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Australian 476 Visa – A Treat for all the recent Engineers

There is no denying that engineering can be a tough nut to crack. And, rightly so! After all, it is considered as one of the most difficult degrees to acquire. The degree not only demands an impeccable sense of logic but also a great deal of patience when things go south. If you are choosing
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Study reveals lifelong benefits of early childhood education

A new study claims that the effects of early childhood education carry on throughout life, even influencing university outcomes and employment opportunities. One year of preschool can benefit a child throughout their life, the report says. The study, commissioned by early childhood education advocacy group The Front Project, found that children who attend one year
How much do teachers earn in Australia

How much do teachers earn in Australia?

Teacher pay is one of the most highly charged issues in education, not just in Australia but around the world. Educators in Australia enjoy relatively high wages. There is fierce rhetoric on both sides of the issue, with teachers’ unions and state governments across the country locked in a seemingly endlessseries of pay disputes. The reality is
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Sydney University’s St Paul’s College launches international hunt for new head

The head of the scandal-ridden St Paul’s College is leaving after less than two years in the role, as the college implements the recommendations of a damning review that uncovered a culture of sexism, alcohol and bullying. Don Markwell, who took over from the Sydney University-based college’s previous warden Ivan Head in February last year,

To ban or not to ban: Victoria’s mobile phone move divides experts

At lunch time, Mia* and her friends talk to each other. The year 11 student at the Newtown High School of Performing Arts uses her phone mostly to message friends. She has a tracker on her device to monitor her time on social media, which she limits to 30 minutes a day. Sometimes in class,

Melbourne university in talks over calls to cut ties with Wilson Security over detention

Melbourne university executives will meet anti-detention advocates in response to an open letter from more than 200 staff and academics calling for the uni to cut financial ties with Wilson Security over its involvement in Australia’s offshore processing regime. The letter was published in support of a campaign by refugee and asylum seeker-led advocacy organisation,

Australian National University hit by huge data breach

The Australian National University is in damage control after discovering a major data breach a fortnight ago in which a “significant” amount of staff and student information was accessed by a “sophisticated operator”. The university has confirmed an estimated 200,000 people have been affected by the hack, based on student numbers each year and staff

Hecs debt repayment changes: why more people will be forced to pay off student loans

On Monday, the Hecs (Higher Education Contribution Scheme) repayment threshold fell by more than 11%. From now on, anybody earning over $45,881 a year will have to start repaying their student loans – effective immediately. It was the largest percentage drop in the threshold in more than 20 years and the second largest drop in

A new frontier for Australia’s international student market

A senior Sydney university vice chancellor believes the introduction of high-quality online courses will stimulate an untapped section of international students into Australia’s higher education system. University of New South Wales’ vice chancellor Professor Ian Jacobs said the courses would complement rather than replace the existing overseas student market, which is worth about $30 billion

Government looks at tougher English standards for overseas students

The re-elected Morrison government is poised to tighten rules around English language standards for international students and improve protections around their mental health and wellbeing. In response to growing scrutiny of the international education boom at Australian universities, Education Minister Dan Tehan has directed his department to work on a series of proposals to ensure