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News
4 NCRIS keeps funding another year
5 ACPET launches code to help self-regulation
6 Indigenous inclusion still lacking
7 Gender equity policies now required for NHMRC funding
8 Uni Melbourne’ s observational classroom
9 ASQA still investigating Evocca
Policy & reform
10 Pyne presses on Stakeholders keep up the pressure on reform agenda
12 Greater access helps all Opinion: Students unite in calling for a well-funded system
International education
13 Connections matter Understanding amongst students must improve
Industry & research
14 Reward innovation New research metric to measure industry engagement
VC’ s corner
16 There’ s no rush Maddocks: Take time to educate, not just certify
VET & TAFE
18 Speeding up reform A herd of scandals are pushing the pace
20 Comprehensive view Total Vet Activity will enhance data for all stakeholders
On campus
21 It works if it’ s quality The importance of getting online education right
Faculty focus
23 Embrace evaluation Opinion: positive assessments crucial for reform
24 Smashing barriers Tackle discrimination in the business curriculum
26 Wellbeing for legal eagles Law schools play a role in making industry less“ toxic”
Workforce
27 Key to happy staff Study shows when academics are happiest, feel most effective
28 Professional view ATEM’ s outgoing president discusses tenure, sector
30 On the move The latest in staff appointments
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