Appointments & Achievements

Appointments & Achievements from this week in HE

CSIRO cuts to grow

A week after announcing research staff cuts, CSIRO sets out its priorities – and the numbers of people who will pay for them.

Two systems, Divergent Paths: UK vs Aust reforms

Australia and the UK are grappling with like challenges: skills shortages, equity gaps, research impact, regional reach and lifelong learning. Unlike the HE Accord, the Post-16 ‘white paper’ is conceptually of immense breadth, complexity and integration; starkly different to Australia’s more separated policy approaches.

VET attrition: it’s better than it looks (at least when it is visible)

VET completion rates for 2020 starters were 49% by last year