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Polysulfamates as “Macroisosteres” of Polyurethanes with Improved Degradability

open access: yesAngewandte Chemie, EarlyView.
This study reports the synthesis of polysulfamates—sulfur(VI) isomeric analogs of polyurethanes in which the carbonyl group (–CO–) in the repeating unit is replaced by a sulfonyl group (–SO2–). Analysis of these polyurethane “macroisosteres” revealed enhanced hydrolytic degradability, improved thermal stability, and retained mechanical properties ...
Srutashini Das   +5 more
wiley   +2 more sources

Scholarship of teaching: what does it mean for Deakin University?

open access: yes, 2008
This short paper explores the relevance of the scholarship of teaching to advancing Deakin University’s mission and core commitments, to teaching and learning and to its staff.
Devlin, Marcia
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An Open Future for Higher Education [PDF]

open access: yes, 2010
As the world becomes more open, universities have the opportunity to embrace openness in how they carry out their operations, teaching, and research. Open educational resources can provide the catalyst for different forms of learning, linking formal and
Clow, Doug   +2 more
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The relationship between entertainment producers and higher education providers [PDF]

open access: yes, 2012
Cameron, Verhoeven and Court have noted that many screen producers do not see their tertiary education as being beneficial to their careers. We hypothesise that Universities have traditionally not trained students in producing skills because of the ...
McKee, Alan, Silver, Jon
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Care Leavers Into Parenthood: Support Needs and Effective Practice Approaches Through Transitions From Care

open access: yesAustralian Journal of Social Issues, EarlyView.
ABSTRACT There is significant local and international evidence to show that young people transitioning from care have children by age 21 at far higher rates than the general youth population. Intergenerational child protection involvement is also far higher for this group.
Jade Purtell, Sarah Morris
wiley   +1 more source

Media Culture 2020: collaborative teaching and blended learning using social media and cloud-based technologies [PDF]

open access: yes, 2015
The Media Culture 2020 project was considered to be a great success by all the partners, academics and especially the students who took part. It is a true example of an intercultural, multidisciplinary, blended learning experience in higher education ...
Field, James   +2 more
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Exploring the feasibility of international collaboration and relationship building through a virtual partnership scheme [PDF]

open access: yes, 2014
International collaboration is an under-studied component of the Scholarship of Teaching and Learning (SoTL). This study sheds light on the process of international collaboration by illustrating an exploratory approach to the process of forming and ...
MacKenzie, Jane   +2 more
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Philanthropy and Indigenous Initiatives: Insights From Australian Donors

open access: yesAustralian Journal of Social Issues, EarlyView.
ABSTRACT This paper draws on a survey and interview data, collected from a group of 180 donors who made monetary gifts to an Australian higher education institution, to better understand what drives individuals and organisations to donate to Indigenous initiatives.
Celina McEwen   +4 more
wiley   +1 more source

Learning From Each Other, Serving Together

open access: yes, 2005
At Trinity Christian College we believe that incorporating service and scholarship into teaching is congruent with the transformational nature of Trinity’s mission.
Powell, Patricia L.
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