Professor Judy Raper, CEO of TEDI-London, joins the podcast to describe how an alliance of research powerhouses Arizona State University, UNSW and Kings College are reconceiving design and engineering education in a start-up in London. A staff cohort with no ...
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LA TROBE MEANS BUSINESS Professor Aron O’Cass is the new Dean of La Trobe University’s Business School. The world-renowned expert in marketing strategy, innovation and new product development, brand management and data analysis was previously head of the department of ...
More »Survey reveals students’ key expectations on technology in their university experience
TechnologyOne recently published its latest annual Student Survey Report, which asked over 17 thousand students across Australia and New Zealand what they expect from their education experience to help uncover the developing trends in student behaviours and motivations in relation ...
More »Being noticed, different, prepared and fearless. How far can we go? Opinion
The current period is one of many dilemmas for all universities. They are celebrating newly busy campuses again without knowing how long students and staff will stick to them. They all missed providing face to face social interactions, which are ...
More »HEDx podcast – Being fearless in the unnoticed middle order, episode 47
Professor Colin Stirling, vice chancellor of Flinders University in Adelaide, outlines the positioning of Flinders to Be Fearless in its focus on combining world-class research with student success through new physical infrastructure. In this podcast he responds to the renewed prospect of SA university ...
More »Dementia risk may depend on where you live: Monash research
A Monash University study has found people who live in more affluent areas have superior memories and a lower risk of developing dementia, highlighting the need for better facilities in disadvantaged areas to promote healthy lifestyle habits and help curtail the growing ...
More »The goals of a 21st century engaged university: opinion
Today, a university’s engagement is a kaleidoscope. It extends far and wide and reaches into schools, colleges, industries, commerce, research and development and employment of almost every kind. Universities are ubiquitous throughout communities in every land. The sheer and simple ...
More »ANU study shows why male doctors are hurting equality
A study asking male doctors to estimate female numbers in the profession has shown up a mistake that could cause “insidious consequences”. Male doctors who over-estimate the number of women in the medical profession are also less likely to support ...
More »What characteristics will universities show to succeed for the long term? Opinion
A survey launched last week in London by the National Centre for Entrepreneurial Education reported on the priorities for UK higher education leaders as they emerge from the pandemic. It reported that the greatest challenge involves predicting the longer-term scenarios for ...
More »Outreach program needed to re-engage disadvantaged learners impacted by COVID – opinion
Community Colleges Australia (CCA) is proposing a national outreach program to re-engage disadvantaged and vulnerable learners who have left training because of COVID-19 concerns. Adult and community education (ACE) providers over-perform in reaching disadvantaged groups, but have experienced a significant drop ...
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