Higher education news, January 2010 summary - Australia, New Zealand

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ACUMA Inc.: the Association representing campus service organisations in Australia & New Zealand Higher education news • January 2010 .

Full article: http://www.futuregov.net/articles/2010/jan/05/how-will-ict-change-future-education/ The University of Western Australia - promotional video YouTube.com http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=UGsXlaPqGq8&feature=related 2010 National student leaders elected Scoop.co.nz - New Zealand January 07 2010 As students return to campuses nationwide later this year, their interests will be defended and represented by strong leadership in Wellington. Full article: http://www.scoop.co.nz/stories/ED1001/S00004.htm Brewery's links to uni event at an end The New Zealand Herald January 06 2010 Speights, a long-time sponsor of the Otago University Students Association Orientation Week, will no longer be associated with the annual event on campus, following a move by the University of Otago to ban alcohol advertising and sponsorship. Full article: http://www.nzherald.co.nz/education/news/article.cfm?c_id=35&objectid=10618562 Cambridge considers issuing bonds BBC - UK January 06 2010 Cambridge University is considering issuing bonds of up to ÂŁ300m for the first time in its 800-year history. The university said funds raised would be used for building projects. Full article: http://news.bbc.co.uk/2/hi/uk_news/education/8441034.stm Australia 'safe for overseas students' The Sydney Morning Herald January 05 2010 Despite a number of attacks against Indians, Australia is a safe place for international students, Deputy Prime Minister Julia Gillard says. Full article:

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