We live in a time of increasing cyber-attacks and security breaches. As universities hold a wealth of data, including personal information, technical resources, sensitive research data and intellectual property, they are prime targets for cyber-attacks. The .edu.au domain saw more ...
More »Why providing a secure student experience could be make or break for Australia’s tertiary education institutions in 2021: opinion
Pre-pandemic, higher education was Australia’s third-largest export category, responsible for contributing $37.6 billion to the economy in the 2019 financial year, according to Federal Education Minister Dan Tehan. What a difference a year makes. The higher education sector has been ...
More »Are you recording and sharing Zoom videos and screenshots? Beware of the risks
Since the COVID-19 pandemic, people globally have started using video conferencing platforms such as Zoom, Microsoft Teams and Google Meet for work, study and social meetings. 'Zoom' has become a verb, synonymous with video conferencing. Many Zoom meetings are recorded, ...
More »COVID CORPUS promises to bring best minds together and ‘avoid duplication’
A new inter-disciplinary database will enable researchers across the world to keep abreast of COVID’s latest developments, while also allowing them to contact lead investigators in their fields and seek resources and funding. Created by University of Birmingham experts in ...
More »Strengthening Australia’s agricultural sector during a period of significant challenges: new report
The Australian Council of Learned Academies (ACOLA) report released this week identifies and discusses challenges critical to ensuring Australia’s agricultural industry remains competitive in the future. While Australian farmers have a reputation for being among the most “efficient primary producers in ...
More »Technology’s role in empowering change in higher education
Key takeaways Technology is critical for enabling growthIt is critical that implemented solutions are fit for the futureTechnology is conduit for change, but also relies on a conducive culture, people and partnerships for true growth Technology is critical for enabling ...
More »Creating a community – how higher education institutions can leverage data to keep their staff and students close
As institutions move online rapidly and social distancing becomes prevalent, keeping a sense of community is critical to ensure you and your teams stay connected, wherever they are. Key takeaways Make data a part of the cultureThe importance of connecting ...
More »Ensuring educational excellence with centralised monitoring
Shaken by the COVID-19 induced collapse in international student revenue, campuses at Australian universities are buzzing with ideas about how they will survive in the future. Compounded by the pandemic, our higher education institutions are now even more dependent on ...
More »COVID-19 vaccine research theft should be a wake-up call for universities: opinion
Research for a COVID-19 vaccine is happening worldwide and is a vital factor in helping combat the coronavirus pandemic. Concerning reports are emerging from intelligence agencies in the UK, USA and Canada saying they have identified hacking attempts and cyber ...
More »Full marks for educators, the ‘digital convicts’ of COVID-19
There is general consensus that Prensky (2001)[1] was correct in his view that there are digital natives and digital immigrants – and that such personas would impact on future notions of learning and subsequently teaching. I hasten to add that ...
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