ACRI was founded with over A$2.8 million in donations from two wealthy Chinese entrepreneurs that had recently migrated to Australia. Bob Carr (left) was appointed its director.
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Students taking ‘smart drugs’ to boost their academic performance are putting their health at risk.
If the government wants to encourage universities to translate their research to a wider audience, they should explicitly pay for it.
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In March 2018, all Australian universities will be submitting key performance indicators (KPIs) on their engagement and impact to the Australian Research Council. These measure how well universities engage…
Universities and other not-for-profit entities typically talk about surpluses, not profits.
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The fact that a university has a surplus doesn’t mean it has a profit to be either reinvested or returned to shareholders. Grants, for example, should be spent on the projects they’re intended for.
Journalism is changing - unis need to adapt courses to reflect this.
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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.
Companies relaxing degree requirements raises new questions about the value of a university education.
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A bastion of liberal values in an illiberal climate.
‘Your nationalism is not my democracy’ read the banners of a protest in Delhi against intimidation on campuses. February 28, 2017.
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Intolerance is rising on Indian campuses, where clashes initiated by right-wing student groups have slowly become the norm and freedom of speech is under threat.
Malcolm Turnbull arrives in India to discuss higher education, among other things.
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