Delays, flood cuts and grey areas have frayed unis’ nerves over the government’s structural adjustment fund. In this article • No word on SAF applications • Sector nervous about flood cuts • EIF element adds to uncertainty • Applications extremely ...

Like the ATN’s e-Grad school, an e-mathematics doctoral training centre will exist as a virtual community The Australian Technology Network is looking at new computer and communications technology to underpin the next phase of its collaborative program plans. The ATN ...

An inaugural gender equality conference will hear how the nation’s most traditional universities must make room for more women leaders at the highest levels. And the message is coming from within the Go8. The University of New South Wales (UNSW) ...

Christian Bumbarra Thompson has started his fine arts PhD at Oxford University as one of only two Indigenous Australians to study at the prestigious institution. Australian contemporary artist Christian Bumbarra Thompson (left) has made history as one of just two ...

In most cases it is about expanding participation both student and workforce, writes John Ross Griffith: Sport’s the key For Griffith University, expanding participation meant attracting students to one of its smaller campuses. Logan is in Australia’s fastest growing region, ...

South Australians want a contestable VET system, according to the state government. But the education union says there’s no evidence it will improve things. South Australians will receive guaranteed government-supported training places, its TAFEs will become statutory authorities, HECS-style loans ...

Several towns could gain university campuses, if SAF applications go their way. The Commonwealth “is not so interested in lots more bricks and mortar”, according to University of Ballarat vice-chancellor David Battersby, with TAFEs expected to host higher education’s expansion ...

The United Nations Educational, Scientific and Cultural Organization (UNESCO) and the International Union of Pure and Applied Chemistry have proclaimed 2011 the International Year of Chemistry. During the year, celebrations and special events will be held around the globe to ...

Dr Andrew Peele, head of La Trobe University’s Physics X-Ray Science group, has been appointed head of science at the Australian Synchrotron. The secondment was announced jointly this week by the acting director of the synchrotron, Dr George Borg, and ...

Dr Lindsay Heywood has been appointed an audit director with AQUA. Heywood has worked in various roles in four Australian universities, including as professor quality systems and director quality development at RMIT University. He has experience in ISO certification in ...