Graeme Turner

Graeme Turner AO is Emeritus Professor of Cultural Studies at the University of Queensland. A former president of the Australian Academy of the Humanities, and one of only two humanities’ based researchers to serve on the Prime Minister’s Science, Engineering and Innovation Committee, he has a long history of engagement in higher education and research policy. One of the founding figures in media and cultural studies in Australia, his most recent book is ‘The Shrinking Nation: How we got here and what we can do about it’ (UQP).

Recent articles by Graeme Turner

Parliamentary review defends university’s core functions against corporatisation

Parliamentary review defends university’s core functions against corporatisation

Finally. Someone in government gets it.

Universities Australia grows a spine

Universities Australia grows a spine

ATEC discussion paper gets a resounding smackdown.

Dutton rising: the power of constant attack

Dutton rising: the power of constant attack

There are some things in our ‘shrinking nation’ that are not shrinking.

What’s missing from the universities review

What’s missing from the universities review

Reaction to the release of the Final Report of the Accord Review of Australia’s universities has been relatively positive. However, while some university administrators recorded their appreciation and perhaps their relief, there is little in it for academic staff.