Robbins and Advanced Further Education

Distance education: getting further.

Nonaliquots and Robbins Numbers∗

Let φ(·) and σ(·) denote the Euler function and the sum of divisors function, respectively. In this paper, we give a lower bound for the number of m ≤ x for which the equation m = σ(n)−n has no solution. We also show that the set of positive integers m not of the form (p − 1)/2 − φ(p − 1) for some prime number p has a positive lower asymptotic density. ∗MSC numbers: 11A25; 11A41, 11N64

Jane Robbins

Australian social policy has embraced what have loosely been termed " Third Way " initiatives over the last few years. The Howard government has announced a tripartate " Social Coalition " of government, business and community sectors as its chosen model for addressing social disadvantage and exclusion. " Mutual obligation " , " social entrepreneurialsm " , " partnerships " and " capacity build...

Students’ Transitions to Further Education

This case study focuses upon the transitional experiences of disaffected learners as they progress from secondary to tertiary education. It seeks to identify the both the positive factors and those that caused difficulties, and recommend ways of improving these for learners in order to encourage them in becoming agents within the process. Through analysis of focus group interviews, the study ma...

Further Education of Medical Licentiates