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The Tertiary Education Research in New Zealand Conference (TERNZ) conference is now open for registrations.
 
TERNZ Conference November 30-2 December, 2016
University of Otago, Higher Education Development Centre, Dunedin, New Zealand
 
Call for Abstracts and Registration
The Tertiary Education Research in New Zealand Conference (TERNZ) provides a forum for enquiry into learning and teaching. We invite you to join us in Dunedin for TERNZ 2016
 
We welcome abstracts from researchers in any aspect of the study of higher education for:
• Parallel sessions - interactive spaces to share current research and to workshop with like-minded colleagues
• Posters
 
TERNZ is unusual for an academic conference in that a distinctive feature of the conference is the emphasis on creating time for discussion and space for reflection.
For more information and registration please visit:
www.herdsa.org.nz/ternz/2016/

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Job: Educational Designer (3 positions), USQ

USQ are looking for 3 Educational Designers to join the newly formed Advancement of Learning and Teaching unit. 

The Educational Designer will work collaboratively with academics in the provision of hands on support to design and develop courses that provide stimulating, engaging and effective learning experiences for students. They will provide advice and support on educational design, formative and summative assessment, feedback strategies and the choice of media for facilitating student learning in all modes of delivery. 

The Educational Designer will have an advanced understanding of pedagogy and experience in the application of this knowledge to support the enhancement of teaching quality and to support students learning. This role will work as part of a team of Educational Designers, with each Designer supporting one of USQ’s five discipline areas: 
•    Creative Arts, Society and Culture 
•    Management and Commerce, and Law 
•    Education 
•    Engineering, Built Environment and Information Technology 
•    Sciences and Health 

The Educational Designer will work in partnership with USQ Liaison Librarians, Learning Advisors and other service providers allowing a holistic and integrated service and support model to be provided to the academics and students in each discipline. 

For more information go to: http://tinyurl.com/zfwky5o

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Higher Education in the Headlines

Uni ‘suppressing’ anti-vax work | KYLAR LOUSSIKIAN  | Australian Higher Eduction | 27 July, 2016
Anti-vaccination activist Judy Wilyman says the University of Wollongong has suppressed her work.
http://www.theaustralian.com.au/higher-education/uow-suppressing-my-anti...

Bonuses Push More Public-College Leaders Past $1 Million | Dan Bauman | Chronicle of Higher Eduction | 22 July, 2016
Five presidents hit that mark in 2015, and three of them were in Texas, according to The Chronicle's annual analysis of compensation at the top.
http://chronicle.com/article/Bonuses-Push-More/237152

University tuition fee cap of £9,250 confirmed for 2017-18 | JOHN MORGAN | Times Higher Eduction | 21 July, 2016 
Maximum fees raised in line with inflation for year one of teaching excellence framework
https://www.timeshighereducation.com/news/university-tuition-fee-cap-of-...