George Tan
@georgetan.bsky.social
Geographer/Social Scientist/Senior Lecturer @UniofAdelaide. Tweets on migration. Adjunct Fellow ni-cdu.bsky.social. Joint Editor-in-Chief @SAGeoJournal. Usual disclaimer.
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We need better planning, not economists’ abstract pontificating, based on simplistic & narrow premises.
Professor Nicole Gurran; “when economic modellers try to plan actual cities, reality gets in the way”
www.smh.com.au/national/rea...
Professor Nicole Gurran; “when economic modellers try to plan actual cities, reality gets in the way”
www.smh.com.au/national/rea...
Reality check: Promised 67,000 homes a year would send building into freefall
The plan is to make new homes $100,000 cheaper. Sadly, the biggest boost to supply will happen when property prices rise again.
www.smh.com.au
November 6, 2025 at 10:51 PM
We need better planning, not economists’ abstract pontificating, based on simplistic & narrow premises.
Professor Nicole Gurran; “when economic modellers try to plan actual cities, reality gets in the way”
www.smh.com.au/national/rea...
Professor Nicole Gurran; “when economic modellers try to plan actual cities, reality gets in the way”
www.smh.com.au/national/rea...
Everything which made Adelaide a great city to live in is being eroded away...
I bet none of the folks interviewed in this article live in an apartment.
www.abc.net.au/news/2025-10...
I bet none of the folks interviewed in this article live in an apartment.
www.abc.net.au/news/2025-10...
Proposal to change building height restrictions in Adelaide CBD
Adelaide's skyline will be "sent soaring" by changes to building height rules that will make it easier for developers to add extra storeys to CBD construction projects, the SA government says.
www.abc.net.au
October 27, 2025 at 9:17 AM
Everything which made Adelaide a great city to live in is being eroded away...
I bet none of the folks interviewed in this article live in an apartment.
www.abc.net.au/news/2025-10...
I bet none of the folks interviewed in this article live in an apartment.
www.abc.net.au/news/2025-10...
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New paper: Infrastructures of Highly Skilled Family Migration: Political Economy of the Family in Migration
The paper examines the brokerage of time insecurity and transience through visas and international schools for skilled migrant families in Singapore
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The paper examines the brokerage of time insecurity and transience through visas and international schools for skilled migrant families in Singapore
onlinelibrary.wiley.com/doi/epdf/10....
Infrastructures of Highly Skilled Family Migration: Political Economy of the Family in Migration
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October 22, 2025 at 8:36 AM
New paper: Infrastructures of Highly Skilled Family Migration: Political Economy of the Family in Migration
The paper examines the brokerage of time insecurity and transience through visas and international schools for skilled migrant families in Singapore
onlinelibrary.wiley.com/doi/epdf/10....
The paper examines the brokerage of time insecurity and transience through visas and international schools for skilled migrant families in Singapore
onlinelibrary.wiley.com/doi/epdf/10....
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Australian National University Chancellor Julie Bishop and Vice-Chancellor Genevieve Bell are still standing – not because the storms battering Australia’s premier research institution have eased, but because no one in power wants to force a change. satpa.pe/UqvwBvE
ANU crisis: Pressure mounts on Bishop and Bell
As an inquiry hears evidence of alleged bullying and mistreatment, sources confirm there is no desire to change senior management at the ANU.
satpa.pe
August 16, 2025 at 2:10 AM
Australian National University Chancellor Julie Bishop and Vice-Chancellor Genevieve Bell are still standing – not because the storms battering Australia’s premier research institution have eased, but because no one in power wants to force a change. satpa.pe/UqvwBvE
I have always been bewildered by how Universities engage with external consultants to do anything. There isn't anyone they could consult within the university? Universities need a proper reform in how they are governed.
www.thesaturdaypaper.com.au/news/educati...
#ivorytowerwithintheivorytower
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#ivorytowerwithintheivorytower
‘Mind-boggling stupidity’: The consultancy that captured universities
Nous Group has slowly taken over the university sector, filling VCs’ offices with ex-staff and buying ‘incredibly sensitive’ data that is sold back for benchmarking.
www.thesaturdaypaper.com.au
August 11, 2025 at 11:20 AM
I have always been bewildered by how Universities engage with external consultants to do anything. There isn't anyone they could consult within the university? Universities need a proper reform in how they are governed.
www.thesaturdaypaper.com.au/news/educati...
#ivorytowerwithintheivorytower
www.thesaturdaypaper.com.au/news/educati...
#ivorytowerwithintheivorytower
Forces of nature? Unbelievable that there isn't a single mention of climate change www.abc.net.au/news/2025-06...
'Helpless in the force of nature': SA government says it can't stop toxic algal bloom
The South Australian government says it is “helpless in the force of nature” as it grapples with a bloom responsible for countless marine deaths, warning that the toxic algae is unlikely to dissipate ...
www.abc.net.au
June 30, 2025 at 10:06 AM
Forces of nature? Unbelievable that there isn't a single mention of climate change www.abc.net.au/news/2025-06...
