The early evidence suggests the demand-driven system is off to a good start but the ‘perverse’ incentive to underserve students who need more assistance should go. By Peter Dawkins. One of the initial steps of the Abbott Government in its ...

Unions say expansion of online offerings is already adding overburdening staff, adding to casualization. By Dallas Bastian. Massive open online courses (MOOCs) are on the rise in Australian universities and some are concerned that they will put more pressure on ...

The leading agencies for international university league tables discuss challenges Australian institutions face in moving up the list. By Dallas Bastian. Australian universities often have mixed results when it comes to international rankings. Some institutions frequently feature amongst the top ...

Local universities are contributing mightily to advances in research and Australia should be getting more out of it.  By Mardi Chapman. Foamed bitumen, thermal finger-printing technology, sustainable sports shoe manufacturing and improved weather forecasting are just some of the 50 Solutions ...

A damning ASQA report raises questions about all online courses and underscores the role market-based policies have contributed to consumer exploitation. By John Mitchell. If online learning is poor quality in one industry, is it poor quality in every other ...

Australia’s shrinking investment in science is jeopardising the nation’s future, academy tells Audit Commission. By Dallas Bastian. The nation’s investment in science is moving backwards and will drive researchers overseas. That’s the warning from the Australian Academy of Science’s submission ...

A new interactive online program to teach students the basics in consumer rights and responsibilities aims to meet a strong demand for such a course from business. By Antonia Maiolo. Australia’s competition watchdog has launched a MOOC-style course to help ...

A major initiative at Adelaide University aims to harness all aspects of technology to deliver a richer student experience. By Dallas Bastian. A 10-year plan to transform the way technology is integrated into learning and the campus experience is under ...

The University of Wollongong has joined Australian massive open online course (MOOC) provider Open2Study, to deliver free online courses to the public. The first UOW MOOC which will run for four weeks aims to provide comprehensive research and science-based information ...

Trials of new tools within the VET sector aim to standardise procedures for maximum benefits. By Dallas Bastian The 2012–13 Emerging Technology Trials, overseen by the E-standards Expert Group (EEG) identifies ways in which new technologies can be applied across ...