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Issue #10, May 2009... The winds will blow their own freshness into you, and the storms their energy, while [figures] will drop off like autumn leaves. Indeed, in this issue, we show you some ANU data from the 2009 Australian Bureau of Statistics Research and Development Data Collection; some figures relating to demographic changes in Australia and their impact on student enrolments in the next 50 years, according to a recent study; and some numbers from the Garnaut Report. Fresh and re-energised after a recent strategic planning day, the Statistical Services team is keen to whet your appetite for figures.  500,000 more students in the next 50 years!The Go8 Backgrounders are rich and valuable sources of information on issues relating to higher education and university research. Eight have been published since October 2007. A recent issue presented an analysis of ‘Demographic impact on higher education enrolments’ i.e. how the projected population increase in the next 50 or more years will affect domestic demand for university places. For example, taking a conservative approach and assuming current rates of participation, present fertility rates (1.8), net overseas migration and life expectancy, the nation’s student population - which has just cracked through the million mark in the last two years - is projected to grow by another 500,000 in the next 50 years. MORE >> ABS Research and Development Data Collection, 2009The Australian Bureau of Statistics (ABS) collects data on research and experimental development (R&D) in surveys of business, higher education, government and private non- profit organisations every two years. The all-sector aggregates from these surveys are the only comprehensive data on Australia’s R&D effort. Discover the nationwide and ANU data relating to expenditure on R&D, source of funds, type of activities, research fields and human resources… MORE >> Have you seen these figures from the Garnaut Report 2008?Here are some of the expected consequences of non-mitigation of greenhouse gas emissions in Australia –
Our recent planning dayStatistical Services had a strategic planning day in early March this year. It was opened by Dr Brok Glenn, the Director of Policy and Planning (Resources). Dr Glenn briefed us on the important developments and initiatives in the international and national tertiary education sectors in general, and at ANU in particular. MORE >> Know your staff and colleagues at Statistical ServicesWe marked the end of Carol McAlwee’s secondment on the iMIS project on the last day of April with morning tea, our unabashed love for all things sweet in a deluge of double cream, tempering our mournful mien. The previous week, we welcomed our iMIS Manager, Mrs Sharon Bainbridge, who is 'really' a muso in disguise. Here is Sharon introducing herself ... MORE >> And what DO we do?Our core business is management information, planning support, and statutory reporting to the Department of Education, Employment and Workplace Relations (DEEWR). The excitement surrounding iMIS (intergrated Management Information System) has not abated. In time, iMIS will grow to be a familiar acronym on campus! MORE >> explore unistats2008 Enrolment, Load and Completions data availableStatistical Services has finalised ANU's 2008 Student Enrolment, Teaching Load and Completions data and it is now available on the Unistats website. Pivot Table TrainingThe next likely training will be in August 2009. You can register for the full length course (3 hours) through HORUS (go to "Training Catalogue" and select the Training Code "SSPT01") or see our 30 minute quick on-line self-learn training manual. If you'd like some one-on-one or small group training, just let the Manager, Statistical Services know. |
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