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07 Dec Investment in human capital a ‘no regrets’ policy

Artificial Intelligence, Business and Industry, Digital, HECG, Higher Education, Innovation, Skills, Technology, Work by David Myton 0 Comments

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By DAVID MYTON Whatever the future holds, investment in human capital is “a no-regrets policy” that prepares people for the challenges ahead, says the World Bank in its latest examination of the changing nature of work. Three types of skills, it says, are increasingly important in today’s labour...

22 Nov It’s prime time for 3D technology

3D, HECG, Higher Education, Innovation, Technology, Universities by David Myton 0 Comments

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By DAVID MYTON 3D technologies are ready for the “prime time” of the higher education classroom and laboratory because they have evolved such that lecturers now have the capacity to leverage them creatively and effectively, according to D Christopher Brooks, the Director of Research at EDUCAUSE. Brooks was commenting on the findings...

07 Nov Students losing interest in politics

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By DAVID MYTON University students overwhelmingly prefer to join campus organisations that are issue-based rather than those that are traditional political party-based, according to new study from the United States. “For traditional political parties, the research … shows that old-style electioneering activities and organisations are not resonating...

18 Oct The philosophy of success

Business, Business and Industry, HECG, Higher Education, Innovation, Startups, Technology, Universities, Work by David Myton 0 Comments

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By DAVID MYTON At first glance there may seem to be not much in common between the agora of Ancient Greece and the sparkling modern premises of a business accelerator and incubator in Wollongong. Look a little harder though and you might see where Omar Khalifa is coming from when he...

04 Oct Managing the move to AI

Artificial Intelligence, Business and Industry, HECG, Higher Education, Innovation, Skills, Universities, Work by David Myton 0 Comments

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By DAVID MYTON In the face of predictions that Artificial Intelligence and automation could see between 400 and 800 million jobs vanish by 2030, a new study contends society is “still in the driving seat” when it comes to AI’s impact on the future of work. Arguing that...

28 Sep Human capital key in the Fourth Industrial Revolution

Business, Business and Industry, HECG, Higher Education, Innovation, Skills, Technology, Universities, Work by David Myton 1 Comment

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By DAVID MYTON Businesses will need to recognise investment in human capital is “an asset rather than a liability” if they are to succeed in the unfolding Fourth Industrial Revolution, according to a new report from the World Economic Forum. Ensuring positive outcomes and a future of good...

22 Sep Employers face critical skills shortage

Business, Business and Industry, HECG, Higher Education, Skills, Universities, Work by David Myton 0 Comments

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By DAVID MYTON Australia’s employers are facing critical skills shortages and almost all are reporting low levels of literacy and numeracy among employees. They are also encountering difficulties in recruiting employees with STEM skills and in areas such as business automation, Big Data and artificial intelligence...

22 Sep Recruiters reveal top graduate learning outcomes

Business, HECG, Higher Education, Innovation, Skills, Technology, Universities, University Graduates by David Myton 0 Comments

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By DAVID MYTON A graduate with proficiency and skills garnered from across disciplines is more likely to find favour with company job recruiters, according to a new survey for the Association of American Colleges and Universities. The survey sought the views of 500 private sector business executives and...

19 Sep ‘Complexity requires transdisciplinarity’

Academics, Digital, HECG, Higher Education, Innovation, Universities, University Students by David Myton 0 Comments

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By DAVID MYTON To thrive in this complex world business and industry need to be in a state of constant adaptation as they innovate and develop new products and services. And today’s employees need to be flexible and to posses a blend of ever-changing skill-sets. How can anyone...

19 Sep Edtech’s emerging trends and challenges

Academics, Digital, Edtech, HECG, Higher Education by David Myton 0 Comments

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By DAVID MYTON New educational technologies are creating mounting pressures on university educators according to the recent NMC Horizon Report: 2018 Higher Education Edition. The report – developed with input from 71 experts from around the world – identifies six trends, six challenges, and six developments that may...

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07 Dec Investment in human capital a ‘no regrets’ policy

22 Nov It’s prime time for 3D technology

07 Nov Students losing interest in politics

18 Oct The philosophy of success

04 Oct Managing the move to AI

28 Sep Human capital key in the Fourth Industrial Revolution

22 Sep Employers face critical skills shortage

22 Sep Recruiters reveal top graduate learning outcomes

19 Sep ‘Complexity requires transdisciplinarity’

19 Sep Edtech’s emerging trends and challenges

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