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05 news
04 Pyne’ s funding review The new government will assess the demand-driven system
05 New university in SA Torrens enrols students for 2014
06 Growing education gap COAG report shows poorer students failing
07 Streamlined visas Some small providers not happy with the new process
08 National vision needed VCs call for a long-term policy plan
09 On-campus housing University of Canberra guarantees rooms for students
international education
10 Slow route to faster visas Non-university providers invited to join scheme
policy & reform
12 Challenges ahead Our universities must develop alternative funding sources
18 Mining couple’ s gift The Forrests’ philanthropy will foster academic excellence
21 Education super portfolio The Coalition has put all education into one ministry
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24 faculty focus
22 Mismatch in nurse training A shortage looms, but right now there are too many nurses
24 The Cinderella of care Nurses need to be trained in much-neglected mental health
26 Mental health award Dianne Wynaden, of Curtin University, recognised
27 Plans for TAFE-based hospital New private hospital will train student nurses
technology
28 Crowdfunding pilot Ballarat claims campaign success
29 Adelaide’ s 10-year IT plan CIO begins e-learning revival for the university
VC’ s corner
30 Mid-life crisis Universities set up in the 1970s face a turning point
VET
32 Crisis in youth participation Need for action to get young people into work or study
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34 The latest staff appointments
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