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The Socialisation of University Funding

You cannot elevate yourself by bringing others down to a mediocre level. 
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The Socialisation of University Funding
Actor Cate Blanchett at Macquarie University where she addressed Macquarie University graduates, in Sydney, Australia, Sept. 25, 2014. AAP Image/Dean Lewins
Gabriël Moens
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“You can’t lift yourself up by bringing others down” is a well-known but often neglected aphorism. It comes to mind when reading the final report of the Universities Accord which was released on Feb. 25, 2024.
Gabriël Moens
Gabriël Moens
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Gabriël A. Moens AM is an emeritus professor of law at the University of Queensland, and served as pro vice-chancellor and dean at Murdoch University. In 2003, Moens was awarded the Australian Centenary Medal by the prime minister for services to education. He has taught extensively across Australia, Asia, Europe, and the United States.
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