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Regional universities struggle under coronavirus strain

Thida Chaw Hlaing and her sons

Thida Chaw Hlaing, with her sons, is an international student from Myanmar. Source: SBS

2020 has been a challenging year for students and staff in the higher education sector, and regional universities in the regions are sharing the pain.


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By Naveen Razik

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2020 has been a challenging year for students and staff in the higher education sector, and regional universities in the regions are sharing the pain.


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