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EDITOR Antonia Maiolo 02 9936 8618 antonia. maiolo @ apned. com. au
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news
04 Budget 2014 Unis free to set fees, federal funding dips, students pay more
05 Fresh faces 14 Australian institutions make list of top young unis
06 Deep cuts Vic Uni streamlines staff for sustainable future
07 Libraries go high-tech New robotic filing system to save space, reduce costs
08 Into online teaching Researchers probe techniques and their effectiveness
international education
09 Safety first Overseas students still fearful about Australia
policy & reform
10 Better HELP debt recovery How the government can get more repayments
13 Get grads future-ready Connections with industry must meet nation’ s needs
industry & research
14 Think before you tweet Social media mistakes that could cost you your job
COVER Image by Estelle Judah Photography.
16 Fairness and access Extending Commonwealth subsidies is equitable
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18 Get it together Why interdisciplinary projects are the key to some breakthroughs
VC’ s corner
22 Smarten up How universities can help improve teacher quality
VET & TAFE
24 Welcome reforms Changes in the Budget will elevate TAFE degrees’ status
26 A model under scrutiny The new, listed company captivating VET observers
2,310 March 2013

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on campus
28 UWS reaches new heights Western Sydney to welcome high-rise campus
29 Housing inspection An inside look at a residential student facility
faculty focus
30 Slow the science push Grim job prospects for some graduates
31 Red tape Gruelling grant process stymies medical research

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workforce
32 Gender imbalance Men still take most top jobs
34 Noticeboard The latest in staff appointments
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