After an astonishing and paradigm-changing period, the higher education sector is carefully considering its next move – and looking round for new opportunities in this strange new world. Simon Iliffe looks ahead to what some of those might be.

Australia’s Testing Tetralogy

Drought, bushfires, severe storms, then COVID-19 completed the tetralogy of testing and disruptive events for Australians. COVID-19 has proven to be a both a social and economic challenge beyond anything most Australians have ever experienced. The impact on all aspects of life has been profound; borders closed, lockdowns imposed, sporting events and competitions postponed or cancelled, and a raft of exposure-reducing rules and laws implemented. We must all now adapt to a new way of living and working, as we slowly make our way back to work and university campuses start to reopen. (Read our guide on returning to operations for more information).

COVID-19 and Tertiary Education

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