Report
University student finances in 2012
Around two-thirds of students have reported incomes below the poverty line as student debt soars by almost 30 per cent in just six years according to the findings of the University Student Finances in 2012 report. Summary: According to Universities Australia's comprehensive report, soaring personal debt levels - that have risen from $28,861 in 2006...
Report
Regenerating the academic workforce: the careers, intentions and motivations of higher degree research students in Australia
Abstract The main findings of this report are based on the outcomes from the National Research Student Survey (NRSS) conducted in June 2010 across 38 of the 39 universities in Australia. In total 11,710 Higher Degree by Research students (those enrolled in PhD and masters by research degrees, also referred to simply as ‘research students’...
Report
International student security: globalization, state, university
This paper looks at the human security of students who cross national borders for the purposes of formal study.
Guide
Involving students in peer review: Case studies and practical strategies for university teaching
This guide has been developed as a resource for teaching staff and course/subject coordinators who are considering integrating student peer review in their subjects. While the case studies and tools described in this booklet are specific to the University of Melbourne, the discussion has broad applicability and relevance to other higher education institutions in Australia...
Report
International trends in establishing the standards of academic achievement in higher education
This report presents a snapshot of international trends and activities in the setting, measurement, and reporting of academic achievement standards in higher education. This report was prepared for the Australian Universities Quality Agency during July 2009, and presents a snapshot of international trends and activities in the setting, measurement, and reporting of academic achievement standards...