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University of the Philippines law dean to lead peace talks with MILF

By Tonyo Cruz Thu, Jul 15, 2010 12:25PM UTC

President Benigno Aquino III has appointed Marvic Leonen, dean of the University of the Philippines’ College of Law, as the government’s chief negotiator in peace talks with the Moro Islamic Liberation Front (MILF). Follow Dean Leonen on Twitter Read Dean Leonen’s blog Presidential spokesman Edwin Lacierda and Presidential Adviser on

South Korean students not paid minimum wage

By Nathan Schwartzman Thu, Jul 15, 2010 7:44AM UTC

Perhaps this will provide ammunition in the battle to raise the minimum wage. Four in 10 people who have held part-time jobs report not receiving the minimum wage (최저임금), a study has found. On July 15 the part-time jobs portal site Career (커리어) announced the results of its survey of

The best MBA programs in Australia

By Asian Correspondent Wed, Jul 14, 2010 6:34PM UTC

When Australia’s first Masters in Business Administration (MBA) was launched in Melbourne in 1963, few could have envisioned the educational powerhouse the country would become. Now, almost 50 years later, it is firmly positioned as one of the world’s top destinations for graduates and professionals who want to move their

Introducing Southern Cross University’s blog team

By Southern Cross University Wed, Jul 14, 2010 3:43PM UTC

Welcome! What can you expect from us and this blog? The unexpected! We’ll be treating you to the thought-provoking, insightful and at times (possibly) delightful blogs from some of our staff. Be prepared to welcome to your computer screen: Professor Ian Eddie, Director of the Graduate College of Management (Our leader,

Language skills not a law school prerequisite

By JF Beck Wed, Jul 14, 2010 8:10AM UTC

Want to study law but worry that your English language skills are inadequate? Don’t fret, even if English isn’t your primary language chances are you can write better than Juris Doctor student Michael Brull, whose current piece at The Drum is a woeful advertisement for the University of New South