How Australia became a cautionary tale
Our universities are attracting overseas attention - but not for the right reasons. By Erica Cervini.
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A tangled web
As a prospective student, how much do you discover going to each university's website? It's a mixed bag, say Erica Cervini.
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Taking nothing for granted
The Australian Research Council hands out millions in grants each year, but just how accountable is it? By Erica Cervini.
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Out of sight, out of mind?
Cheating and plagiarism are problems for local universities, but who is watching their offshore campuses? By Erica Cervini.
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Can't get no satisfaction
Australia's academics have a low opinion of university management and leadership, according to a new survey. By Erica Cervini.
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Let me entertain you
Students like their lectures delivered with a touch of vaudeville. Welcome to the world of ''edutainers''. By Erica Cervini.
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Lost in the fog of battle
Higher education hasn't really registered on the election radar. So much for the revolution. By Erica Cervini.
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Rise of the campus pollies
Australian politicians from Julia Gillard and Tony Abbott down have developed their skills at university, writes Erica Cervini.
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We were never first choice
Despite what universities say, changes to visa rules are not the only barrier to attracting more overseas students to Australia, writes Erica Cervini.
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Is there a honorary doctor in the house?
Just about everyone is receiving one, which raises questions about what an honorary doctorate is worth. By Erica Cervini.
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A casual affair
They've become the workhorses in most universities, but what chance does a casual academic have of securing a permanent job? By Erica Cervini.
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Hire education
State universities are underfunded, yet struggling private colleges are receiving government handouts. By Erica Cervini
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Apathy rules
If higher education has faded as a public issue, perhaps it's because academics are such poor advocates, writes Erica Cervini.
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What's up, doc?
Competition is heating up among Australian universities to snare medical students but it pays to shop around, writes Erica Cervini.
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