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Can the government realistically cut funding by 20% for each student in higher education?

  • Written by: Peter Dawkins, Vice Chancellor, Victoria University
imageCapping the number of students at current levels would reduce future participation in tertiary education.from www.shutterstock.com

Higher education policy is one of the biggest challenges facing the new federal government.

The budget forward estimates show substantial savings from a 20% cut in the government subsidy per student.

However, the original...

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Politics podcast: Darren Chester on the Nationals' success

  • Written by: Michelle Grattan, Professorial Fellow, University of Canberra

By increasing their numbers within the government, the Nationals were the surprise success story of the election, with a very locally focused campaign. The infrastructure and transport minister, Darren Chester, tells Michelle Grattan the presidential style of campaigning that is becoming more prevalent in Australia doesn’t suit the Nationals....

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We're hiring editors and web developers

  • Written by: Misha Ketchell, Managing Editor, The Conversation

If you’ve ever wondered what it would be like to join the team that produces The Conversation, now is the time to find out.

We’re currently hiring and we’ve just advertised three new editorial roles, two in Sydney and one in Adelaide. We’re also looking for experienced Ruby Developers to join the team that supports our...

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How apps and other online tools are challenging racist attacks

  • Written by: Alana Lentin, Associate Professor in Cultural and Social Analysis, Western Sydney University
imageOnline and offline activism are merging, as recognised by this protest against the 2014 police shooting of Michael Brown in Ferguson, Missouri. Twitter

In the aftermath of Brexit in the UK and the success of Pauline Hanson in the Australian Senate elections, racism seems to be a more present threat than ever.

As First Nations people and people of...

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  2. Pokemon GO gets people out and about, and that's a good thing
  3. Understanding the NDIS: how does the scheme view music therapy?
  4. Have Western Australians elected an ineligible One Nation Senate candidate?
  5. Future of higher education: 'The situation in research is clearly unsustainable'
  6. Business Briefing: Trouble in the South China Sea
  7. Demystifying the blockchain: a basic user guide
  8. Are Australia’s political parties past their use-by date?
  9. Explainer: what happens now to the bills that triggered the double-dissolution election?
  10. How to keep more women in science, technology, engineering and mathematics (STEM)
  11. Many Australians pay too much for health care – here's what the government needs to do
  12. Unhealthy sport sponsorship continues to target kids
  13. Harder, faster, louder: challenging sexism in the music industry
  14. Cold and calculating: what the two different types of ice do to sea levels
  15. South China Sea: China waives the rules
  16. Nationals leader Barnaby Joyce injured by sheep
  17. AIDS epidemic no longer a public health issue, but HIV still is
  18. New dwarf planet in the outer solar system
  19. Explainer: how the paperless property market works
  20. A snapshot of the challenges facing the new Turnbull government
  21. Some places should be off limits for games such as Pokémon GO
  22. Here's looking at: Dibirdibi Country – Topway by Mirdidingkingathi Juwarnda Sally Gabori
  23. The off-topic Conversation #101
  24. Just how representative are the houses of parliament of how Australians vote?
  25. India soon to have have largest tertiary-age population in the world
  26. Coalition's lost ground on women MPs shows we need to tackle new gender biases
  27. Turnbull's economic plan will divide both the Senate and business lobby groups
  28. The policy agenda: what the government should do now
  29. Time to learn the many lessons from a long campaign
  30. What the government should do now: economic growth
  31. Why do some galaxies stop making new stars?
  32. Health funding: something else for Turnbull to worry about
  33. Greyhound ban shows need for joined-up thinking across all animal industries
  34. Explainer: the terror behind Keep Calm And Carry On
  35. Nationals' ministerial claims complicate Turnbull's reshuffle
  36. The Pokémon GO craze sees gamers hit the streets but it comes with a warning
  37. Reading three great southern lands: from the outback to the pampa and the karoo
  38. Health Check: which fruits are healthier, and in what form?
  39. It’s a fallacy that all Australians have access to clean water, sanitation and hygiene
  40. If it needs it, Australia can draw on significant experience of minority government
  41. Three reasons free trade has become a political football
  42. Explainer: who are the independents and minor parties in the lower house?
  43. Beating heart of the Crab Nebula
  44. Greening cities makes for safer neighbourhoods
  45. Coalition scrapes through but Turnbull needs to alter course
  46. Labor has cause for hope – and some concern – in this election loss
  47. Perfect storm of events could trigger the next financial crisis
  48. How to keep more girls in IT at schools if we're to close the gender gap
  49. Understanding the NDIS: the challenges disability service providers face in a market-based system
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