Closed borders poses serious challenges for universities
Universities fear the nation’s borders will remain shut to foreign students until mid-2022, posing serious challenges to the institutions and their students.
The federal government imposed a ban on foreign students entering Australia at the onset of the worldwide corona virus outbreak which Australia has not been exposed to.
Universities say the decision to close the borders has slashed university incomes from student fees and cost the national economy an estimated A$40 billion a year, enough to support estimated 250,000 jobs pre-pandemic.
Catriona Jackson, chief executive of the national organisation Universities Australia, said a plan that would allow the safe return of international students was urgently needed.
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Recognition for two outstanding teachers Two Sydney academics were awarded citations for Outstanding Contributions to Student Learning in the Federal Government’s Australian Awards for University Teaching.
Deputy-Vice Chancellor (Education) Professor Pip Pattison congratulated Dr Stanaway and Dr Shirvanimoghaddam on their citations.
“The awards recognise and celebrate the impact of educators on student outcomes and are an outstanding testament to the innovative approaches taken to support and engage students with their learning,” said Professor Pattison.
“Congratulations to our colleagues on being recognised for their extraordinary work to enhance learning experiences and contribute to a culture of excellence in teaching, delivered during a period of significant challenge and uncertainty for higher education.”
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WHISKY BUSINESS: New club serving neat tasting concept
Whether you drink it neat, on the rocks or mixed whisky lovers of Bundaberg now have a reason to toast with a new club in town.
Local pals Tai Burgess and Shane Chung are the faces behind the Bundaberg Whisky Club – a social experience that offers members a selection of world-class whiskys for their tasting pleasure.
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Subscriber only A Bundaberg educator has been recognised for his excellence, leadership and commitment to teaching and quality student learning. CQUniversity s mechanical engineering lecturer Dr Ramadas Narayanan was as part of the Australian Awards for University Teaching (AAUT). The Bundaberg lecturer received an Outstanding Contributions to Student Learning award, recognising the diversity of contributions made to quality student learning. Brisbane-based information and communications technology expert Professor Michael Cowling and Mackay s digital media specialist Dr Ashley Holmes from CQUniversity also received awards. CQUniversity s vice-president Professor Helen Huntly congratulated Dr Narayanan and his colleagues on their well-deserved achievements. I applaud their efforts and thank them for their continued contribution to CQUniversity and our students, Professor Huntly said.