Education
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Why Doing Favors Makes Us Like People More: The Ben Franklin Effect
Have you ever noticed something strange about human behavior? When you help someone, you actually start liking them more—even if…
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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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Serious incidents in childcare centres are still rising. Why?
The number of “serious incidents” in Australian early childhood services – including long daycare – is increasing. According to a…
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Worried AI means you won’t get a job when you graduate? Here’s what the research says
The head of the International Monetary Fund, Kristalina Georgieva, has warned young people will suffer the most as an AI…
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Excitement Builds for Snowboarding Events at the 2026 Winter Olympics Starting February 8
Did you know that Google Doodles have a rich history that dates back to 1998? The very first Doodle was…
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ICC Men’s T20 World Cup Kicks Off with Creative Doodle Celebration
Did you know that Google Doodles have a rich history that dates back to 1998? The very first Doodle was…
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