One of Australia’s top design schools has become the latest to adopt an unusual marking system that has taken global academia by storm. This year, Swinburne University’s Bachelor of Design made the bold decision to remove grades from core sections ...
More »UA says small funding boost could help Australian universities generate $24 billion
A one per cent investment in research and development could raise productivity and increase Australia’s revenue by $24 billion over the next decade, says Universities Australia. This means for every $1 invested in the research sector, $5 would be returned to ...
More »Sector alert over illegal contract cheating
Australia’s tertiary regulator has flagged an increase in online contractors amping up advertising for illegal cheating services. In a statement, the Tertiary Education Quality and Standards Agency (TEQSA) said the return to face-to-face learning had seen material promoting “assignment help” ...
More »Women in AI award winner wants to help develop Australia’s future talent
From a very young age, Flora Salim has always been fascinated with technology, patterns and computing. The now UNSW Engineering Professor became interested in computing since primary school, when at just 11 years old she learnt how to code. Salim’s ...
More »Monash first in the world for pharmacy studies: QS world rankings
Australian universities have shone against international competitors in the latest round of global subject rankings. Monash University, Curtin University and the Australian National University all secured top spots in the twelfth annual QS World University Rankings 2022. Monash has emerged ...
More »‘Dark day for democracy’: NSW protest bill sparks backlash
New state laws cracking down on protests on major roads and railways have been labelled "disproportionate" and "lacking a rational basis" by a university law professor. Late Friday, NSW Parliament passed legislation which could see a penalty of two years ...
More »New international opportunities for the University of Sydney
The University of Sydney has joined Universitas 21, a global network that connects universities and provides international opportunities for students and researchers. Comprised of 28 universities around the world, The University of Sydney joins fellow Australian institutions the University of ...
More »Staff and students face increased national security threats: new report
New legislation to help shield universities from an increased risk of cyber attacks passed has through parliament. Under the federal government's second Security Legislative Amendment Bill, higher education providers will be mandated to report any significant cybersecurity incidents or ransom payments ...
More »New mentoring initiative aims to inspire next generation of female engineers
A new mentoring program dedicated to supporting young aspiring female engineers will launch at the end of 2022. Called ‘Hustle’ the new initiative will mentor and assist young women through their HSC in an effort to create a pipeline of ...
More »ANU study shows why male doctors are hurting equality
A study asking male doctors to estimate female numbers in the profession has shown up a mistake that could cause “insidious consequences”. Male doctors who over-estimate the number of women in the medical profession are also less likely to support ...
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