Charles Darwin University has announced the appointment of a senior education leader as its new head of the faculty of VET. Christine Robertson who has worked in the VET sector in two states will step into the role of pro ...
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Universities should be using the big data they hold on students to enhance success rates, according to a Deakin University academic. Associate professor Stuart Palmer said big data collected by university computer systems about students and how they engage with ...
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Keneally to mentor women in MBAs
Kristina Keneally has another new job. The former NSW premier and head of Basketball Australia has accepted an invitation to join the Macquarie Graduate School of Management as a mentor to women who embark on MBAs. Keneally, who was the ...
More »Australia has plenty to show the world’s international programs
Australian universities can teach other countries a thing or two about how to attract international students. The benefits of international study are many and varied. For students, an international education provides the opportunity to become a truly global citizen – ...
More »Open HECS-style loans to all students, expert argues
Policy expert Peter Noonan has called for a HECS-style system to be made available to all post-school courses. Mitchell Institute fellow Noonan said income-contingent loans, which the HELP scheme offers, should be equally available to all students in post-secondary education. “One of the ...
More »Schools must make a place for Hindi
Strengthening Australia’s long-term relationship with India depends partly on the investment schools make in teaching students Hindi. Recognising the importance of teaching school-aged students Hindi, the Australian National University (ANU) South Asia Research Institute is holding a workshop on Friday ...
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