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Indigenous Cultural Competency
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Australian universities develop Indigenous cultural competencies
To improve communications with Indigenous communities, four universities, University of Western Australia, University of Wollongong, Edith Cowan Universityand the University of Newcastleparticipated in pilot study for the Indigenous Cultural Competency project. Activities ranged from a culturally competent curriculum for business and law students to Indigenous storytelling techniques. Check out this link for more information on the ICC project and pilot studies.
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Reminder: Recruiting New Student Bloggers
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Applications close 20 February Please remind your students to apply for the Study in Australia Student Blogging Program by 20 February. Download the application here.
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IIE Andrew Heiskell Awards for Innovation in International Education
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Australian-US partnership receives honourable mention.
Victoria University in Melbourne, Australia and the University of Texas at El Paso developed a partnership surrounding Global Engagement and Learning. The partnership focused on three core programs, The Global Learning Community, Student Employment and Exchange and Library Exchange. Click here to learn more about this innovative partnership.. |
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Top 10 Greenest Universities in Australia
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| What do Monash University, Australia National University and Macquarie University have in common? They rank as the top 3 greenest universities in Australia.
For the list of the top 10 Greenest Universities in Australia click here.
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Tertiary Education Quality and Standards Agency (TEQSA)
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Australia's national regulator went live on 29 January
TEQSA is an independent organisation that regulates university and non-university higher education providers, in addition to monitoring quality and setting standards. Its primary task will be to ensure that students receive a high quality education at any of our higher education providers. View this link for more information. |
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Australia Unlimited iPad App
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Telling tales...about Australians
Australia Unlimited is a free monthly iPad magazine app that takes a closer look at Australian contributions to global issues. The app includes stories of Australians making a difference in the world through their art, business acumen, research or humanitarian efforts.
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AIEA Conference 19 -22 February 2012
Forum on Education Abroad Conference, 21 - 23 March 2012 Sarah Wolf, Education Manager will be attending the Forum on Education Abroad in Denver next month. Austrade is co-presenting a session with the British Council and DAAD on 22 March entiltled, "How Does Internationalisation at Home Impact the Field of Education Abroad?" For more information, visit the Forum on Education Abroad Conference. |
