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English squirrels have leprosy
JOHN ROSSThey were displaced by their grey relatives. Now Britain’s red squirrels have a new threat: leprosy.
The Trump effect
JULIE HAREWith the rise of Donald Trump to president of the US, the question now is what will it mean for higher education both in America and for Australia.
Paralysed monkeys walk again
JOHN ROSSWill the latest experiment result in restored movement for people with spine injuries?
Debate over: ‘statins save lives’
JOHN ROSSA study of more than half a million Americans has underlined the benefits of cholesterol-lowering statins.
College boosts tower demand
RICHARD FERGUSONMonash College is looking for 40,000sq m of space in Melbourne’s CBD or city fringe areas.
Minister quits over limo rides
RICK WALLACEThe dog limousine controversy has claimed the ministerial career of Steve Herbert, who tendered his resignation yesterday.
Uni ‘pussy’ chants echo Trump
SIMONE FOX KOOBRowdy Trump supporters were ejected from a Sydney election event after shouting “grab her by the pussy’.
Qld plan to ‘triple international ed’
JOHN ROSSQueensland will invest $6m in a partnership fund to boost the state’s profile as an education destination.
Biomedical award for rocket scientist
JOHN ROSSA Queensland rocket scientist turned bioengineer has claimed the $25,000 CSL Young Florey Medal.
Herbert quits over dogs
JOHN ROSS, AAPVictorian TAFEs have paid tribute after the Skills Minister resigned over misuse of his ministerial car.
Forests buffer climate change
JOHN ROSSA slowdown in the rate of warming has triggered a “pause” in the atmosphere’s uptake of CO2, scientists say.
Defamation suit looms for Triggs
HEDLEY THOMASGillian Triggs is under renewed fire and facing a defamation action from QUT students.
Go8’s research costs highest
JOHN ROSSSandstones expend almost one-third more than the average university in producing research publications.
Sociologist urges skills focus
JULIE HAREAndrew Brown says universities can provide a better foundation for the modern world and lifelong learning.
Cultural cash spent on parties
JOHN ROSSFees to boost social cohesion on campus are squandered on pub crawls and shallow attempts at multiculturalism.
Breakthroughs not just for youth
JOHN ROSSA new analysis has debunked the conception that scientific breakthroughs are the preserve of the young.
Staff angst at trimester plans
JULIE HAREUNSW staff have concerns over increased workloads in management’s proposal to introduce trimesters.
Unis blamed for lack of apprentices
JOHN ROSSPlummeting apprenticeship numbers owe as much to uncapped higher education as to tough economic times.
Transparency key to innovation
HAMISH COATESDemystifying higher education will unleash productive futures and ensure it prospers.
