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USP lauded as ‘lighthouse of hope’ as 1,881 students awarded degrees, marking milestone

Leaders urged graduates to be bold, visionary, and anchored in Pacific values as they take on new roles in a rapidly changing world.

Macquarie University drops Acknowledgement of Country from law exam after backlash

This backflip follows earlier backlash over its scrapped “Manawari” course that labelled non-Indigenous students as “settlers” and “guests”.

Remembering Prof. Amar Nath Dwivedi, a towering figure in Indian English literature and education

Prof. Dwivedi's journey, from a rural village to significant academic achievements, reflects his resilience and determination.

If a Year 12 student gets an early offer for uni, does it mean they stop trying?

The main round of university offers is in December-January, after students have done their final exams in the previous October and November and have their final results or ATAR.

Australian universities tumble in global rankings amidst international student visa cuts

Australia, the third-largest destination for international students after the UK and the US, is facing a potential enrolment cap, with the government considering limiting new international students to 270,000—a reduction of 53,000.

AI advances likely making students more knowledgeable than teachers, says Prof. Biman Prasad

Prof. Prasad noted that many principals have already observed students digitally fact-checking their teachers, highlighting the generation’s natural adaptation to AI tools.

How early entry schemes help Year 12 students experiencing disadvantage

In Australia, most domestic students gain admission to an undergraduate degree via an ATAR.

International students grapple with soaring living costs and tuition fees

An exclusive look into the lives of these students reveals their financial challenges and their demands for more equitable treatment compared to domestic students.

The government says more people need to use AI systems

AI systems are trained on incomprehensibly large data sets using advanced mathematics most people don’t understand.

The traditional university is on its deathbed. Should we care?

The gap between university academic staff and university management has widened as their ideas about the fundamental purpose of a university drift further apart.

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Melbourne family shattered by loss of 16-year-old son, calls for better pedestrian protection

Chris Rua Antony died in hospital on February 20, a week after he was struck by a car while walking home from school along Pound Road in Narre Warren South.

Gaza’s endless War: Proxies, misinformation, and the civilians caught in between

Many senior Hamas leaders have lived for years in luxury abroad, in places such as Qatar and elsewhere, far removed from the consequences of the war they help direct.

Albanese and ministers join Ramadan celebrations, encouraging wider community participation

Social Services Minister Tanya Plibersek described Ramadan nights in Lakemba as one of Sydney’s great traditions, pointing to the bustling streets and strong sense of community.
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