Psychological factors like anxiety and a loss of control are some of the common reasons Australians panic buy products, a study has found. South Australian researchers have investigated the cause and biggest culprits of the bizarre and frustrating phenomenon that ...
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QS report recommends ways to make Australia, New Zealand destinations of choice in early 2022
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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Can infinitives be split?a When do you use a pie graph?b Can ‘Earth’ be preceded by ‘the’?c What order should adjectives appear in?d All these questions of writing style and presentation – as well as up-to-date, research-based advice ...
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Browsing through the Cambridge Dictionary’s new words blog, as you do, it’s noticeable how many new compounds are being formed with the word zombie as the first element. Some of these refer to that horror movie staple’s habit of returning ...
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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 ...
More »Academic shines light on Melbourne Covid outbreak variant as ‘fitter’ strains persist
An Australian professor has shone a light on the Covid‐19 variant that is wreaking havoc on Victoria. UNSW associate professor Stuart Turville said the Indian strain, as it has become known, was one of three that had spread throughout the ...
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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, ...
More »Scholars explain three of academia’s most misunderstood fields
Apart from disciplines like law, medicine and education, others can provoke bemused looks among the public and “dismissive frowns” from academics in other departments. In this special piece from Times Higher Education (THE), several academics demystify their fields and explain ...
More »The brain, multimovement therapy, neuroscience, pedagogy and education: part 1
The findings of this research should be useful to consider by those affected by an acquired brain injury, including the person, their family, friends, and health practitioners. Plus, this brain-based neuroscience multimovement therapy study should also be useful for consideration ...
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