kapil Sibal. Education agents in India might find themselves under increased scrutiny – or at least ...

First-year students are better informed and better prepared for university life. The problem is, they are just not engaging in it. Picture this. It’s 2009. There are two first year students. They are highly organised, extremely busy, happy with their ...

A major investment in medical training places by the federal government is unlikely to solve the shortage of intern places. Last week’s $632 million medical training package announced by Prime Minister Kevin Rudd has done little to assuage fears by ...