The Australian Universities Accord interim report released earlier this month identified a need to develop a more cohesive national tertiary system. Proposed solutions in the interim report include the establishment of a national regional university and also a national skills ...
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HEDx Podcast: What will be in the Universities Accord interim report? – Episode 78
Professor Mary O'Kane Chair of the Accord Review Panel joins the HEDx podcast for a second time through an interview with research partner HERDSA at a keynote plenary panel session at their annual conference in Brisbane last week. In an interview by ...
More »What role will technology companies play in a future higher education system? – opinion
There is much evidence to support the view that the future of work is changing rapidly. The accelerating decay in the value of acquired knowledge and experience is behind much of the increasing drive and need for lifelong learning. And ...
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Perth, Western Australia About the organisation Stanley College is an independent Institute of Higher Education and Registered Training Organisation. We have provided training to local and international students for over 12 years. We specialise in courses that address current skills ...
More »New $1m Flinders’ research project to tackle food insecurity
A Flinders University researcher has received funding to reduce food insecurity in South Australia by enhancing food preservation, minimising waste, and providing healthy options in food relief banks. Through the new Australian Research Council industry fellowship, Flinders Professor Svetlana Bogomolova ...
More »Why sewerage is keeping vice chancellors up at night
We recently brought together hundreds of university professionals for a series of technology user groups. I asked one Vice Chancellor who was there what was keeping him up at night, and his answer surprised me – sewerage and pipes. And ...
More »Uni’s ban Indian students as fraudulent visa applications soar
At least four Australian universities have restricted students from multiple Indian states from applying for study following a surge in fraudulent visa applications flagged by the Home Affairs Department. Victoria University, Edith Cowan University, Torrens University, and agents working with ...
More »University researchers find dangerous parasite in freshwater fish
A harmful parasite was found in freshwater fish last week by a team of researchers, sparking an urgent call for more university research funding. Charles Sturt University researchers, in collaboration with NSW Department of Primary Industries and the Narrandera Fisheries ...
More »A manifesto to change higher education for good: opinion
This op-ed summarises a HEDx submission to the Universities Accord. It advocates a manifesto for change to allow: Universal access for every individual with potential to benefit, and participants to be confident they can gain good outcomes, from postsecondary participation,Integrated ...
More »Academic journals caught in smokescreen
Publishers of globally respected academic journals are investigating the publication of papers linked to a foundation solely funded by one of the world’s biggest tobacco companies. At least three major academic publishers are reviewing how articles linked to the Foundation ...
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