Education
Lost in space: Open-plan classrooms can leave children adrift
University of Melbourne research finds middle years primary-school students are at risk of academic delay when learning in noisy open-plan classrooms.
Learning by knowing, by doing, by being
A University of Melbourne expert says education cannot only focus on knowing and doing – it must explicitly embrace being to teach the 'whole child'.
School refusal needs a national response
The recent Senate Inquiry rightly recommends a coordinated national approach to this growing national problem, say University of Melbourne experts
Why leadership in Indigenous higher education has never been more important
From the Voice to the climate crisis, now is the time for leadership in Indigenous higher ed – as the University of Melbourne launches its Indigenous strategy.
Talking to young people about the Voice
Explaining the Voice referendum to young people is made easier by their good knowledge of the world around them, says a University of Melbourne expert
The World Cup is a once-in-a-generation chance to inspire Australia’s kids
The Matildas playing in the Women’s World Cup is a unique opportunity to get children – particularly girls – into sport, says a University of Melbourne expert.
Boosting student wellbeing through their environment
New University of Melbourne research calls for co-creating the built and natural environments of universities to support university student wellbeing.
Education is a torch – let teachers light the way
To fix our education system, we need to harness teacher’s knowledge and stop undermining their love for the profession, says University of Melbourne expert
Educating Australia on Indigenous Voice
Australia's failure to readily accept the need for an Indigenous Voice highlights our lack of an inclusive curriculum, says University of Melbourne expert.
University students are using AI, but not how you think
Higher education students are cautious about using generative AI and academics lack guidance, finds new report by University of Melbourne experts.