Merlin Crossley

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Society’s views on teaching have ebbed and flowed – but now the tide is turning, writes Merlin Crossley.

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Like cricket, academia needs specialists. Technology will allow innovative teachers to demonstrate they belong in the top order, writes Merlin Crossley.

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Calls to abandon imperfect student surveys and replace them with 'proper' measures of teaching effectiveness overlook the fact that no single, perfect alternative currently exists, writes Merlin Crossley.

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A new study has advanced the use of a technique known as 'CRISPR' to treat a common inherited form of anaemia, writes Merlin Crossley.

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Solving deep scientific mysteries brings big rewards, writes Merlin Crossley.

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The latest figures show Australia does not fare well compared with other OECD countries on federal government funding for research and development, write Merlin Crossley and Les Field.

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Building a proper foundation for innovation and industry will deliver for us and for our children as we sail into the Asian Century, writes Merlin Crossley.

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UNSW is expanding data available to prospective students by publishing details of its first semester offers. With information on the range of ATARs of school leavers offered places in each degree, students can better understand the cohorts they seek to join. 

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New data published by UNSW on offers will help students find degrees that match their expectations, writes Merlin Crossley.

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The ATAR finishing-line photo captures only one angle for university admission, writes Professor Merlin Crossley.

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