Dr Micha Campbell

1 month ago • •

Dr Micha Campbell
1 month ago • •

https://soilinsights.com/resources/f/breaking-point-%E2%80%93-the-crisis-in-australian-universities

Good blog on the state of the Australian university system from a former insider. I really like this figure, and its clear suggestions for individuals. (1/2)

#AcademicChatter #HigherEd #AusAcademia

A schematic titled Actionable Points for Systemic Improvement (Colours refer to The Vicious Cycle). The schematic has 3 columns, coloured blue, green, and red.

The first is titlted: For Government to action.
The second is titlted: For universities to reform
The third is titlted: For individuals to action if institutions and governments do nothing

There are 5 things for governments to action:
1. Decouble research and teaching funding
2. Fund national research hubs
3. Revise block grant allocations
4. Support early career researchers and professors
5. Increase base university funding.

There are 5 things for universities to action
1. Reform internal metrics and KPIs
2. Empower leadership through training
3. Allocate resources for mental health support.
4.Reduce administrative overload
5. Promote cross sector mobility.

There are 5 things for individuals to action
1. Focus on mental health
2. Explore alternative career paths
3. Build peer support networks
5. Seek work-life balance
6. Advocate for change

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Dr Micha Campbell

Dr Micha Campbell 1 month ago • •

Dr Micha Campbell
1 month ago • •