Higher Education

International students. | Newsreel

New international student visa process in place

New visa processing rules are now in place as the Federal Government looks to have more control over international student numbers. Federal Home Affairs Minister Tony
Read more 19 December 2024
Schooling needs have changed but have our education systems evolved enough/ - Newsreel

Call for reform of ‘outdated’ school and teaching systems

A new book calls for an urgent transformation of the education system including new success metrics and fresh approaches to teaching. The book, The Teaching Improvement
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Sugar cane train Queensland, Australia. | Newsreel

Smart irrigation helps cane farmers and the Reef

The Great Barrier Reef and Queensland sugarcane farmers are set to benefit from a new smart irrigation system. Developed by Victoria’s La Trobe University for Far
Read more 9 December 2024
Shanisha Harris doing the Digital Gap survey with Shalarna Thorpe in Wilcannia, New South Wales.

Cost impacts digital inclusion in remote communities

Affordability is an increasing barrier to internet access in remote Australia, despite access to services improving. The latest RMIT University Mapping the Digital Gap
Read more 4 December 2024
Container ship at sea. | Newsreel

$3.3 billion trade surplus lowest since 2018

Australia’s trade surplus fell to its lowest level in more than six years, as the country’s current account balance registered a deficit of $14.1 billion in the
Read more 3 December 2024
A model of Australia printed using the accessible guidelines including braille and raised contour lines.

3D printing guide supports vision impaired

A 3D printing guide has been developed to support people who are visually impaired. Created by researchers at Melbourne’s Monash University, the free guide provides
Read more 3 December 2024
Koala and baby. | Newsreel

Call to change State koala laws to boost genetic diversity

Researchers have called on injured koalas to be re-located to different regions when recovered, to address a decline in genetic diversity which is threatening the
Read more 3 December 2024
The occasion was commemorated with the planting of a frangipani cutting from Maurice Blackmore’s Naturopathic Rest Home in Rockhampton.

Garden named after natural medicine pioneers

Southern Cross University has named its unique medicinal garden in honour of two pioneers of naturopathic medicines and treatment. The Marcus and Caroline Blackmore
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Griffith University Associate Professor Tim Nelson.

Nelson to lead National Energy Market review

Griffith University Associate Professor Tim Nelson will lead a review of the National Energy Market (NEM). Federal Energy Minister Chris Bowen said the Brisbane-based
Read more 26 November 2024
Professor Nigel Andrew gives the keynote address at the 2024 AES Conference - Newsreel

Prestigious medal for Southern Cross academic

Professor Nigel Andrew, from Southern Cross University, has been awarded the 2024 Ian Mackerras Medal for his contributions to insect science. The medal is the
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