Software as a Service allows non-IT staff to be involved in the selection and configuration of the software they need to perform their role, which is resulting in productivity gains and stronger uptake. New research has revealed that Software as ...
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The just announced Australia’s Economic Accelerator (AEA) funding package has been widely welcomed as an extra injection of $2.2b Australian Government funding into support for enhanced ‘translation and commercialisation’ of university research. The initiative is explained in a co-released “University Research ...
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As thousands of university students make their return to campus, many will choose to remain online, making them twice as likely to drop out than face-to-face learners. High rates of dropouts are costing universities millions per year, and the numbers ...
More »The rise and rise of private higher education providers – opinion
Over two decades ago a new breed of private provider began to emerge in the highereducation sector. These were profit-driven, competitive and internationally ambitious organisations aimed at the market segment of potential students most unlikely or unable to attend full-time ...
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The start of year three of a global pandemic, with a new variant and all of its ramifications, is heightening concern among our leaders, staff, students and partners in universities. It is highlighting how feelings differ from earlier years. It is ...
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If there’s one thing the pandemic has taught us as a society, it is to be humble. Despite our collective wealth, advanced scientific knowledge and unprecedented technological capacities, we have been struck and wounded globally by a tricky virus. The ...
More »The link between student evaluations and teachers’ mental health: podcast
Academics may experience a loss of enjoyment, depression and panic attacks when the cycle of teaching evaluations occur, mental health researchers have found. A recent study from Southern Cross University found that students are using anonymous surveys to target academics ...
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Calls to secure the independence of the Australian Research Council (ARC) has sparked a fierce debate around academic freedom and government interference in independent research. In late December, acting minister for education and youth Stuart Robert vetoed six humanities research ...
More »HEDx podcast – Universities in 2022: a beacon of hope? Episode 43
Professor Jan Thomas – vice chancellor for the last five years at Massey University and Chair of Universities New Zealand – joins HEDx for the first podcast of 2022. She outlines the issues being faced in the different setting and ...
More »Universities will be the beacon of information, values and bridging of ideas: opinion
Almost everything that has saved the world from the pandemic has been the product of a university – from vaccines through to providing our communities with competent health professionals.
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