Technology has disrupted the way universities offer courses, the types of skills we will need, and the duration for which we will need them. Here are three things universities must do to survive.
Casual academics provide flexibility for universities at a time when student numbers are uncertain.
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The higher education sector may be the the third largest employer of casual staff in Australia. More cuts to universities mean the use of casual academics could increase further.
Conflict resolution theory suggests we may be less likely to move toward a competing position if we have taken the time to learn about each other in a genuine way.
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Quality assurance programmes tend to ignore context - which means important elements of teaching and learning are overlooked and universities miss out on a real chance to improve their practices.
It’s no longer acceptable to upload chapters from a textbook onto a website and call it a course.
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It’s no longer acceptable to upload video lectures to a website and call it a course. We need to start redesigning courses from scratch to find new ways to engage students.
What are the alternative options for higher education to flourish in Australia?
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A crisis of sustainability is building up as universities continue to drift towards a more privatised system. It’s time we started looking at alternative options.
What sets brilliant university lecturers apart from their more average peers?
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The government has unveiled proposals for a new system to reward universities for excellent teaching.
An Egyptian engineer at work on a project to upgrade the Suez Canal. Engineers will be crucial in making the sustainable development goals a reality.
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If we want the Sustainable Development Goals to be more than just big dreams, Africa will need well trained engineers who can put their skills to good use in their own communities.
Rewarding the best teaching.
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The recent UK budget announced plans to allow universities that exemplify good teaching to increase their caps on fees, meaning they will be financially rewarded for good teaching practice. But how do you measure this?
Are universities counting their pennies?
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Large classes don’t have a good reputation when it comes to fostering student learning. But there are a few ways for teachers to adapt to bigger classes.