A lesson in the value of learning
Sometimes a little extra understanding goes a long way. We can’t cure diseases like dementia, but we can help sufferers live happier lives. Research from the University of Tasmania...
Education
Mind the gap: Teachers and parents have different ideas about what kids need to start school
Teachers and parents are on different pages when it comes to what young kids need to be ready for...
Game-changing blood test could stop silent killer
Ovarian cancer kills more than 1000 Australian women and 150,000 worldwide each year. Labelled as the silent killer, ovarian...
Talking to toddlers improves their speaking skills
As the nation heads back to work, thousands of two-year-olds across the country will head to childcare. And the...
Happy returns for maths students who get appy
A new gaming app set in ancient Egypt is helping primary school kids learn fractions and enjoy maths ‘Abydos’,...
Gender gaps in learning linked to socioeconomic status
Gender gaps in educational achievement of children are linked to their family’s socioeconomic status, according to new research from...
Regional brain drain increasing
Regional students across every Australian state and territory are turning to metropolitan universities at an unprecedented rate, an Australian-first...
Changing nature of writing shapes school curriculums
Today’s schoolchildren need to combine a range of changing skills to navigate both print and digital texts, according to...
Student success not just about learning
Emotional engagement helps students overcome disadvantage or difficult circumstances to complete their degrees.
Largest-ever philanthropy study sounds note of caution
While the amount of money raised for charity continues to increase, fewer people are donating, this national study found.