Higher Education
Education
Research
Maybe the problem isn’t critical thinking, but how we assess it
There is a growing concern that Australia’s university students lack critical thinking, but maybe the problem is how we teach and assess it
Politics & Society
There’s a ‘third space’ in Australia’s higher education sector
In the blurry intersection between professional and academic staff, ‘third space’ workers can foster creativity and experimentation
Health & Medicine
Mature-aged students are the rural health workforce of tomorrow
Supporting mature-aged students in rural communities is key to securing Australia’s regional health workforce
Business & Economics
More than half of Australians are only just making ends meet
Many Australians are struggling to pay for everyday essentials, but some of us are feeling the pinch more than others
Business & Economics
Changing the cost of some uni degrees didn’t change students’ minds
New research finds that hikes in the cost of some university degrees had limited impact on students’ choices
Environment
The Australian Universities Accord cannot ignore climate change
COP28 is a reminder that higher education needs a mandate to combat the climate crisis and support the planet
Politics & Society
Universities can’t forget about lower socio-economic students
If the Government wants to increase higher education participation, it first needs to tackle the very real financial, psychological and cultural barriers for disadvantaged students
Education
Why leadership in Indigenous higher education has never been more important
From the Voice referendum to the climate crisis, now is the time for strong leadership in Indigenous higher education
Education
Boosting student wellbeing through their environment
New research calls for co-creating the built and natural environments of universities to support student wellbeing
Education
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