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    How will digital content be delivered to university students? A digital pervasiveness blog

    Leon Sterling     |      August 5, 2014

    The development of digital content for higher education is changing rapidly. Leon Sterling, Pro Vice Chancellor at Swinburne University of Technology in Melbourne, explores developments over the last forty years and speculates on the future.

  • Anthony Chung
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    The innovation and migration challenge of mobile learning

    Anthony Chung     |      August 4, 2014

    The most obvious step for learning organisations seems to be one towards mobility. Anthony Chung says we are only beginning to scratch the surface of the potential for mobile learning.

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    Innovations in learning

    Open Forum     |      July 28, 2014

    Global Mindset is hosting a conference as part of their Integrating Australia with Asia series on Wednesday, 13 August 2014 in Sydney. The event will revolve around innovations in learning.

  • Justin Cole
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    Simple ways to improve well-being

    Justin Cole     |      July 4, 2014

    Most of the research into well-being concentrates on if and how it can be increased. Justin Cole is part of a team studying the effectiveness of self-help exercises as methods for improving well-being.

  • Malcolm Crompton
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    What have Big Data, the Internet of Things and Civil Rights have to do with each other?

    Malcolm Crompton     |      June 11, 2014

    Where is the connection between the collection of digital data and the civil rights movement? Malcolm Crompton explains and urges us to consider the implications.

  • Darren Moffatt
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    The rise of hyper-local social networking

    Darren Moffatt     |      May 19, 2014

    Every social network channel has its specific use. Darren Moffatt says that emerging online technology will connect neighbours, improve community relations and revitalise urban living.

  • Dr Jason Held
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    Disruption in the space industry

    Dr Jason Held     |      April 14, 2014

    With new technologies emerging, the barriers to space are continuously being reduced. Jason Held from Saber Astronautics explains how even smaller companies are now able to enter the space sector.

  • Tanveer Zia
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    Is Australia ready to thwart the cyber attacks?

    Tanveer Zia     |      February 28, 2014

    There is cause for concern that Australia's change of government has slowed down initiatives to protect businesses and institutions defend against online attacks. Dr Tanveer Zia, a cyber security researcher at Charles Sturt University, calls for the development of an Australian framework.

  • Giacomo Vivanti
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    Using an eye tracker in autism research – autism and the social mind

    Giacomo Vivanti     |      February 3, 2014

    Social learning relies on a natural inclination to watch people’s faces and eyes. Dr Giacomo Vivanti explains how the technology of eye tracking can afford a new window into the mental world of individuals with autism.

  • David Caldicott
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    How not to make a bed – synthetic drugs in Australia

    David Caldicott     |      January 31, 2014

    Sophisticated synthetic drugs are flooding the Australian market, and for every drug banned there are five others lurking in the wings. Emergency consultant and illicit drug expert Dr. David Caldicott says a temporary ban on these products is just a starting point to buy us some time.

  • Tim Fawcett
    • Science and Technology

    Meet productivity challenge through move to digital economy

    Tim Fawcett     |      November 17, 2013

    The importance of telework and its positive influence on productivity should not be underestimated. Cisco’s Tim Fawcett explains.

  • Ken Eustace
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    Mutual co-evolution as the hidden business value of Twitter

    Ken Eustace     |      October 30, 2013

    The upcoming stock market debut of Twitter is highly anticipated. Ken Eustace from the School of Computing and Mathematics at CSU explains why Twitter needs to work together with traditional media companies and other social networks in order to establish a successful business model.

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