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NEWS 04 Musical chairs in Canberra
05 Fund addresses HECS shortfalls
06 Unis: be nimble, be quick 07 Next government’ s challenge 08 Riches from afar 09 Uni rankings record
INTERNATIONAL EDUCATION
10 Some facts to face There are some issues the sector can’ t ignore
POLICY & REFORM 12 Listen, respond
Let students guide the way
14 Tech view Virtual classrooms: from concept to reality
INDUSTRY & RESEARCH
16 Quantum leap Australia needs to win race to a faster computer
VC’ s CORNER
18 STEM’ s future Higher participation requires a holistic approach
VET & TAFE
20 Scary truth Opinion: It’ s not just childcare training that’ s inadequate
22 On the decline NCVER report: Diploma, certificate completion rates fall
ON CAMPUS
24 Community best Satellite campuses can serve both sides
FACULTY FOCUS
26 Job prep Arts and humanities called key to getting jobs
WORKFORCE
28 Time for a change UC VC on standing down, advice for the sector
30 On the move The latest in staff appointments
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