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
Finally. Someone in government gets it.
Dutton rising: the power of constant attack
There are some things in our ‘shrinking nation’ that are not shrinking.
Whats missing from the universities review
Reaction to the release of the Final Report of the Accord Review of Australias 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.