University Grade Inflation – What is it and should we be worried?
Last week, a study conducted at the University of Sydney showed high distinction rates in uni…
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Why do mathematicians still use blackboards?
Mathematicians are known to use blackboards to this day, but why? Blackboards are typically seen as…
Higher Education in Australia declining among young Australians
As per the ABS data there is a decrease in the young Australians opting for higher…
Campaign for concession Opal cards for all students
The cost of living crisis has already made it increasingly hard to survive for international students…
The Rise in Student Debt with Dr Alison Barnes
A new National Tertiary Education Union report has revealed that some degrees could take up to…
Artificial intelligence: friend or foe?
Australian students have been found to be using AI software ChatGPT to write whole university assignments,…
Student loans particularly burdensome on female graduates
Reports have revealed disparities experienced by female university graduates, who on average receive great HECS-HELP loans…
Let refugees go to Uni- Teachers call to action
Image by Teachers for Refugees (FB). In front of the NSW Minister for Education's Office. Teachers…
NTEU Strike at UTS as rolling industrial action hits Universities
Staff at UTS say that like others in the sector, they have had enough. They feel…
Could Australia Wipe HECS Debt?
Last week Joe Biden announced his commitment to forgiving $10,000 of student debt for 43 million…
Why Are Academics Ditching Australia?
Many of us have struggled to hold down a job during COVID, with businesses closing shop…
The Commercialisation of University Research
In February this year, the government announced the University Research Commercialisation Action Plan. The plan will…