Read The Times Australia

Daily Bulletin

Online learning can work if universities just rethink the design of their courses

  • Written by: The Conversation Contributor
imageIt’s no longer acceptable to upload chapters from a textbook onto a website and call it a course.www.shutterstock.com

Early attempts by universities to put their courses online haven’t been hugely successful so far in terms of generating strong grades and engagement.

Both the government and universities are concerned about the impact of...

Read more …

Masterpieces from Scotland is easily the greatest exhibition of old master works to visit Sydney

  • Written by: The Conversation Contributor
imageThe exhibition includes the kind of art not held in any Australian collection.Sir Edwin Landseer, Rent-day in the wilderness, 1868. Trustees of the National Galleries of Scotland

The Greats: Masterpieces from the National Galleries of Scotland – currently showing at the Art Gallery of NSW – is easily the most impressive exhibition of...

Read more …

More Articles …

  1. Cloudy with a chance of life: how to find alien life on distant exoplanets
  2. When developers come knocking: why strata law shake-up won't deliver cheaper housing
  3. Destroy the Joint, sure, but feminism must include disability politics
  4. Cherry on top: summer fruits are also good for the brain
  5. Turnbull warns of increased threat of terrorism in the region after recent attacks
  6. Corrected FactCheck on negative gearing
  7. Australia's Olympics medal haul has been in decline: can we do better at Rio?
  8. Smart homes promise to end the 'wife drought', but where do women fit in?
  9. The Greens' plan for 90% renewables by 2030 sounds hard, but it stacks up
  10. Many wrongs can make a right: how mass redress schemes can replace court action
  11. Crowded house: how to keep festivals relevant in an oversaturated market
  12. Solidarity after Paris means being more attentive to suffering elsewhere
  13. King Lear reincarnates as Geoffrey Rush – it's a bloody tragedy
  14. ABC's Hitting Home portrays ideal frontline responses to domestic violence
  15. Feeding 'Godzilla': as Indonesia burns, its government moves to increase forest destruction
  16. Australia should back calls to end coal and save its drowning neighbours
  17. Why is Einstein's general relativity such a popular target for cranks?
  18. Is Australia ready to give people with disability real choice and control over services?
  19. Links to mining sector are preventing Australian universities from divesting in fossil fuels
  20. Shane Warne Foundation a wake-up call for charities regulator
  21. Loyalty points or even money are not enough to keep people using fitness trackers
  22. Labor would slug smokers to boost revenue, improve health
  23. Words Our Security Chiefs Are Not Allowed to Say
  24. Labor zooms in on Mal Brough
  25. Health Check: should we really chew each mouthful of food 32 times?
  26. Moratorium or not, Indonesia could be abandoning the death penalty
  27. Catalyst or NPEA, we need to grow up: artists aren't playthings for the government
  28. The off-topic Conversation #70
  29. Reactive anti-terror laws risk further eroding freedoms without making us safer
  30. Ending with a bang or a whimper? The Hunger Games: Mockingjay Part II
  31. Why Australia needs a new model for universities
  32. More people are dying in Western Australian bushfires -- but flames are still not the biggest killers
  33. A city thrives on connectedness but access all hours makes privacy a problem
  34. Pain drain: the economic and social costs of chronic pain
  35. The tax system can play a role in Australian innovation
  36. Without Einstein it would have taken decades longer to understand gravity
  37. Turnbull resists pressure to put Dutton on national security committee
  38. Anonymous takes on Islamic State and that's not a good thing
  39. Want real health reform? Integrate public and private health into one mandatory insurance system
  40. Are we ready for a world even more connected in the Internet of Things?
  41. As Asia embraces the Trans-Pacific Partnership, ISDS opposition fluctuates
  42. Women get a much needed boost in research funding gender equity plan
  43. Out with the NPEA, in with Catalyst: expert response
  44. Jetstar and Virgin caught out for overlooking mobile commerce
  45. FactCheck: are average earners the main beneficiaries of negative gearing?
  46. Contentious politics: Hobbes, Machiavelli and corporate power
  47. I'm not lion, Temporary Title by Xavier Le Roy will leave you panting
  48. Properties under fire: why so many Australians are inadequately insured against disaster
  49. Explainer: what are E numbers and should you avoid them in your diet?
  50. VIDEO: Michelle Grattan on the Port of Darwin

Business News

How Businesses Can Prepare for Unexpected Power Outages

Power failures can occur quickly. The supply may be interrupted by bad weather, issues with the electricity network, damaged equipment or local construction work. This can be just a hassle for a fam...

