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16 October 2018
The key to improving learning in Australian schools
The Gonski 2.0 recommendations may provide our best hope of reversing the long-term decline in the reading, mathematics and science levels of Australian 15-year-olds, says ACER Chief Executive Professor Geoff Masters.
Australia Awards alumni lead change in Chinese health and environment policy
13 November 2018
A report from the Australia Awards Global Tracer Facility finds alumni are contributing to improvements in water management, environmental sustainability and public health initiatives in China.
Maintaining the quality of GP registrar training in Australia
08 November 2018
An ACER survey of the experiences of Australian General Practice registrars is helping improve postgraduate training provision. Rebecca Taylor reports.
What’s holding females back from participating in STEM?
05 November 2018
Women and girls are less likely to participate in STEM areas in school, university and careers. Dr Sue Thomson discusses why in her latest column for Teacher.
Strengthening Law and Justice in Vanuatu
30 October 2018
Early findings from the second year of the Australia Awards Global Tracer Facility’s research into the ongoing impact of the Awards reveal benefits for communities in Vanuatu and Australia.
Australian Alumni kicking financial goals in Mongolia
19 October 2018
A new case study by ACER researchers has found that Australia Awards alumni from the financial sector in Mongolia are actively contributing to the country’s development goals.
Tracing Australia’s contribution to international development
08 October 2018
For over 60 years the Australian Government has invested in generations of global leaders, providing opportunities for study, research and professional development in Australia. ACER is evaluating the long-term outcomes of this investment.
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Australia Awards alumni lead change in Chinese health and environment policy
13 November 2018
Maintaining the quality of GP registrar training in Australia
08 November 2018
What’s holding females back from participating in STEM?
05 November 2018
Strengthening Law and Justice in Vanuatu
30 October 2018
Australian Alumni kicking financial goals in Mongolia
19 October 2018
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