University of Ruhuna
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The University of Ruhuna is southern Sri Lanka’s only university, located in the Matara area. It was established in 1978 as a college, and became a university in 1984. The university’s central campus is located in Wellamadama, with periphery campuses in Kamburupitiya and Galle.
Across the university there are 10 faculties: agriculture, allied health science, engineering, fisheries and marine sciences and technology, graduate studies, humanities and social sciences, management and finance, medicine, science and technology. Across these faculties, undergraduate degree programs are offered, as well as master’s and doctorate degree programmes, diploma and certificate courses.
The main campus is bordered by the sea and paddy fields, with close proximity to Dondara, Sri Lanka’s southern tip.
With a range of student clubs and societies, the University of Ruhuna offers students many opportunities for extracurricular activities outside of their studies. Clubs and societies include toastmasters gavel club, butterfly research, and the botanical society.
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Clinical Professor of Corporate Sustainability
New York University Abu Dhabi Corporation
United Arab Emirates, Abu Dhabi
New York University Abu Dhabi Corporation
United Arab Emirates, Abu Dhabi
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Competitive
Posted
17 Dec 2025
Student Administrative Officer
Flinders University
Australia, Alice Springs
Flinders University
Australia, Alice Springs
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About You To be successful in this role you will demonstrate: A diploma qualification with at least two years’ relevant experience, or an equivalent combination of education, training, and experience. Strong organisational and administrative skills, with the ability to prioritise tasks, use initiative, and meet competing deadlines. Proven ability to manage complex timetables involving multiple stakeholders and locations. Experience in tertiary education administration, particularly in student support and in rural or remote learning contexts. A current and valid driver’s licence. Life at Flinders We're transforming and investing in people and facilities to create contemporary, stimulating, and satisfying learning and work environments that reflect our core values of excellence, innovation, courage, and integrity. Flinders is refocusing its strategic priorities with the aim of elevating its performance to be a top ten Australian university, and amongst the top 1% in the world. 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Salary
$82,657 - $91,222 p.a.
Posted
17 Dec 2025
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Flinders University
Australia, Adelaide
Flinders University
Australia, Adelaide
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Our vision is to provide internationally recognised science and engineering education programs that are accessible, student centred, innovative and impactful. As well as being globally recognised for our research to advance science and engineering by creating new technologies that make our world more connected, secure, healthy, and sustainable. We seek to understand the past, but also to create the world of the future. Our College is an exciting place to research, study, and work, supported by best practice teaching methods, practical work-related learning, and advanced facilities. Why Flinders University? At Flinders University, we embrace and celebrate diversity and are committed to achieving gender equality in employment by identifying and removing any discriminatory employment barriers and taking action to promote gender equality in the workplace. 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Salary
$138,124 - $158,885 p.a.
Posted
17 Dec 2025
Post-doctoral Research Associate in Marine Environmental DNA
Liverpool John Moores University (LJMU)
United Kingdom, Liverpool
Liverpool John Moores University (LJMU)
United Kingdom, Liverpool
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Salary
£38,784 - £46,049 per annum
Posted
16 Dec 2025
Laboratory Technician – Sixth Form Centre
University College Birmingham
United Kingdom, Birmingham
University College Birmingham
United Kingdom, Birmingham
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Salary
£28,031 - £30,378 per annum
Posted
17 Dec 2025