Imagine a university taking advantage of this seismic disruption triggered by a global pandemic to not tweak, but completely transform, how it provides student experiences. Imagine that this transformation allows social and soft skills to be enhanced to an unparalleled ...
More »Training and its contribution to operational effectiveness during COVID-19: opinion
Training, applied and practised methodically, can and does make a significant contribution to the effective corporate structure. In difficult times like those thrown up by the pandemic, the main areas of focus should be in response to the question: “Is ...
More »And the answer to the million-dollar question is…
The current time is a curious mix of short-term, mid-pandemic adjustments that will be temporary, and long-term seismic shifts that will change the game forever. The million-dollar question is knowing which is which. The speculation has been widespread during the ...
More »Ranking addiction: Time to rethink the habit? opinion
In a post-COVID world, how much do the global university rankings really contribute to the sector’s ongoing financial viability? As we know only too well, COVID-19 has laid bare the reliance of some of our most eminent institutions upon international ...
More »How close is the third horizon of innovation in higher ed? opinion
Now is the time when all of our universities have more opportunity and need to explore, and counter, disruptive transformations to the higher education business model than ever before.
More »What universities are doing to address the rural doctors crisis: opinion
Assertions that there is little encouragement by city-based universities to encourage their medical students to seek training and employment in rural areas is simply incorrect
More »Back to the future: opinion
I was reminded of the past over the holidays when my kids bought me a turntable that allowed my old vinyl collection to be dusted off out of sleeves, mostly unopened since the 1980s. I was amazed they still played. ...
More »Why some VET teachers need to receive vaccination priority: opinion
Aged care, disability and foundation skills Australian vocational education and training (VET) teachers need to receive priority status as Australia commences its vaccination roll-out next month. The success of our national economic recovery through skills and training may depend on it. The Australian Government ...
More »Blue Monday or Blue Skies? A university’s search for meaning: opinion
The end of January is an unusual time even in a normal year. In the northern hemisphere, the end of January sees some of the coldest and darkest days. It is when credit card payments for the holiday that has ...
More »A HEDx Health Check to start the new year – Podcast
CampusReview · A HEDx Health Check to Start the New Year In the first episode of 2021, Karl and Martin are joined on the HEDx podcast by Professor John Germov, the Acting VC of Charles Sturt University in NSW. Together they reflect ...
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