Tarkett is a French company that manufactures and markets commercial flooring products, with a specific focus on education and healthcare environments. Ralph Jorissen is the managing director of Tarkett’s Australian subsidiary, which is rolling out its new iQ One range. ...
More »RUN announces new chair, USC’s Hill
University of the Sunshine Coast vice-chancellor professor Greg Hill will replace University of Southern Queensland vice-chancellor Jan Thomas as chair of the Regional Universities Network (RUN) on November 17, 2016. RUN's other universities are Central Queensland University, Federation University, Southern Cross ...
More »‘Talking Eds’, episode 17: PPL double dipping, handing abuse claims, maintaining independence, US election
In this week's episode of Talking Eds, the team behind Campus Review, Education Review and Early Learning Review look at why parental leave double dipping seems destined to say, hear from several youngsters on the importance of listening to abuse claims, ...
More »UTS aims for autonomy at intersection of innovation, industry
Chinese technology brand Huawei hosted its Asia-Pacific Innovation Day – which is actually two days – labeled 'The Brilliance of Exploration in Sydney', on November 2–3. Speaking on the importance of science and co-operation was University of Technology Sydney deputy vice-chancellor, research, ...
More »13 recommendations to remedy VET’s woes
Earlier this year, Claire Rasmussen, director of VET practice at Federation University TAFE, completed a fellowship through the International Specialised Skills Institute (ISSI), which took her to Switzerland and the UK. Concerned by the lack of strategy within Australia’s national ...
More »500,000 vocational students to miss out
At least half a million young Australians won't get the chance to develop their skills and get a better job if the government pushes ahead with a planned vocational loans overhaul, the sector warns. It's also cautioning there could be ...
More »OpenLearning, TAFE NSW launch VET model that drops upfront fees
Adam Brimo is the chief executive of OpenLearning, an online start-up in which students can enrol for free and pay only for certification. OpenLearning recently signed a partnership with TAFE NSW's Hunter Institute to launch a new VET platform called ...
More »Publishing academic papers: a high-stakes name game
The unprecedented focus on published research and grants for career advancement has generated some contested issues related to who gets credit and why. It is a sad truth that in many ways an academic career today hinges simply on producing ...
More »Amid technology, learn to remain human
New technology has already changed our concepts of time and space and exaggerated the divide between haves and have nots; education must help us keep our hold on what’s authentic and equitable. I have had the privilege to work in ...
More »With TAFE at a crossroad next direction is all important
Efforts to rebuild a cherished TAFE system face unprecedented challenges from a raft of failed policies. There is a whimsical Irish tale of a stranger who asks for directions to Dublin, only to be told, “If I was going to ...
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