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Dr Gordon de Brouwer was previously a professor of economics at ANU, and since then has held a number of senior roles across the federal the public service, most recently as Australian Public Service Commissioner.
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Dr Gordon de Brouwer was previously a professor of economics at ANU, and since then has held a number of senior roles across the federal the public service, most recently as Australian Public Service Commissioner.

A report released yesterday on improving teaching in higher education, commissioned by the Australian Tertiary Education Commission (ATEC), has recommended that a new standard for teaching be introduced across the sector.

Artificial intelligence is enabling cybercriminals to produce increasingly convincing phishing attacks, prompting schools and universities to strengthen cyber defences as traditional methods of spotting scam emails become less reliable.

Australian universities continue to excel globally, with five ranked in the ARWU top 100. The University of Melbourne leads Australia, rising to 37th in ARWU and holding the top national position in QS and THE rankings.

“The time’s right for UC, CIT, the Canberra community and the ACT government to talk about can we be better together: one pathway for all Canberrans post-school,” Professor Shorten said.

Professor Dan Greenstein draws on 35 years in US higher education, including controversial institutional mergers, to argue scale best protects against financial uncertainty. Joined by Duke’s Noah Pickus, he explores whether growth can coexist with institutional identity.

For the first time in over a decade, Western Sydney University (WSU) has launched a brand campaign with a new positioning statement, ‘Charge towards change.’ The campaign recognises the uncertainty of the times, the effects of AI on learning and work, and how the university itself is altering to suit changing world.

Artificial intelligence is challenging traditional assumptions about higher education, prompting calls for universities to rethink how degrees are structured and better prepare students to work across disciplines and evaluate information critically.

International students say English proficiency is only part of the challenge when studying in Australia, with confidence, cultural understanding and a sense of belonging often proving just as important to success.

Federal education minister Jason Clare has announced the appointment of Professor Mark Rose as First Nations Commissioner of the Australian Tertiary Education Commission (ATEC). “Professor Mark Rose is one of Australia's most respected Indigenous educators and leaders. His work will be invaluable to help more First Nations students get to and get through university and get the skills and…