The centuries-old learning approach that western higher education is defined by has measured progress, success and value of learning as functions of time (credit hours) and space (on-campus). The rise of hybrid work, the growth of automation, sluggish workforce development ...
More »Why the staff to student ratio has no impact on student performance: opinion
We have argued for a number of years now that there is little if any relationship between quality teaching and learning and Staff to Student Ratios (SSR). Attempts to reduce the ratio is little more than a distraction. Student to ...
More »Researchers reveal AI could show how Covid-19 might evolve
Artificial intelligence could be used to explore how the Covid-19 virus might evolve, according to a team of international researchers. William Kelton, from the University of Waikato in New Zealand, has been involved in the ETH Zurich research, aimed at preparing for ...
More »Give PhDs the space to succeed: opinion
Doctoral students are a lifeblood of Australia’s universities, estimated at contributing some two-thirds of research output. Recent years have seen a global growth in the number of students enrolling into PhD programs, but this growth has been accompanied by a ...
More »Student paper shocks with Queen coverage
The University of Sydney’s student newspaper has received mixed reviews over its provocative front page coverage of the Queen’s death. The front page of Honi Soit bore the headline “Queen dead, Charles next”, with a photoshopped image of the Queen lying in ...
More »On the move – August-September
NEW SCIENCE DEAN FOR WSU Graciela Metternicht has joined WSU as its new Dean of the School of Science. Born and raised in Argentina, Metternicht will head west from UNSW Sydney where she is currently professor of Environmental Geography in ...
More »Indigenous leaders reflect on the legacy of the Queen and colonialism
Indigenous figures have reacted to the death of Queen Elizabeth II by examining the legacy of her 70-year reign over Australia. Britain’s longest reigning monarch died on Thursday evening in Scotland at the age of 96. Her legacy was complicated, ...
More »USyd STARS in sustainability awards
The University of Sydney has been ranked among the world’s most sustainable higher education institutions in the 2022 Sustainable Campus Index. Produced anually by the Sustainability Tracking, Assessment & Rating System (STARS), the Sustainable Campus Index uses a using a rating ...
More »Regions must be a priority for Jobs and Skills Summit, or national economy pays the price: opinion
Tried to hire a tradie lately? Or book a GP appointment? Or get an Uber at peak hour? Spare a thought for regional communities. While our capital cities struggle through the worst skills shortage in recent memory, regional Australia is ...
More »How the HE industry can ensure a secure state for critical infrastructure: opinion
The recently introduced Security Legislation Amendment (Critical Infrastructure Protection) Act 2022 (SLACIP) has led to significant changes around cybersecurity incidents for critical infrastructure (CI) operators in the higher education industry.1 For example, according to SLACIP, CI operators must report serious ...
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