A university technology consultant says posting lecture recordings is not digital transformation, and that digital change in unis may be halting at the leadership level, resulting in unsatisfied students and staff. Ernst and Young (EY) Oceania education leader Alison Cairns ...
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RMIT University union staff are expected to pass a vote of no confidence in its vice-chancellor Alec Cameron on Monday in response to waiting a record 1000 days for a new pay deal. Lecturers, tutors, academics, administrative staff and other ...
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CampusReview · Campus Podcast: Do academics need media training? Top tips for sharing your research "You are a spokesperson, not an answer person. You're there to answer questions and deliver your key messages." Theresa Miller How can academics excel in ...
More »Stan Grant leaves Monash to return to journalism
Journalist and former host of Q&A Stan Grant has stepped down from his role at Monash University, turning his attention to writing. Mr Grant, 60, had only been in the role for six months after signing up to lead the university’s Constructive Institute Asia ...
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Huge gender disparities in science, technology, engineering and maths (STEM) careers are the focus of many of this Friday's International Women's Day celebrations. Only 15 per cent of STEM jobs are held by women, and just 23 per cent of senior ...
More »90 per cent of female academics experience sexism
Female and non-binary academics are experiencing sexism at alarming rates, according to a recent survey, with staff reporting their male colleagues are interrupting them in meetings, speaking to them rudely, and downplaying their accomplishments. A survey by Griffith University found ...
More »High levels of burnout in uni cybersecurity staff
Chief information and security officers (CISO) working in universities stay in their jobs for an average of only two years, a cybersecurity industry leader has said. According to Charlie Hales, director at cyber security company Waterstons, CISOs in education environments ...
More »Shaping Australia awards spotlight universities’ nation-building role
A fire-retardant paint to save homes from bushfires and an easy-to-use blood sugar indicator that will change the lives of people with diabetes are among the transformative university projects honoured in the inaugural Shaping Australia awards. The seven Shaping Australia ...
More »Unis to build AUKUS workforce
Engineering and defence efforts at universities are ramping up as vice-chancellors, educators and the federal government look to build a nuclear submarine-ready workforce. The University of New South Wales launched its Nuclear Innovation Centre last Thursday, a hub where engineering, ...
More »Monash uni increases parking prices at four campuses
Monash University has boosted the cost of surge pricing for parking at its four campuses, with staff claiming they will have to fork out hundreds of dollars more to drive to work. Staff are unimpressed with the university urging them to “explore ...
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