In part three of our podcast series on the megafires that brought destruction to Australia this summer, Campus Review spoke to Professor David Bowman from the University of Tasmania, a world authority in land management practices. This episode focuses on the ...
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Deliver what was once unimaginable
Personalised learning is increasingly becoming more and more of a conversation topic within the higher education landscape. But are the platforms and outcomes really worth the hype? VitalSource® truly believes it is, which is one of the driving reasons for ...
More »The words that dominated Australia’s lexicon in 2019
New words – or neologisms – give expression to hitherto unrealised or articulated ideas, and underscore the adaptability and beauty of the English language. They also reflect the political, social and economic contexts in which they arise. Interestingly, however, the Ozwords shortlist ...
More »Curtin researchers gain NHMRC funding for health projects
Two Curtin University researchers have received more than four million dollars to tackle the prevalence of vitamin D deficiencies among Aboriginal people and identify early signs of cognitive impairment to commence early intervention. Funding for both projects was announced today ...
More »Poor PISA results indicate a lack of ‘respect’ in Australian classrooms
A UNSW academic has pointed to classroom disruption and disrespect as key causes of Australia’s poor Programme for International Assessment (PISA) results this year. Associate Professor Jihyun Lee from the school of education said PISA measures the disciplinary or disruptive ...
More »How curriculum change and a new academic structure can provide a contemporary edge
Back in September 2017, Campus Review highlighted changes being made in the humanities and social science areas at the University of Newcastle, which involved the development of a new structure built around four multidisciplinary ‘clusters’. Aligning organisational changes to the ...
More »On the move | December
EGAN’S SUCCESSOR Macquarie’s longest-serving chancellor, Michael Egan, has left some big shoes to fill. Stepping into them is Dr Martin Parkinson, a public servant of more than 30 years who served as secretary of the Department of the Prime Minister ...
More »The Joyce Review of VET: good summary, incomplete analysis, solutions need a rework
First Ministers met at COAG and agreed to a new Vision for Vocational Education and Training (VET) for Australia. The impetus for this was the Australian Government announcing its Skills Package Delivering Skills for Today and Tomorrow in its 2019/20 budget, responding ...
More »New nationwide apprenticeships index to tackle skills shortages and unemployment
Apprenticeship seekers will now be able to check vacancies both nationally and by jurisdiction after Global Apprenticeship Network Australia (GAN) recently launched its Apprenticeship Vacancy Index (AVI). The index, which will be updated throughout the year, will show overall job ...
More »JCU ordered to pay sacked professor $1.2m
Former James Cook University professor Peter Ridd will line his pockets with $1.2 million from his former employer’s coffers should it decide not to appeal the Federal Court ruling. The marine scientist was dismissed by JCU in May last year. ...
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