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University research gets $35m boost for 2020

The funding, announced by the Federal Government, will support more than 40,000 Masters and PhD students who are conducting their own studies

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How Vice-Chancellors can innovate for impact in 2020

The Educator speaks to Arjun Singh, vice-president of STEM products and technology at Turnitin, about some exciting ed-tech opportunities for universities in 2020

Universities offer support for students eyeing gap year

Students considering taking a gap year will be provided with greater support following a grant by the NSW Education Department

University joins forces with tech giant for major cyber initiative

RMIT and Amazon Web Services have launched an innovative new centre to build Aussie skills for cyber resilience

Stronger ties between VET and universities a step closer

Students may soon find it easier to take up subjects in universities while also doing hands-on work through a VET provider

Ed-tech in 2020: what your university should know

The Educator speaks to Mark Yaxley, director A/NZ about the key ed-tech considerations that should be top of mind for Vice-Chancellors in 2020

University strikes partnership for new precinct

UniMelb’s new precinct will boost the services and facilities offered to the university’s postgraduate students

What will the education overhaul mean for universities?

Last week, the states and territories finally backed the Federal Government’s education reform agenda. The Educator looks at how the higher education sector is responding

Hundreds of new research proposals approved

Monash University alone is set to receive more than $36m for its research projects