Don’t dismiss regional universities

Mon, 25/02/2013 - Dominic O'Sullivan
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Associate professor, Dominic O’Sullivan, unpicks contemporary higher education policy and discusses the distinctive roles regional universities play in the national system.

Are we really drowning in a sea of grog?

Fri, 22/02/2013 - Howard Ralley
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Febfast National Director, Howard Ralley, shares his experience after almost a month without alcohol and questions the value of Australia’s drinking culture as part of our national identity.


 

What is preventing Australian education being in the top five?

Thu, 21/02/2013 - David Zyngier
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Education lecturer and former teacher, David Zyngier, outlines the real reasons why Australian students are lagging behind those in other high-performing OECD countries.
 

Investing in early childhood education

Wed, 20/02/2013 - Kym Macfarlane
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Early childhood expert, Dr Kym Macfarlane, explains why investing in early childhood care means laying solid foundations for future education.
 

Teaching only science

Tue, 19/02/2013 - Paul Willis
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Royal Institution of Australia director, Dr Paul Willis, explains how creationism is disrupting science education, both in Australia and around the world, and why effective science teaching should not follow any religious, social or political agenda.

Is Australian sport really in crisis?

Mon, 18/02/2013 - Steve Redhead
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Professor of Sport and Media, Steve Redhead, unpicks the recent ACC report on drugs and corruption in Australian sport, while shedding light on an even greater international issue that, for years, has been ignored.