Australian Research Council
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Industry & Research
Universities urged to value local publishing
A third of Australia’s academic journals already operate under the diamond open‑access model, but new research shows they rely heavily…
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Policy & Reform
‘This was a very difficult decision’: ARC experts resign in protest of political meddling
Calls to secure the independence of the Australian Research Council (ARC) has sparked a fierce debate around academic freedom and…
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In the News
Monash expert finds play-based learning encourages girls into STEM
A new study has found that girls as young as four can both overcome educational disadvantage and feel empowered to…
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News
‘This is a joke’: Senator asks tough questions of Australian Research Council
The Australian Research Council’s practices and guidelines were scrutinised heavily last week during a senate estimates hearing chaired by Senator…
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In the News
Investigating a period of change, instability and disruption – Professor Zlatko Skbris – Podcast
Professor Zlatko Skrbis, Deputy Vice-Chancellor (Education and Innovation) and Professor of Sociology at Australian Catholic University, is the chief principal investigator of…
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Industry & Research
USQ’s new scholarship program aimed at retaining local talent
In an effort to keep high-achieving school leavers in regional areas the University of Southern Queensland is offering a number…
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Industry & Research
New archive challenges Aboriginal Australia’s political history
The political history of Aboriginal Australians is being reappraised and rewritten through Victoria University’s Aboriginal History Archive (AHA). Containing thousands…
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In the News
Birmingham’s ARC vetoes: the sector reacts
The university sector has taken umbrage with the decision by former Education Minister Simon Birmingham to block 11 applications for Australian…
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In the News
Initiative to look at benefits of university research
The Australian Research Council (ARC) has welcomed the findings of a report that examines how universities are translating their research…
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