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Top Stories
Why we need personalised competency-based education in universities: opinion
The centuries-old learning approach that western higher education is defined by has measured progress, success and value of learning as…
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Industry & Research
Why the staff to student ratio has no impact on student performance: opinion
We have argued for a number of years now that there is little if any relationship between quality teaching and…
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Industry & Research
Researchers reveal AI could show how Covid-19 might evolve
Artificial intelligence could be used to explore how the Covid-19 virus might evolve, according to a team of international researchers.…
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Industry & Research
Give PhDs the space to succeed: opinion
Doctoral students are a lifeblood of Australia’s universities, estimated at contributing some two-thirds of research output. Recent years have seen…
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News
Student paper shocks with Queen coverage
The University of Sydney’s student newspaper has received mixed reviews over its provocative front page coverage of the Queen’s death. The front…
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On the Move
On the move – August-September
NEW SCIENCE DEAN FOR WSU Graciela Metternicht has joined WSU as its new Dean of the School of Science. Born…
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News
Indigenous leaders reflect on the legacy of the Queen and colonialism
Indigenous figures have reacted to the death of Queen Elizabeth II by examining the legacy of her 70-year reign over…
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News
USyd STARS in sustainability awards
The University of Sydney has been ranked among the world’s most sustainable higher education institutions in the 2022 Sustainable Campus…
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Opinion
Regions must be a priority for Jobs and Skills Summit, or national economy pays the price: opinion
Tried to hire a tradie lately? Or book a GP appointment? Or get an Uber at peak hour? Spare a…
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Technology
How the HE industry can ensure a secure state for critical infrastructure: opinion
The recently introduced Security Legislation Amendment (Critical Infrastructure Protection) Act 2022 (SLACIP) has led to significant changes around cybersecurity incidents…
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Faculty Focus
Siddhartha and Jonathan Livingston Seagull: a brief glimpse – opinion
The year 2022 is the centenary of the publication of the novel Ulysses by author James Joyce. This writer has…
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News
ANU study finds retail industry completely transformed by technology, Covid-19
Australian retail workers are being left behind as rapid shifts in technology reshape the industry, a new study has found.…
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Opinion
Academic institutions are a ripe target for cybercriminals, here are 3 reasons why: opinion
Data breaches can happen to any organisation of any size or industry. But, academic institutions have been a primary target…
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Technology
How digital technologies and biometrics can streamline the student experience: opinion
The education industry needs to urgently respond to the changing nature of student expectations. While many students are returning to…
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Industry & Research
Five pitfalls of adopting the block mode of teaching, and strategies to overcome them: opinion
Block Mode of Teaching (BMT) is a model of teaching where subjects are offered in shorter periods of time. In…
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Analysis
(Non)reforms of the apex courts of Australia and the United States: comments and laments
In the aftermath of the overruling of the landmark Roe v Wade abortion ruling by the United States Supreme Court…
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Opinion
Five judges of the US Supreme Court are egregiously enforcing their political and religious agendas – opinion
The landmark ruling Roe v Wade 410 US 113 (1973), which in essence protects the right of pregnant women to…
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On the Move
On the move: June–July
DAVIS TOP PUBLIC SERVANT Former UniMelb VC Glynn Davis has taken on the position of secretary of the Department of…
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Analysis
Thoughts on the anniversary of the publication of Copernicus’ heliocentric theory
May 24 2022 was the 479th anniversary of the death of astronomer and scientist Nicolas Copernicus (19 February 1473-24 May…
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Analysis
‘Tests of viability’ of foetus in US constitutional cases and ‘Wednesbury unreasonableness’
On 24 June 2022 a majority of the members of the United States Supreme Court in the case of Dobbs…
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Analysis
QS World Uni Rankings 2023: another look – opinion
The recently released QS World Rankings 2023 leaves much to consider. At the global level, there is increased competition and…
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Podcasts
HEDx podcast – An EdTech slaying the dragons of cheating in universities, episode 51
Cadmus CEO Herk Kailis joins the podcast to outline how EdTech companies have emerged to provide support services to help…
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Opinion
Commemorating Bertrand Russell’s 150th birthday: is the universe or the multiverse (un)just? Opinion
One hundred and fifty years ago on 18 May 1872 the philosopher Bertrand Russell (May 18, 1872– February 2, 1970)…
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Top Stories
Will a new government undo knotted problems in the stalled reform of the VET National Agreement and the Australian Qualifications Framework? Opinion
Introduction, problem and purpose Australia has a new national government. All participants in the higher education (HE) and research sectors…
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Opinion
A post-binary approach to equity, diversity and inclusion in higher education: opinion
The last two weeks in Australia has seen outcomes from an election which some might argue has shifted the leadership…
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