University of Oxford vice-chancellor Professor Andrew Hamilton is on an Australian tour that will culminate in a panel discussion this week on the challenge for universities to “change the world”. The panel, to include Oxford alumni and former Liberal ...
More »VET research sees potential pathway troubles
The LH Martin Institute is turning its attention to private providers in an ongoing study of educational transitions. Mixed-sector private providers and universities face a slew of obstacles that could undermine VET to higher education pathways, according to new research ...
More »The folly of debating science sceptics
Australian scientists say stepping into a debate with a sceptic is a waste of time. They are looking for more effective ways to communicate.
More »India to consider registry for agents and students
Mistreatment of Indian students in Australia is one driver behind a proposed overhaul of the subcontinent’s immigration regulations.
More »CISA power struggle continues
Growing pains at the year-old Council of International Students Australia could see a challenge to the group’s new leadership.
More »Press club debate is ‘shoddy journalism’: scientist
A National Press Club debate on climate change leaves academics shaking their heads, but the club says freedom of speech must reign. A leading Australian scientist has accused the National Press Club of shoddy journalism for hosting an event featuring ...
More »Study shows VET to HE students are resilient
The University of Western Sydney has found ways to smooth the VET to higher education pathway. New research shows students transitioning from VET to higher education can handle a few bumps, but they expect good information and academic support ...
More »VET turns inward at research conference
VET’s research community must get better at articulating the sector’s story, conference delegates have been told. A general lack of social and political appreciation for vocational education and training has been at least partly self-made, a national conference of VET ...
More »Peak bodies offer to help CISA smooth governance
Arfa Noor replaces Atcheson as president of the Council of International Students, but the organisation has some work to do to get it running effectively A rift within the executive team of the Council of International Students Australia (CISA) seems ...
More »Final pitch for SKA telescope
Innovation minister Senator Kim Carr (right)has underscored the Australian government’s commitment to the Square Kilometre Array (SKA) in a speech delivered to an international conference in Canada. Speaking in Banff last week, Carr told delegates at the Fourth International SKA ...
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