Orientation week on the outside

Orientation or freshers week at University can be an exciting time for new students, but also brings burdens of its own.

The kids aren’t all right

University was once a formative social as well as educational experience for young people but the reality of expensive, online courses on dead campuses with little likelihood of a job as a reward is making many wonder what the point is.

Are domestic students missing out?

Australian universities have boosted their income by enrolling large numbers of overseas students in recent years, but a new report argues this means domestic students are missing out in key areas of study.

Broader education would benefit uni students

Despite the government’s quest for “job-readiness”, Australian universities would do well to look at creative ways to develop a more holistic educational experience for all their students.

5 tips for success in your first year at university

Thousands of new students are starting their first year at university this week. Transitioning from school to university is an exciting but daunting experience so here are five tips to help new students succeed.

Understanding university drop-out rates

More than 50,000 students who started university in Australia this year will drop out, according to a new Grattan Institute report. However not every incomplete degree should be seen as a waste of time and money.