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Unis admit interference
PRIMROSE RIORDANThe peak body for Australia’s elite unis has acknowledged instances of the Chinese government meddling on campus.
Conflict and harmony
In today’s HW, it’s continued conflict at JCU but apparently harmonious agreement at Sydney Uni
Rays ‘from beyond Milky Way’
JOHN ROSSFor the first time, scientists have shown that the Earth is bombarded by matter beyond our galaxy.
The sleep of the brainless
JOHN ROSSSleep may be time-out for an overactive brain, but new research suggests you do not need a brain to sleep.
Watchdog moves on Study Group
ben butlerPrivate equity-owned training giant Study Group is under investigation by the tertiary education regulator.
A senator’s charm
In HW today, we note the charms of a certain senator and mark the launch of case studies in innovation
Benefits of three-parent technique
JOHN ROSSMedical lobbyists will today press the government to legalise contentious ‘three-parent baby’ techniques.
Uni call to resist China pressure
PRIMROSE RIORDANAustralia’s elite universities and the federal Education Department should set new standards to stop halt pressure from Chinese officials.
Atira to double student rooms
Rosanne BarrettAmbitious student accommodation provider Atira Student Living will double its offering to over 2400 beds.
The Oz launches site in Chinese
STEPHEN BROOKThe Australian had become the first local newspaper to launch a regularly updated Chinese language website.
China’s student factories
Rowan CallickWe have a stake in the Chinese rush for overseas education, but what does it take for those students to make it here?
Seed brings hope for our arid lands
SUE NEALESA South African seed called lebeckia could transform Australia’s marginal farmlands.
Ration uni places to cut costs
Bernard LaneMark Warburton says it was a mistake to abolish the student learning entitlement in 2012.
Judge unis by graduates’ jobs
Bernard LaneMaking universities accountable for the job fortunes of their graduates is the next logical step in reform.
App keeps students engaged
JOHN ROSSIt’s the nightmare of every lecturer. Those you’re addressing drift off and start looking at their phones.
Unis satisfy Asian students
Darragh O’KeeffeOf the students who studied in Australia, those from Hong Kong were the most satisfied with the return on investment.
Swinburne to aid dyslexics
Bernard LaneDisability organisation SPELD Victoria expects to partner with two more universities by the end of the year.
China dispute would hit unis
JOHN ROSSA Pacific diplomatic incident could trigger the “perfect storm” that brings Australian research to its knees.
Uni stresses weigh on students
Stefanie BaloghThe build-up of everyday issues can prove just as disruptive for university students as significant life events.
‘Fair use’ infringes on rights
John Byron‘Fair use’ changes to copyright law will reduce the right of creatives to control the use of their work.
