To succeed, Europe needs citizens who are multilingual and open to the world. EU-level universities can lead the way with four key concepts: Identity, Diversity, Essence and Attractiveness
Children at the Lawrence Wilson Art Gallery, University of WA, at a 2015 exhibition of Elise Blumann.
Lawrence Wilson Art Gallery, University of WA
Some universities accept students into their teaching degree programs with an ATAR as low as 35. Do we need to raise the bar, or are other factors more important than a high ATAR for teachers?
Australian Prime Minister Scott was in Jakarta to discuss a free trade agreement between Indonesia and Australia.
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A more joined up approach is needed to make sure support for students is there when it’s required.
Students and staff at universities have many of the same health risk factors, including poor mental health and alcohol consumption.
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While creating a bigger university is an important incentive for this proposed merger, good leadership and a shared vision are needed to make it a success.
Research shows that 80% of medical students come from just 20% of the UK’s secondary schools.
In 2016, it cost A$12.4 billion to operate the Group of Eight universities, of which public funds from the government provided A$6.7 billion. The London Economics report reveals that the work of the Group of 8, delivered a return of over A$66 billion to the nation.
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A new report found that every one dollar of public funding spent on Go8 university research generated A$9.76 across the Australian economy, a roughly 10 fold return on the government’s investment.
Students take part in the colour run, as part of of the International Baccalaureate.
Does the International Baccalaureate make for a better rounded education for students?
Discipline, leadership and time management are some of the positives veterans say they bring to their studies. But not everyone has a chance to demonstrate these.
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