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  • International recognition for Inside Story

    Date posted: Friday 4 May 2012

    Swinburne's Inside Story publication has been acknowledged in UK's The Independent for its quality journalism and analysis.

  • Not much charity in Australian wills

    Not much charity in Australian wills

    Date posted: Friday 20 Apr 2012

    When it comes to estates, charity barely gets a look in, with most Australians leaving their estates to immediate family members.

  • New Institute to redefine leadership

    Date posted: Thursday 19 Apr 2012

    A new Institute at Swinburne will help to redefine the essence of quality leadership.

  • Citizenship for beginners

    Citizenship for beginners

    Date posted: Monday 16 Apr 2012

    The Howard government made it harder for some nationalities to become citizens, and Labor has made it worse, writes Kerry Ryan.

  • Swinburne signs agreement with prison

    Swinburne signs agreement with prison

    Date posted: Monday 2 Apr 2012

    Swinburne University of Technology is set to share its research findings with one of Victoria's privately operated prisons.

  • Gambling and access to ATMs study

    Gambling and access to ATMs study

    Date posted: Friday 9 Mar 2012

    Participants are sought for a Swinburne study to evaluate the impact of removing ATMs from most gambling venues with poker machines.

  • Swinburne awarded $2.3M regional grant

    Swinburne awarded $2.3M regional grant

    Date posted: Tuesday 3 Jan 2012

    A new government-funded partnership will increase access to tertiary education in regional areas, allowing more students to study locally.

  • Swinburne honours education advocate

    Swinburne honours education advocate

    Date posted: Wednesday 21 Dec 2011

    Kathleen Watson has received an honorary doctorate, recognising her support of education, the community and disadvantaged women.

  • Swinburne magazine out now

    Swinburne magazine out now

    Date posted: Thursday 15 Dec 2011

    The December 2011 edition of Swinburne magazine is now available.

  • Addressing global poverty: public lecture

    Addressing global poverty: public lecture

    Date posted: Thursday 24 Nov 2011

    Philosopher Professor Thomas Pogge gives his views on the responsibilities of the affluent to address global poverty in a free lecture.