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Some observations and reflections on the federal budget from a non-university perspective. By Tim Smith. The relevant paper in the federal budget documents on education ‘Transforming Australia’s Higher Education System’ is something of a misnomer. A more accurate title might ...

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Building on adversity

Tom Karmel explores the implications of the economic downturn for vocational education and training. It seems only yesterday that the big issue for Australia’s education and training system was how to address skill shortages. How quickly things change. Now the ...

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VET briefs

Melbourne college accused of offering grades for cash A Melbourne training college has been accused of being involved in a cash-for-upgrades scam, allegedly taking bribes from foreign students to upgrade their marks. An investigation by The Age has also uncovered ...

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Noticeboard

New appointments to ANUtitle of distinguished professor on Stuart Cunningham, director of the ARC Centre of Excellence for Creative Industries and Innovation (CCI) in recognition of his achievements as a researcher and his contribution to humanities nationally and internationally. As ...

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Country club crisis

The cold winds of recession are gusting over the manicured lawns and through the corridors of privilege, says Toby Miller. As I write these words, I’m sitting in a coffee house at one of our nation’s premier country clubs. Sorry, ...

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International briefs

Gender matters, but only for females Female students – or more specifically, female air force cadets – are more likely to succeed in introductory-level science courses if those courses are taught by female professors, according to a study by three ...

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Join the federation

From July, Australia’s universities will be looking for a supplier for the Australian Access Federation service which will promote researcher mobility and interuniversity collaboration. For researchers the decision can’t come soon enough, with many eager for the secure access to ...

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Last word

Strictly speaking - 'adaptogen'hips, and married a leading figure in Osama bin Laden’s inner sanctum. In The Mother of Mohammed, Sally Neighbour discovers a world of converts and true believers. This unique and confronting account from inside the jihad helps ...

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