http://www.universitiesaustralia.edu.au University Australia RSS feed en Copyright 2012 universitiesaustralia.edu.au Thu, 17 May 2012 00:00:02 +1000 Thu, 17 May 2012 00:00:02 +1000 Universities Australia <contact@universitiesaustralia.edu.au> Universities Australia <contact@universitiesaustralia.edu.au> A new, broadly-based international ranking of higher education systems shows that Australian universities are some of the most productive, efficient and globally connected in the world, but are still significantly under resourced."This innovative approach to international rankings of higher education shows Australia at 8th place in the world for performance, but at 19th for the http://www.universitiesaustralia.edu.au/page/media-centre/2012-media-releases/new-uni-rankings-show-australia--8th--punching-above-its-weight/ The peak body representing Australia's university sector has commended Minister Evans and the Government for its decision not to step back from its program of higher education reform, even under difficult fiscal circumstances. "This is a strong budget for the university sector," said Universities Australia Chief Executive, Belinda Robinson."Over the past few years the Gov http://www.universitiesaustralia.edu.au/page/media-centre/2012-media-releases/higher-education-reform-on-track/ Usually at this time of the year the media is alive with stories on the number of people who have missed out on a place at university, lamenting the personal disappointment and the tragic waste of the nation's human capital. In their place and only three months into the first year that university enrolment caps have been removed, stories and commentary are now devoted to calls to aba http://www.universitiesaustralia.edu.au/page/media-centre/2012-media-releases/in-no-one-s-interest-to-see-uni-quality-slip/ The Australian National University is hosting an opening reception for In My Eyes featuring the work of 25 current students. The work addresses what Canberra means to the students and how they feel they fit in to the community.Event Details Theo Notaras Multicultural Centre(180 London Circuit above the Canberra Museum and Gallery)Opening Nig http://www.universitiesaustralia.edu.au/page/policy---advocacy/international/enhancing-the-student-experience-awardees/enhancing-the-student-experience---anu-in-my-eyes-photography-exhibition/