Leading an Australian university just got even more difficult. Minister Alan Tudge clarified in his UA conference speech what many feared. There is no new public funding for the sector. He restated that research needs to shift from being valued because ...
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Understanding the Challenges of Faculty and Students The accelerated shift to online learning has placed an additional burden on institutions and faculty to adapt course materials to the needs and preferences of students, while continuing to focus affordable learning and ...
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NSW treasurer Dominic Perrottet announced yesterday he is expecting final commonwealth approval for the commencement of Australia’s first pilot program for the return of international students within days. If approved, international students are expected to return to the state within ...
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CampusReview · HEDx Podcast - How leaders cope with incivility by academics - Episode 29 This episode of HEDx has Karl and Martin joined by Professor Lynn Bosetti of UBC in Canada, who gives insights into how Australian leaders in universities ...
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A shortage of maths and science teachers at a Queensland high school has exposed the growing crisis facing schools in STEM subject areas. It has also reignited debate among academics and professional bodies about what can be done to attract ...
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The latest Quacquarelli Symonds QS World University Rankings bodes well for Australia’s university sector, with all four of the country's highest-ranked universities improving their rankings and the Australian National University breaking back into the top 30 globally (27th). Most Australian ...
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Quacquarelli Symonds' (QS) latest report provides universities and other higher education providers with critical insights into how Australia and New Zealand can position themselves as destinations of choice for students in early 2022. In developing the report, titled Volume 1: ...
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A new study has demonstrated the positive impact of gaming on older people with memory complaints. The study compared conventional exercise to the effects of exercising using an Xbox 360 Kinect sports video game, finding those that gamed for two ...
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In higher education, we pride ourselves on being evidence-based decision-making entities. We promote our missions to serve our communities and to create a better world and better futures for all. There is strong evidence that diversity drives better organisational outcomes. ...
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CampusReview · Unpaid placements must be reconsidered - Podcast Professional placements are in many, if not most, university courses these days, with the goal being to strengthen students’ industry knowledge and links. But what is the price of these placements, ...
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