By abolishing the 457 visa program the government has targeted a fraction of the problem, leaving the bulk of the temporary migrant labour force unchanged.
Malcolm Turnbull arrives in India to discuss higher education, among other things.
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A recent survey about sexual assault on university campuses was criticised as being unethical. So what is the right way to go about conducting such research?
All schools were closed throughout south-east Queensland due to severe rain.
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There is usually a historical reason why schools teach certain languages. But as new economies emerge, such languages may no longer be the best ones to learn.
Students from South Africa’s public school system battle to cope with the rigorous demands of any university degree without genuine, committed support.
Figures show that few reports of sexual assault have resulted in the expulsion of the perpetrator from the university.
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Prevention messages by universities are often directed at the victim and what she or he can do to avoid being raped. This may then deter reporting of the incident.
Intellectual inquiry and expertise are under sustained attack, says Barney Glover.
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How we calculate university drop-out rates must be amended to reflect the changing cohort of university students, who often dip in and out of study and take longer to complete their degree.
Sometimes only a water fountain will do.
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Students with chronic illness often get only a few hours of education a week. Telepresence robots could let them participate fully in classroom and school activities.
Many young people drop out or are excluded from mainstream schools.
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Fragmentation, inconsistency and a lack of accountability between alternative education providers means not all young people get access to a good education.
Children’s needs are not always catered for in the public school system .
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