A Sydney university student wrongly accused of terrorism offences says he is suing Mark Latham for defamation, claiming tweets by the One Nation candidate "gravely injured" his character and reputation. Mohamed Kamer Nilar Nizamdeen was charged in August 2018 with ...
More »King’s goes co-ed: UQ college opens its doors to women for the first time
The age of kings is going co-ed at the University of Queensland. Next year, the institution’s King’s College will be opening its doors to women for the very first time. After exclusively housing male students for over a century, the ...
More »Postcode pitfalls: plans to see how a student’s neighbourhood affects school performance
Do students who live near factory pollution have more trouble learning than those in cleaner neighbourhoods? Will they be less likely to attend class if they have to pass through a rough area on their way there? These are some of ...
More »UniMelb-helmed panel names Australia’s political leader of the year
As New Zealand Prime Minister Jacinda Ardern is receiving global praise and respect for her action and dialogue following the terror attack on mosques in Christchurch, questions about the quality of Australia’s leadership deepen. Comparisons between Ardern and local political ...
More »US universities considering expelling students in scam
The University of Southern California says it may expel students tied to a US college-admissions scam after reviewing their records. The school said it has already "placed holds on the accounts of students who may be associated with the alleged ...
More »Water vs electrolyte drink: Which is better for cramps?
A new study has revealed that drinking water can actually contribute to muscle cramps, as opposed to preventing them, as previously thought. The new research from Edith Cowan University’s School of Medical and Health Science proves that rather than being ...
More »Teachers number one: 5,500 prospective students
Prospective domestic Australian university students value teacher quality the most. That's the upshot of the QS Enrolment Solutions 2018 Domestic Student Survey. Released this week, its 5,486 participants indicated that passion, real world experience and clear assessment instructions are their standout teacher characteristics. Davorin ...
More »What’s really important when choosing a Car Loan?
There are many options when searching for a new car and the same goes for your finance. So what should you look out for when considering finance for your car? Here are our top 4 tips: Be sure your rate ...
More »Uni tool breaks down exposure to automation in specific jobs
Is a robot coming for your job? That’s the question a new tool asks. It calculates a person’s exposure to automation and other sources of change in a job and predicts future developments. “Experts predict 50 per cent of all ...
More »New lifelike skin in the works to help test smart bandages
Australian researchers have started work on lifelike skin tissue to further studies on healthcare developments like smart bandages. The team of engineers, led by Professor Sally McArthur from Swinburne University and the CSIRO, is starting from a simplified skin system ...
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