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Students often congregate in groups of similar backgrounds, unknowingly affecting their university experience. But, as our PhD candidate Sam Marangell found, some thoughtful interventions by lecturers can help avoid this.
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Bluetooth technology has helped reveal how visitors explore museum exhibitions, and how much they learn in the process.
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A University-wide peer review of teaching program to improve the quality of teaching, learning and the educational experience of students at the University of Melbourne.
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A formal welcome to the University for new academic staff on level D and above. 9.45am-1.45pm, 8 February 2019.
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A welcome event for new PhD, Professional Doctorate, Masters by Research and MPhil candidates of the University of Melbourne.
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A program on the fundamentals of effective higher education teaching for University of Melbourne graduate researchers.
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A formal welcome event for academic staff on levels A, B and C. 8.30am-1.30pm, 11 February 2019.
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Can Australia's universities cope with the next international enrolments shock?
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Coursework program to develop leadership skills and capacity in Indigenous research. Apply by 31 December 2018.
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Part time course for teaching staff in an Australian higher education institution, or staff of vocational education and training institutions who plan to teach at a higher education level. Apply by 3 January 2019.
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Findings from the 2017 survey of cost of living challenges for university students in Australia.
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