The Institute of Australian Geographers' conference in Newcastle is coming up very soon. Unfortunately, I won't be able to attend anymore. If you know someone who would like to attend, please let me know, and I'm happy to transfer my full conference registration to them.
Please share!
Please share!
June 19, 2025 at 5:22 AM
The Institute of Australian Geographers' conference in Newcastle is coming up very soon. Unfortunately, I won't be able to attend anymore. If you know someone who would like to attend, please let me know, and I'm happy to transfer my full conference registration to them.
Please share!
Please share!
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Higher Education Internationalisation Good Practice Guide and Capability Framework Released! Honoured to be involved in developing these resources for the #intled sector, recently released by the Australian Government Department of Education: thekoalanews.com/higher-educa...
#internationaleducation
#internationaleducation
Higher Education Internationalisation Good Practice Guide and Capability Framework Released
The Australian Government Department of Education has recently released two resources for the international education sector: Good Practice Guide for
thekoalanews.com
April 17, 2025 at 4:20 AM
Higher Education Internationalisation Good Practice Guide and Capability Framework Released! Honoured to be involved in developing these resources for the #intled sector, recently released by the Australian Government Department of Education: thekoalanews.com/higher-educa...
#internationaleducation
#internationaleducation
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Tonight an unbelievable **34,000 people** gathered for our Denver rally to take on billionaires and win our country back.
This was the largest political gathering in Denver since Obama in 2008.
Also bigger than the 2024 DNC.
And the largest ever rally in Bernie’s career (and obviously, mine too).
This was the largest political gathering in Denver since Obama in 2008.
Also bigger than the 2024 DNC.
And the largest ever rally in Bernie’s career (and obviously, mine too).
March 22, 2025 at 1:29 AM
Tonight an unbelievable **34,000 people** gathered for our Denver rally to take on billionaires and win our country back.
This was the largest political gathering in Denver since Obama in 2008.
Also bigger than the 2024 DNC.
And the largest ever rally in Bernie’s career (and obviously, mine too).
This was the largest political gathering in Denver since Obama in 2008.
Also bigger than the 2024 DNC.
And the largest ever rally in Bernie’s career (and obviously, mine too).
No mention at all of climate change. Throwing all the bandaids won't be enough.
buthttps://www.abc.net.au/news/2025-03-19/south-australia-farmers-take-drought-fight-to-parliament-house/105070932
buthttps://www.abc.net.au/news/2025-03-19/south-australia-farmers-take-drought-fight-to-parliament-house/105070932
SA farmers take 'gut-wrenchingly hard' drought battle to parliament
Farmers pushed to the brink by drought have joined the state opposition on the steps of Adelaide's Parliament House calling for more government action.
www.abc.net.au
March 19, 2025 at 9:13 AM
No mention at all of climate change. Throwing all the bandaids won't be enough.
buthttps://www.abc.net.au/news/2025-03-19/south-australia-farmers-take-drought-fight-to-parliament-house/105070932
buthttps://www.abc.net.au/news/2025-03-19/south-australia-farmers-take-drought-fight-to-parliament-house/105070932
Usually at this point, someone would be labelling this as 'woke'. www.espn.com.au/afl/story/_/...
RIP 'Opening Round': Time for the AFL to admit defeat
The AFL doesn't often admit fault, but this week's season launch disaster is proof the 'Opening Round' concept needs to be scrapped for good, writes Jake Michaels.
www.espn.com.au
March 4, 2025 at 11:51 PM
Usually at this point, someone would be labelling this as 'woke'. www.espn.com.au/afl/story/_/...
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for those who are geographically inclined, the Cultural Geography Study Group of the Institute of Australian Geographers now has a bluesky account! Follow us here -- @culturalgeogaus.bsky.social
February 11, 2025 at 11:40 PM
for those who are geographically inclined, the Cultural Geography Study Group of the Institute of Australian Geographers now has a bluesky account! Follow us here -- @culturalgeogaus.bsky.social
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Australia’s university Vice-Chancellors are among the highest paid in the world.
Australia’s PhD students are some of the lowest paid.
That is not a sign of a healthy education system.
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Australia’s PhD students are some of the lowest paid.
That is not a sign of a healthy education system.
Read more from @jack-thrower.bsky.social:
While Uni Vice-Chancellors rake in millions, young researchers struggle to survive
Australia's university Vice-Chancellors are among the highest paid in the world, while Australia's PhD students are some of the lowest paid. That is not a sign of a healthy education system.
australiainstitute.org.au
February 5, 2025 at 2:01 AM
Australia’s university Vice-Chancellors are among the highest paid in the world.
Australia’s PhD students are some of the lowest paid.
That is not a sign of a healthy education system.
Read more from @jack-thrower.bsky.social:
Australia’s PhD students are some of the lowest paid.
That is not a sign of a healthy education system.
Read more from @jack-thrower.bsky.social:
I wouldn't give a student a grade first and ask for their assignment after...
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Dutton vows to cut 'wasteful' spending, but will detail his plans after election
The opposition leader has reiterated his plans to shrink the public service as part of his plan to curb government spending, but he declined to specify exactly where the cuts would come from.
www.abc.net.au
February 2, 2025 at 4:48 AM
I wouldn't give a student a grade first and ask for their assignment after...
www.abc.net.au/news/2025-02...
www.abc.net.au/news/2025-02...
