With Dr. Thilinika Wijesinghe
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An environment where education transcends mere facts and merges seamlessly with profound thought and intellectual discourse. Here, knowledge is not merely acquired but cultivated through critical analysis, open-minded exploration, and the exchange of diverse perspectives.
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Recent Blog Posts
In the dynamic and often challenging landscape of academia, early career researchers (ECRs) navigate a labyrinth of expectations, contributions, and validations. One of the most impactful...
In the bustling landscape of political decisions and policy implementations, few initiatives catch the public eye quite like the Queensland government’s trial of 50 cent public...
The Australian Universities Accord represents a pivotal moment in the evolution of the country’s higher education system. As the most comprehensive review of the sector in 15...
The bustling streets of Sydney seemed like a different planet compared to the familiar sights and sounds of her hometown in Pakistan. Aisha clutched her backpack tightly, her heart...
The Double-Edged Sword of AI in Education: Navigating the Threats to Imagination and Human Potential
As Artificial Intelligence (AI) continues to make remarkable strides, its integration into the realm of education has sparked a heated debate. While AI promises to revolutionise teaching...
(This is a speculative scenario imagined and written to understand how a new academic coming into tertiary education might feel like in the age of AI)
Scene: A cozy café in a university...
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"Generative AI tools like ChatGPT are creating opportunities for academic research, knowledge development, and AI-assisted authoring in higher education, but also raise concerns about academic integrity and the need for institutions to prepare for their widespread adoption".
"Remote and online learning has been a huge victory for enabling more of the world's population to access education without geographical limitations."
This speaks to how online and distance education has expanded access to learning opportunities globally".
The Australian Strategy for International Education (2021-2030) aims to build deeper connections between education providers and industry, and embrace innovation and new technologies like blended learning models delivered offshore and online to expand Australia's reach".
"The introduction of AI, Big Data, cloud technology, IoT, mobile learning, and VR all have the potential to enrich gamified learning."
"The overall goal of reform must be growth in skills through greater equity
. The report aims to correct outcomes of the demand-driven funding system to ensure groups historically disadvantaged in education can access and participate in tertiary education"
"The Australian Government’s Migration Strategy was released on 11 December 2023.
The Strategy is designed to further strengthen the integrity and quality of Australia’s international education programs, better protect international students and support graduates to achieve their career goals."