May
It goes to Rio: Monash Uni replaces Simon McKeon with Megan Clark
Australia’s largest university has replaced its chancellor, an ex-Rio Tinto director, with … an ex-Rio Tinto director. What are the odds?
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- Myriam Robin
Sydney Uni wins appeal over academic dismissed over Nazi slide
Tough-talking university administrators are showing signs their patience is wearing thin, but police involvement is still a last resort.
- Julie Hare and Patrick Durkin
April
Melbourne Law School improves ranking despite students’ year from hell
A new league table of universities by subject area has bumped Melbourne Law School up a place to 10th, calling into question the validity of many rankings.
- Julie Hare
March
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- Education
Study shows why kids drop out of school
Schools need to respond to early warning signs and provide individualised support if high school dropout rates are to be averted, a study says.
- Julie Hare
‘Good human beings’: Critical thinking the key to a good life
Taking risks and walking on roads less travelled emboldened these women to land careers they never imagined possible.
- Julie Hare
November 2023
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Global philanthropy improves health and climate resilience in Southeast Asia and Pacific
A unique project spearheaded by Monash University researchers has introduced novel, nature-based ways to treat wastewater in Indonesia and Fiji, thanks to the support of generous philanthropists.
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by Monash University
Melbourne earns top marks for research
The vice-chancellor’s pedigree and the blossoming of the Melbourne Biomedical Precinct help to explain why Melbourne University has ranked number one in both the research and reputation categories.
- Patrick Durkin
October 2023
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- Victorian Parliament
Uni in the mix as Andrews plots next career move in NYC
Dan Andrews was spotted at JFK Airport in New York and sources confirm the former Victorian premier has been in talks over his next role.
- Patrick Durkin
Can brains disrupt Australia’s lithium mining brawn?
Some of the world’s biggest and smallest companies reckon technology can disrupt Australia’s lithium boom by unlocking vast new supplies and crushing prices.
- Peter Ker
September 2023
Isolation warning as Australian unis slide in international rankings
The Times Higher Education world rankings has Australia’s universities going backwards for the first time in years.
- Julie Hare
This is the top business school for second year in row
University of New South Wales wins close fight with University of Melbourne that widens the gap over the rest of the field.
- Sally Patten
‘Envy tax’ would trash international education: study
Evidence against a levy on international students is building with new analysis saying it would shrink the valuable sector.
- Julie Hare
With fate stacked against her, Jaya is about to finish university
Jaya Blandthorn scraped through school. Now she’s about to embark on a career as a nurse thanks to a targeted scholarship program.
- Julie Hare
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- Executive education
Empowering future leaders through innovation and excellence
Monash is a modern, global, research-intensive university, delivering education and research excellence in Australia and across the world.
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by Monash University
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How Monash University is redefining online education
Despite being the youngest of the Australian Group of Eight universities, Monash University has rapidly established itself consistently among the world’s best tertiary institutions.
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by Monash University
August 2023
Melbourne University named Australia’s best despite ranking dip
Australia has seven tertiary institutions in the top 100 of the Academic Ranking of World Universities, although all but one has gone backwards.
- Julie Hare
Brilliant ideas rejected as scheme overwhelmed by demand
Dozens of researchers with ideas ready to be commercialised say they have been rejected from a fund designed to do exactly that.
- Julie Hare
July 2023
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- Women in Leadership
Why the final act in Margaret Gardner’s current job is the perfect end
Victoria’s next governor is about to hang up her academic gown for the final time after a stellar 40-year career.
- Julie Hare
June 2023
Three Australian universities in the global top 20
But the rise is more about methodology than dramatic improvement in teaching and research.
- Julie Hare
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- University
Tiny private college beats universities for student satisfaction
Small, often private, colleges and universities outrank Australia’s most venerated institutions on the quality of students experiences.
- Julie Hare