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Call for papers for the #RGSIBG25 conference! Do you think about time/temporality/timescapes in your research? We are looking for papers that engage broadly with these themes
See link below for more details. Deadline 26th Feb
See link below for more details. Deadline 26th Feb
www.jiscmail.ac.uk
January 27, 2025 at 3:22 PM
Call for papers for the #RGSIBG25 conference! Do you think about time/temporality/timescapes in your research? We are looking for papers that engage broadly with these themes
See link below for more details. Deadline 26th Feb
See link below for more details. Deadline 26th Feb
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I spoke with Leon Compton about Tasmania’s demographic reality in the context of recent reports re our slow population growth and the final report of the Independent Education Review - how the decisions and policies we make have a demographic impact #politas - from 46m
www.abc.net.au/listen/progr...
www.abc.net.au/listen/progr...
Mornings - ABC listen
Stay informed about Tasmanian and national issues.
www.abc.net.au
January 30, 2025 at 3:08 AM
I spoke with Leon Compton about Tasmania’s demographic reality in the context of recent reports re our slow population growth and the final report of the Independent Education Review - how the decisions and policies we make have a demographic impact #politas - from 46m
www.abc.net.au/listen/progr...
www.abc.net.au/listen/progr...
It has been hectic in the international education space in Australia - I see and hear the international education sector, peak bodies, stakeholders, migration and education agents stepping up, complaining, and lobbying against the various policies proposed in the last 12 months.
December 18, 2024 at 11:23 PM
It has been hectic in the international education space in Australia - I see and hear the international education sector, peak bodies, stakeholders, migration and education agents stepping up, complaining, and lobbying against the various policies proposed in the last 12 months.
It doesn't matter if you're left or right. Research by @heindehaas across 21 Western countries shows that business ensures the continuation of business as usual when it comes to migration.
March 30, 2024 at 9:41 AM
It doesn't matter if you're left or right. Research by @heindehaas across 21 Western countries shows that business ensures the continuation of business as usual when it comes to migration.
Call for sessions - @Institute of Australian Geographers
Conference, 1 - 5 July 2024, Adelaide, South Australia.
The theme for the conference is Scale, Solutions and Geographical Futures. Please share! C
onference website - au.eventscloud.com/website/2682...
Conference, 1 - 5 July 2024, Adelaide, South Australia.
The theme for the conference is Scale, Solutions and Geographical Futures. Please share! C
onference website - au.eventscloud.com/website/2682...
February 16, 2024 at 5:28 AM
Call for sessions - @Institute of Australian Geographers
Conference, 1 - 5 July 2024, Adelaide, South Australia.
The theme for the conference is Scale, Solutions and Geographical Futures. Please share! C
onference website - au.eventscloud.com/website/2682...
Conference, 1 - 5 July 2024, Adelaide, South Australia.
The theme for the conference is Scale, Solutions and Geographical Futures. Please share! C
onference website - au.eventscloud.com/website/2682...
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Devastating news of killing by Israel of one of the lead investigators on our arts and creative story writing project with Palestinian folktales - a gigantic literary talent & Shakespeare scholar Gaza wrote back through Prof Refaat Al-Areer, beloved by students, colleagues, and translators. A poet
December 8, 2023 at 9:29 AM
Devastating news of killing by Israel of one of the lead investigators on our arts and creative story writing project with Palestinian folktales - a gigantic literary talent & Shakespeare scholar Gaza wrote back through Prof Refaat Al-Areer, beloved by students, colleagues, and translators. A poet
4th paper in our @austgeog SI by David Radford, myself, Heidi Hetz, Branka Krivokrapic-Skoko & Arefa Hassini uses Phillimore’s ‘5 domains of opportunity structures’ to operationalise a 'Whole-of-Community' approach to regional refugee settlement.
#geosky
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#geosky
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December 1, 2023 at 9:50 AM
4th paper in our @austgeog SI by David Radford, myself, Heidi Hetz, Branka Krivokrapic-Skoko & Arefa Hassini uses Phillimore’s ‘5 domains of opportunity structures’ to operationalise a 'Whole-of-Community' approach to regional refugee settlement.
#geosky
www.tandfonline.com/doi/full/10....
#geosky
www.tandfonline.com/doi/full/10....
The 3rd paper in our Australian Geographer Special Issue on regional refugee settlement from Martina Boese & Anthony Moran (La Trobe University) calls for the need to rethink the secondary migration of refugees in regional Australia.
#geosky #refugees #migration
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#geosky #refugees #migration
www.tandfonline.com/doi/full/10....
November 30, 2023 at 10:04 AM
The 3rd paper in our Australian Geographer Special Issue on regional refugee settlement from Martina Boese & Anthony Moran (La Trobe University) calls for the need to rethink the secondary migration of refugees in regional Australia.
#geosky #refugees #migration
www.tandfonline.com/doi/full/10....
#geosky #refugees #migration
www.tandfonline.com/doi/full/10....