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Applications for funding to hold Sir Mark Oliphant International Frontiers of Science and Technology conferences in Australia between 1 July 2009 and 30 June 2010 are now open. The closing date for applications is Monday 9 February 2009. This conference series is managed on behalf of Department of Innovation, Industry, Science and Research – International Science Linkages program (ISL) by the Australian Academy of Science and the Australian Academy of Technological Sciences and Engineering.

What might be the future impact of demographic changes on tertiary education systems and institutions? How can and do countries address these changes? What opportunities and challenges do they bring? Drawing on trend data and projections, this book takes an in-depth look at these important questions from both a qualitative and quantitative standpoint. OECD, January 2009

Announcing the funding, Senator Kim Carr, Minister for Innovation, Industry, Science and Research said that the 14 French-Australian partnerships had the potential to harness scientific breakthroughs in a wide array of areas. ‘I am delighted to announce a number of fantastic projects, between two research strong countries, that I am sure will yield equally impressive results,’ Senator Carr said. Ministerial media release, 19 January 2009

Since the opening of the University of Phoenix’s Dubai Student Service Center in 2007, Raj Kapoor, Center Director, has witnessed a growing interest in the university and the increasing appeal of online degree programs in this region. Ame Info, 14 January 2009