Science Academy says more power to the ARC
The Australian Research Council review of the National Competitive Grants Programme invites responses on six themes, most of which can be concisely addressed with calls for more money. But the […]
Appointments & Acheivements (12 June)
Uni Queensland emeritus Professor Peter Andrews is named a Queensland Great for ’24. He played a “significant role” in establishing biotech in the State and was Qld’s inaugural Chief Scientist. […]
Reputation under threat and we will feel it soon
Every time global rankings are released, discussions are had on their inherent value and usefulness (or lack thereof). Global rankings are particularly criticized for their reductionist approach in presenting a […]
Corruption worries in SA universities
South Australia’s Independent Commission against Corruption does not get much business from the state’s three public universities, which puzzles Commissioner Ann Vanstone. “The environment in which universities operate is conducive […]
Caps exemption plea repeated as concerns ramp up
The South Australian Government has again petitioned their Federal Labour colleagues for an exemption from the proposed caps on international student enrolments, as anxiety over the new rules rises across […]