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16 August 2023 – Higher Education, Indigenous, Indigenous Knowledge, Universities, University of Melbourne
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.
8 August 2023 – Indigenous Politics, Indigenous Voice to Parliament, Law, Parliament, Young People
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
19 July 2023 – Children, Education, Sports, Women, World Cup
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.
17 July 2023 – Design, Higher Education, International Students, Universities, Wellbeing
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.
11 July 2023 – Education, Students, Teacher Retention, Teacher Training, Teaching
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
3 July 2023 – Constitution, Indigenous, Indigenous Voice to Parliament, NAIDOC Week, Referendum
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.
22 June 2023 – Artificial Intelligence, Digital Ethics, Higher Education, Students, Teaching and Learning
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.
2 June 2023 – Children, Early Learning, Nature, Schools, Urbanisation
Bush kinder turns nature novices into eco-experts
Immersing young children in nature gives them awareness of their world and skills they will carry through life, says a University of Melbourne expert
22 May 2023 – Children, Climate Change, High Schools, Mental Health, Politics
Are the kids OK?
A new survey by University of Melbourne researchers has found that more and more young people are reporting poor mental health and uncertainty about the future
16 May 2023 – Discrimination, IDAHOBIT, LGBTIQA+, Non-binary, Transgender
The importance of allies on IDAHOBIT Day
While increased visibility of the LGBTQIA+ SB community aims to promote acceptance, it can inadvertently increase stigma, says University of Melbourne expert.