One of the key functions of the government is to collect and archive national records. This includes everything from property records and registers of births, deaths and taxes, to Parliamentary proceedings, and even the ABC’s digital library of Australian news and entertainment. A new report released today from the Australian Strategic Policy Institute (ASPI) considers the important […] … learn more→

France is shaken and fascinated by the movement of “yellow vests”, as it has always been by the revolts that have punctuated history. She fears or hopes to recognize the eternal return of the Revolution, which has shaped its French specificity of which it is proud. The country wants to show once again to the world the […] … learn more→

I have been doing research on intelligence for 30 years. Like most of my colleagues, I did not get involved in the field with the aim of producing technological objects, but because I have an interest in the the abstract nature of the notion of intelligence. I wanted to understand intelligence. That’s what science is: […] … learn more→

Last year I had a health crisis, brought on by many years of just working too many hours. After about 15 years of regularly doing 50 or 60 hour weeks something inside me just… snapped. It started with unexpected bouts of tears at work, then rapidly progressed to anxiety attacks, exhaustion and mood swings. The […] … learn more→

The “attractiveness strategy for international students” presented by Édouard Philippe on November 19, 2018 has aroused a lot of reactions in academia and associations, rightly so. The Prime Minister claims to “win the battle of international competition between our higher education and research systems” by sharply raising tuition fees for students outside the European Union in […] … learn more→

Australia’s Engagement and Impact Assessment encourages universities to ensure that their research is of benefit to the world beyond academia. Or does it? Having spent more than a year in a dedicated “engagement and impact” research support role, I am concerned to see that institutions tend to be narrowly focused on the task of showing evidence of engagement and […] … learn more→

It’s always difficult to step out of your comfort zone. This is true for teachers too; research has shown that many educators are resistant to change. This manifests in many ways. Some don’t want to try out new assessment methods. Others are reluctant to use technology for teaching. And some resist any sort of professional development […] … learn more→

As the implant evolution becomes a “restorative driven” area, it is only ideal for you to learn the different design principles, advantages, and implant connection involved. In the world of dental implants, however, there is one that is likely to claim triumph: Titanium Abutments. Titanium, by essence, is a type of metal often utilized in […] … learn more→

You have several things to be grateful for every day such as the uncountable blessings, everyday foods, a gift of life and most of all, those people who help you in your every struggle. Who are these people or for you? You are surely thinking of them right now. These are the people who extend […] … learn more→

Low energy efficiency is already a major problem for petrol and diesel vehicles. Typically, only 20% of the overall well-to-wheel energy is actually used to power these vehicles. The other 80% is lost through oil extraction, refinement, transport, evaporation, and engine heat. This low energy efficiency is the primary reason why fossil fuel vehicles are emissions-intensive, and […] … learn more→