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14 Feb Breaking the barriers to research

Academics, Health, HECG, Higher Education, Medical, Medical and health research, Research, Universities by David Myton 0 Comments

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By DAVID MYTON Research: in the words of Stephen Hawking it is “the joy of discovering something no one knew before”. It’s what most academics live for, even if they love teaching. Indeed, research informs good teaching, ensuring that what’s been taught in the classroom is at the...

31 Oct Mixed week for the humanities

Academics, HECG, Higher Education, Humanities, Research, Universities by David Myton 0 Comments

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By DAVID MYTON “… humanities and social science research is not always valued on the public stage …’ Thus spake Alun Evans, the Chief Executive of The British Academy, commenting last week on a new £10m ($A18 million) initiative “to promote and support high quality research” in the humanities and social sciences...

12 Oct Graduate researchers, business to benefit from new guidelines

Business, Business and Industry, HECG, Higher Education, Innovation, PhD Research, Research, Technology, Universities, University Graduates, Work by David Myton 0 Comments

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By DAVID MYTON Across the world governments and universities have been working to develop a new model of the PhD that aligns more with national industrial, economic and social goals. Australia is now taking steps on the same path, its latest move being the release of new guidelines...

26 Jul Australia’s global innovation ranking

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By DAVID MYTON The 2018 Global Innovation Index report is now in circulation and once again the annual update reveals a not-too-bad-but-not-spectacular performance by Australia. This year Australia ranks at No 20 in the world, up from 23 last year, with Switzerland, the Netherlands, Sweden, UK, Singapore, US, Finland,...

13 Jul Highered and the future of work

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By DAVID MYTON Universities will need to broaden their scope and purpose to meet the needs “of the future world of work” according to the Bank of England’s Chief Economist, Andy Haldane. This could include changing their traditional model of delivering education to mostly young people, to one...

16 Apr In conversation with Leah Bromfield

Academic leadership, HECG, Higher Education, Research by David Myton 0 Comments

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By DAVID MYTON Intrinsic to much academic research is a spirit of discovery, adventure, and hope. Yes, it can be demanding hard work, but that’s ameliorated by all the thrilling boundary-pushing possibilities that lie just around the knowledge corner. Leah Bromfield’s research isn’t quite like that. To...

13 Mar In Conversation With: Michelle Simmons

Academic leadership, HECG, Higher Education, Research, Science, Universities by David Myton 0 Comments

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By DAVID MYTONAt heart Michelle Simmons is a builder and a maker. Her raw materials differ from those of more traditional trades and crafts. They are not bricks or wood, metals or glass. They are the fundamental building blocks of nature itself – atoms.The UNSW professor has always loved...

22 Feb Is there a case for case studies?

Academic leadership, HECG, Higher Education, Research, Universities by David Myton 0 Comments

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Higher Education Consulting Group's Dr Susie Robinson takes a closer look at the ARC engagement and impact exerciseAll around the country, universities are busily preparing engagement narratives and impact case studies, ready for ERA submission in May/June. Many are now realising the significant resources required...

30 Jan In conversation with Hugh Bradlow

Digital, HECG, Higher Education, Innovation, Research, Science, Technology by David Myton 0 Comments

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By DAVID MYTONWisdom, to paraphrase George Bernard Shaw, comes from taking responsibility for our futures. By that yardstick, Hugh Bradlow is wise indeed.For Bradlow, the future is not something to be passively accepted. It is to be measured, analysed, strategised, constructively considered, and prepared for...

18 Jan In conversation with Tanya Monro

Academic leadership, HECG, Higher Education, Leadership, Research, Science, Universities by David Myton 0 Comments

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By DAVID MYTONTanya Monro is something of a regular at the Rob Roy Hotel, a popular watering hole in Adelaide’s CBD. But she’s not there for the grog. Rather, she can be found talking with her customary passion, answering questions about subjects such as string...

Research

14 Feb Breaking the barriers to research

31 Oct Mixed week for the humanities

12 Oct Graduate researchers, business to benefit from new guidelines

26 Jul Australia’s global innovation ranking

13 Jul Highered and the future of work

16 Apr In conversation with Leah Bromfield

13 Mar In Conversation With: Michelle Simmons

22 Feb Is there a case for case studies?

30 Jan In conversation with Hugh Bradlow

18 Jan In conversation with Tanya Monro

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