Queensland University of Technology Professor Peter Corke has been honoured with the Australian University Teacher of the Year award for his instruction in robotics. The prestigious award acknowledges an Australian academic who has an exceptional record in student teaching, educational ...
More »Ditch uni degrees? Education forum debates future of tertiary sector
Key players in the education industry have collaborated on their second "Deep Dive" session, and are leading discussions on the future of Australia's tertiary institutions and workforce. Facilitated by Austrade, Cahoot Learning International, DeakinCo and General Assembly, the Sydney event yesterday brought ...
More »STEM graduates solve social problems
Staged in Canberra recently, the Battle of the Innovators competition saw Australia’s STEM graduates prove their worth in the form of solutions to the nation’s social problems. Hosted by the Department of Human Services, the event has been running for ...
More »WSU to launch drone operations
Western Sydney University will become the first Sydney-based university to formalise its drone operations, when it launches its Drone Research and Teaching Unit (DRTU) next year. Led by Dr Sebastian Pfautsch, the unit will use drone technology both for teaching ...
More »Students impress with big ideas
Australia’s university students have impressed the judges of The Big Idea competition, showcasing a plethora of unique business plans designed to tackle an area of disadvantage. The latest competition hosted by The Big Issue magazine invited students to develop solutions to ...
More »Cyber factory to train future students
A new ‘cyber factory’ in Tonsley, South Australia, will be used to train Australia’s future students in automation, robotics and implementing new digital technologies. Flinders University will install the Tonsley Manufacturing Innovation Hub with the help of a $490,000 grant ...
More »Project will elevate the status of VET
Australia’s National Apprentice Employment Network (NAEN) has welcomed a new initiative that will promote the range of careers available through VET. The Real Skills for Real Careers project was launched by the federal government today and will champion the benefits ...
More »Dean argues against protectionism and closed borders ahead of CEMS graduation
The Dean of the University of Sydney Business School has urged governments and universities not to let international education be affected by what he called growing protectionism and barriers to the movement of people. Professor Greg Whitwell made the comments in ...
More »USC tasked with improving Australia’s airports
The future of Australia's airports could be in the hands of researchers from the University of the Sunshine Coast, after it was selected to advance airport pavement technologies across the country. USC researcher and airport pavement engineer Dr Greg White ...
More »Flinders releases list of 100 must-read scientific papers
A list of 100 must-read scientific papers for ecologists is causing a stir in scientific circles, and it can all be traced back to Flinders University. Publiched in the journal Nature Ecology & Evolution, the paper was co-authored by Matthew ...
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