Higher Education News

Taking Our Place: Aboriginal education at the University of Sydney

EDNA - Tue, 2010-08-31 11:31
The University of Sydney launched the book Taking our Place, which tells the story of the diversity of engagement between Aboriginal people and the University of Sydney. The University of Sydney News, 27 August 2010

A tangled web

Third Degree (Age) - Mon, 2010-08-30 18:16

As a prospective student, how much do you discover going to each university's website? It's a mixed bag, say Erica Cervini.

Uni funding crisis a 'time bomb'

Australian | Higher Education - Thu, 2010-08-26 23:00
A POLICY expert has warned of a time bomb ticking over education, with demand for places likely to lead to students being turned away.

Sector faces 'precarious future'

Australian | Higher Education - Tue, 2010-08-24 23:00
UNIVERSITIES going for dramatic early growth have been urged to think again as political uncertainty casts a pall over plans to prosper.

Independents make day for rural universities

Australian | Higher Education - Tue, 2010-08-24 23:00
REGIONAL universities suddenly are in a position to benefit from the hung parliament that will be beholden to independents focused on local issues.

How to measure learning

Australian | Higher Education - Tue, 2010-08-24 23:00
THE new Tertiary Education Quality and Standards Agency will not be fully operational until 2012.

An enterprising concern

Australian | Higher Education - Tue, 2010-08-24 23:00
FEW Australian business schools are known for their research intensity or relevance for industry.

ERA of changed metrics

Australian | Higher Education - Tue, 2010-08-24 23:00
IN late July, universities submitted their data for the Excellence in Research for Australia initiative.

More action planned over staff pay rises

Australian | Higher Education - Tue, 2010-08-24 23:00
STAFF seeking pay rises at more than half the country's universities have taken more than 50 days of industrial action.

Facilities hamstrung by lack of money

Australian | Higher Education - Tue, 2010-08-24 23:00
AS universities embark on their building programs, there is growing anxiety about how to find money for burgeoning research infrastructure.

Not at the top of anyone's to-do list

Australian | Higher Education - Tue, 2010-08-24 23:00
WE are in for a protracted period of fragmented policy and special deals on higher education, whoever is in power.

Taking nothing for granted

Third Degree (Age) - Mon, 2010-08-23 15:00

The Australian Research Council hands out millions in grants each year, but just how accountable is it? By Erica Cervini.

CAPA Welcomes ALP Announcements for Education and Research

Latest from CAPA - Thu, 2010-08-19 13:31

The Council of Australian Postgraduate Associations (CAPA) has been impressed by the release of the Australia Labor Party’s Higher Education plan today, coming off the back of the similarly progressive policy from the Greens. “The ALP and Greens are showing due regard for the contributions Higher Education makes to national research and innovation, and CAPA is hearted by the dedications to progress both parties are planning” CAPA National Secretary John Nowakowski stated. “As one of the major industries of Australia, education needs to remain at the forefront of policy.”

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Out of sight, out of mind?

Third Degree (Age) - Mon, 2010-08-16 19:57

Cheating and plagiarism are problems for local universities, but who is watching their offshore campuses? By Erica Cervini.

Can't get no satisfaction

Third Degree (Age) - Fri, 2010-08-06 14:06

Australia's academics have a low opinion of university management and leadership, according to a new survey. By Erica Cervini.

AQF Must Support a Baseline for Quality

Latest from CAPA - Fri, 2010-07-30 18:28

 

It is vital that the Australian Qualifications Framework (AQF) is able to effectively sustain the national and international reputation of Australian degrees.  As the current cycle of consultation on the revised AQF framework draws to a conclusion, CAPA has released a brief statement in support of the quality of Australian postgraduate degrees.

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The 2010 Federal Election and Postgraduates

Latest from CAPA - Thu, 2010-07-29 09:35
The Council of Australian Postgraduate Associations (CAPA) has today released a report that outlines the key priorities for Australia’s 280,000+ postgraduate students in the lead up to the 2010 Federal Election.  The report is informed by the efforts of the Council of Australian Postgraduate Associations (CAPA) to support improvements and reforms for postgraduates for over 30 years, as well as ongoing engagement and consultation on the interests and needs of this important group.

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Sector faces perfect storm

Australian | Higher Education - Tue, 2010-07-27 23:00
UNIVERSITIES Australia has warned that the sector faces a "perfect storm" of factors threatening vital international student revenue next year.

New opportunities for remote communities

Australian | Higher Education - Tue, 2010-07-27 23:00
ANDREW Taylor regards his research interest, indigenous migration futures in the Northern Territory, as frontier stuff.
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