University of Queensland News 26 April 2012 The University of Queensland has appointed Professor Peter Høj as its new Vice-Chancellor and President, succeeding Paul Greenfield. … [Read more...]
No ducking Robb
26/04/2012 by
The Australian | 25 April 2012 Someone wrote last year that if the Gillard government had a duck, it would drown: “belly up, gurgle gurgle, plop! – there goes another duck.” According to Simon Marginson, the Gillard Government has run out of ducks, so it is imperative to consider what an Abbott Coalition government portends for universities, research and training. Will the new government begin with a major cut in public funding as happened under Howard and is suggested by the Abbott fiscal settings -- abolish the carbon tax and mining tax, and cut tens of billions out of public spending? Will the demand-driven system continue, and will a Coalition government deregulate price? … [Read more...]