Daily Bulletin - avatar Daily Bulletin

How Chatswood Tutoring Can Fit Into a Student’s Weekly Routine

Create a Predictable Weekly Structure A consistent weekly routine can make study easier to manage when students are balancing several subjects. Chatswood tutoring can provide a fixed learning point a...

Daily Bulletin - avatar Daily Bulletin

The Rise of Digital Marketplaces in the Australian Trade Sector

For decades, the Australian trade and construction sector operated almost entirely on word-of-mouth recommendations and local community networks. Small business owners typically relied on local newspa...

Daily Bulletin - avatar Daily Bulletin

How Immigration Lawyers Can Help

Introduction Visa decisions can shape employment, family life, study plans, travel, and future residence. A small omission can lead to delay, added expense, or refusal. Immigration lawyers assess l...

Daily Bulletin - avatar Daily Bulletin

How Industrial Drying Equipment Supports Efficient Processing

Many industrial processes require moisture to be removed from compressed air, products or process materials before they move to the next stage. Excess moisture can affect equipment performance, produc...

Daily Bulletin - avatar Daily Bulletin

Practical Ways a Whiteboard Can Improve Workplace Communication

Effective communication helps teams stay organised, share ideas and keep track of important information. While digital tools are now common in many workplaces, a whiteboard continues to provide a simp...

Daily Bulletin - avatar Daily Bulletin

Designing Eco-Friendly Custom Water Bottles for Your Next Event

The Evolution of Sustainable Event Merchandise Event planning has undergone a massive transformation over the last decade. Gone are the days when organizers could hand out cheap, single use plastic...

Daily Bulletin - avatar Daily Bulletin

Why Choosing a Professional Florist Melbourne Makes Flower Delivery Impactful

Flowers have a great power to speak when humans cannot express their feelings with right words. Flowers are the best gifts when you are celebrating a birthday or welcoming a newborn child into your fa...

Daily Bulletin - avatar Daily Bulletin

The Business Case for Choosing Australian Fabricators Over Imported Alternatives

For a long time, you might have defaulted to overseas suppliers when sourcing fabricated metal components for a project. The unit price was lower on paper, and the maths seemed straightforward. That...

Daily Bulletin - avatar Daily Bulletin

The Daily Magazine

Why European Vehicles Demand Specialised Maintenance on Australian Roads

European cars, encompassing premium brands like BMW, Audi, Mercedes, and Volkswagen, are highly soug...

How Melbourne Businesses Can Retain Top Talent Through Visa Sponsorship

Melbourne businesses are facing an increasingly complex hiring landscape. According to the Jobs and ...

Clever Ways to Combat Dampness and Maintain a Healthy Bathroom Environment

Australians currently spend more than 90 percent of their time indoors. This modern lifestyle heavil...

How Registering a Company in Singapore Can Support Business Growth

Choosing where to register a business can influence how easily it grows, attracts customers, and e...

What Business Owners Should Know About Company Registration in Hong Kong

Hong Kong is a popular location for entrepreneurs looking to establish businesses with internation...

What Entrepreneurs Should Know About the Benefits of Registering a Company in Australia

Starting a business involves more than finding customers and offering a good product or service.  ...

From Free-to-Air to Netflix: Where Australian Brands Are Spending Their TV Dollars Now

Not long ago, an ad break meant one thing in Australian homes: free-to-air television. Today it mi...

Why South Australia Leads the Country on Home Batteries

South Australia has long punched above its weight in renewable energy. The state has one of the hi...

Diagnosing Common Pool Problems in an Australian Summer

An Australian summer puts backyard pools under serious pressure. High temperatures, intense UV, he...