Teaching and Learning
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Rankings
Half of Australian courses in world top 100
Almost half of all programs offered in Australian universities are in the top 100 globally, according to the 2026 QS…
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Features
Q&A: Indigenous leader Tim Goodwin
Education is central to Aboriginal culture itself. There is such a cultural education in the relationships that you form with…
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Commentary
Inclusive learning is the new active learning
As the higher education landscape continues to evolve, a pressing question has emerged: Is active learning enough?
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On Campus
Uni boosts gender diversity by 30% in maths
As the AI and quantum computing industries explode, trained STEM professionals are in high demand. Mathematics is foundational to these…
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Commentary
Tutorials must persevere at unis: Opinion
Monash University has announced it will replace tutorials for senior law students with seminars that encourage “active learning activities” but…
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On Campus
Monash stops tutorials in Law subjects
Monash University’s new dean of law has announced senior law students will stop tutorials and suggested students should do no more…
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Exclusive
Course changes spark student complaints
Almost a third of student complaints received by the National Student Ombudsman in its first seven months were related to…
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Commentary
Why VR works for soft-skills training
Virtual reality isn’t a silver bullet replacement for lectures or labs, but it is the most practical method to support…
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On Campus
Why students reject second-language study
Students are turning away from learning a second language other than English because they don't see it as a viable…
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On Campus
What students complain about: Ombudsman
The National Student Ombudsman leader Sarah Bendall on Thursday shared the themes of the 1,500 complaints students have made to…
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Exclusive
What Betty Crocker can teach us about using AI
A speaker piqued a crowd's interest when he walked on stage with eggs, milk, butter, a bowl, a wooden spoon…
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On Campus
How to centralise assessment: Opinion
Most universities dream of a future that embraces digital assessment and exams, but the journey to get there is complex…
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Exclusive
WSU vice-chancellor is back in the classroom this year
Western Sydney University (WSU) vice chancellor George Williams’s love for teaching didn't disappear when he became vice-chancellor of his university.…
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Industry & Research
How universities can fix health workforce shortages
Three Australian healthcare experts last week told universities how to solve the biggest challenges and possible solutions to a number…
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Podcasts
HEDx Podcast: How is AI impacting equity students? – Episode 146
Deputy vice-chancellors (academic) of the University of Queensland, Professor Kris Ryan, and La Trobe University, Professor Jessica Vanderlelie, join Martin…
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Commentary
Lecture, course material should be publicly available: Productivity Commission
Productivity Commission chair Danielle Wood gave universities a list of recommendations to improve teaching, learning, research and innovation in a…
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Commentary
Beyond the ivory tower: universities need to prioritise the entrepreneurial mindset, not just new ideas
As universities consider their future in the 21st century, many are embracing the concept of “innovation” in their strategic plans.…
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Commentary
Make online education thrive with human factors and ergonomics – opinion
Online education is continuing to grow and evolve, especially in higher education. Earning an associate, bachelors or master’s degree can…
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Commentary
Addressing the disconnection of hybrid teaching and learning – opinion
Today’s modern learning spaces are undergoing a revolution of sorts as tertiary education continues evolving to accommodate the many ways…
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Analysis
HEDx Podcast: How can unis ensure student success? – Episode 135
Tim Renick is the founding executive director of the National Institute for Student Success and a Professor at Georgia State…
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Policy & Reform
Fund unis to research gen AI in education, Senate inquiry recommends
An inquiry into generative artificial intelligence (gen AI) in education says the implementation of AI in education should be made…
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Commentary
What to ask after “Are you OK?”
The close interaction between educators and students means they may notice changes in behavior, appearance, mood, or performance in students…
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Excellence in teaching rewarded at UTS
Three academics have been recognised for their work in teaching and learning at the University of Technology, Sydney. The Faculty…
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Learning for teachers made plain
The newest tool for online professional engagement is creating a buzz among educators, reports Natasha Egan. Professional development for teachers…
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Practical help for the disadvantaged
To help students from low socio-economic backgrounds do their best universities need to engage with them and their teachers rather…
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