There are many similarities between blockbusting young adult novels such as The Hunger Games series and Australian books such as Taronga – but there are also clear differences in their messages for the young.
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A new report from the NSW Independent Commission Against Corruption says Australian universities have become increasingly reliant on income from fee-paying international students, and is letting academic standards slide for the valuable income stream.
The government’s announcement of a national science strategy is good for Australia, particularly for promoting engagement between science and industry.
The death of a 23-year-old boxer and the lifting of cage-fighting bans in every state but Western Australia raise the question of why we allow violence that would be criminal outside a ring or cage.
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The devised performance text of Beauty and the Beast at the Adelaide Festival promises to highlight concerns related to disability and societal taboos – but falls short of a world-class standard.
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Professor of Biostatistics and Epidemiology, University of South Australia
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Adjunct professor, UniSA Business, University of South Australia
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Lecturer of Media and Communication, University of South Australia
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Adjunct Professor, UniSA STEM, University of South Australia
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Eczema and Allergy Nurse; Lecturer, University of South Australia
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Adjunct professor and adjunct senior lecturer in tourism management, University of South Australia
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Course coordinator, University of South Australia
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Senior lecturer, Sport & Exercise Biomechanics, University of South Australia
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Professor of Clinical Neurosciences and Foundation Chair in Physiotherapy, University of South Australia
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Professor of Augmented and Networked Learning, Director Centre for Change and Complexity in Learning (C3L), Academic Lead AI for LIFE CRC bid development, Education Futures, University of South Australia
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Physiotherapist and PhD candidate, Body in Mind Research Group, University of South Australia
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Lecturer Learning Sciences and Development, The Centre for Change and Complexity in Learning (C3L), Education Futures, University of South Australia
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Lecturer in Performing Arts, University of South Australia
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Senior Lecturer in Screen Studies, University of South Australia
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Associate Professor and Associate Director of the Centre for Change and Complexity in Learning (C3L), Education Futures, University of South Australia
