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COMMENTARY
Why are universities on the nose?
Universities are losing the battle for hearts and minds and need to look closely at why their message hasn’t cut through with large sections of the population.
TIM DODD
‘EXISTENTIAL CRISIS’
The branch of science at risk of ‘extinction’ in Australia
A Nobel prizewinner and former ANU head has sounded the alarm over the fate of the jewel in the crown of Australia’s astronomical research.
By TIM DODD
PROTESTS
University turmoil sparks review
It follows months of turmoil with allegations of anti-Semitism on campus amid extended pro-Palestine encampment protests.
By NOAH YIM
CAREER SWITCH
Boost to plan to fast-track teachers
La Trobe University’s Nexus program, which gives mid-career professionals a fast-track into teaching, is expanding into NSW from its Victorian base.
By TIM DODD
MAKING SENSE
Scientific solutions to the human paradox
The methodology of science, based on open inquiry, constructive disagreement and willingness to be wrong, can be a gift to the world says this Nobel prizewinner.
By TIM DODD
COMMENTARY
Best and brightest global talent heads for other shores
An industry worth nearly $50bn a year, which pays dividends to Australia in multiple ways, is being felled by politics. How did this happen?
By PHIL HONEYWOOD
COMMENTARY
Unis ‘not vulnerable’ to foreign interference
Universities are not vulnerable to foreign espionage and have proven adept at recognising and responding to foreign interference risks.
By JAMES LAURENCESON
EXCLUSIVE
Jewish MP uni event to defy protest
Josh Burns says protesters are trying to prevent him from having a safe space to discuss an issue which has ‘nothing to do with the Middle East’.
By TRICIA RIVERA
SCHOOL DISCIPLINE
Free training to control rowdy classroom chaos
Teachers struggling to control rowdy students now have access to a free classroom management training course.
By NATASHA BITA
NEEDS OF THE NATION
Education helps First Nations students achieve their dreams
Education has been the ticket to opportunity for trainee teacher Renee Cubby, who plans to pay the privilege forward by teaching in a remote Aboriginal school.
By NATASHA BITA