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‘Mum and Dad both finished school in Year 10’– how to help first‑in‑family students graduate from uni
Each year, about 30% of new undergraduates in Australia are the first in their families to go to university. This…
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Some kids stop swimming lessons too early. How well can your child actually swim?
As the weather starts to cool down and outdoor pools shut, are you thinking of pressing pause on your child’s…
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NAPLAN is being used by some schools as an entrance exam. This isn’t what it’s designed to do
School students around Australia have begun their NAPLAN tests this week. Amid technical glitches during the writing component of the…
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There’s a new plan to help First Nations students from daycare to uni. What does it need to work?
The federal government is promising a new policy to guide First Nations students right throughout their education careers. It will…
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Almost 80% of Australian uni students now use AI. This is creating an ‘illusion of competence’
In Australia, artificial intelligence is becoming a near-universal feature of education. As of 2025, nearly 80% of university students reported…
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NZ wants to double foreign student revenue by 2034 – but does it have capacity?
On the face of it, New Zealand’s push to expand international education looks like an easy win for economic growth.…
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Back at uni? How to help your wellbeing while you study
University can be a time of great opportunities, but it can also be very stressful. Many students need to support…
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Victorian public school teachers want a 4-day week trial. What could this mean for schools?
When we think about jobs you can do from home, you may not immediately picture a school teacher. But as…
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Should unis ditch group assignments?
It it time to get rid of group assignments at university? Federal Opposition education spokesperson Julian Leeser thinks so. On…
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I’m a drowning prevention researcher – my kid’s school swimming carnival shocked me
It is swimming carnival season in Australia. This typically means children from about Year 2 and up are asked to…
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How can unis balance academic freedom with the need to protect against antisemitism?
Australian students are returning to university campuses for the start of the academic year. They do so amid highly charged…
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Childcare centres may have clear rules for staff numbers, but there are loopholes to get around them
There is a growing number of “serious incidents” in Australian early childhood services, including day cares. A serious incident is…
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More women are professors, but gender gaps continue to plague NZ universities
Universities play a crucial role in achieving gender equality, but persistent disparities in leadership, pay and research opportunities continue to…
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‘Not met their duty of care’: new report finds racism is widespread at Australian unis
Racism is a “widespread” and “systemic” problem in Australian universities, a major new report has found. According to the Australian…
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6 tips to survive and thrive in your first year of university
University study is a major commitment and is quite different to high school. This big new phase of life can…
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