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A new partnership between UQ, UniSQ, and The Glennie School is giving regional students the chance to work alongside researchers on scientific experiments, inspiring the next generation of female scientists.

Education reforms under the Albanese government aim to drive economic growth by addressing systemic issues in teacher training, vocational education, and childcare wages while stabilizing university funding and improving student outcomes.

Australia is set to reform its tertiary education system through the newly established Australian Tertiary Education Commission, aiming to address critical workforce shortages by raising post-secondary qualification attainment to 80% by 2050.

Australia's Trailblazer Universities Program invests $370.3 million to accelerate research commercialization in sectors like clean energy and critical minerals, fostering partnerships between universities, industry, and CSIRO to drive real-world innovation.

Internet cookies enhance user experiences but raise privacy concerns, leading to stricter regulations and a shift toward a more privacy-conscious digital landscape.

School camps and excursions provide students with immersive learning experiences that enhance personal development, foster a connection with nature, and bring subjects to life through hands-on exploration.

As AI technology advances, its immense energy and water consumption raise significant environmental concerns, prompting urgent discussions on balancing innovation with sustainability.

AI is reshaping higher education, posing challenges in assessment security and teaching, but sector-wide collaboration is key to developing sustainable policies and practices.

Australian universities are shifting their focus from grades to employability, integrating real-world experiences and lifelong learning to prepare graduates for an evolving job market.

The federal government has released new data showing more undergraduates are applying to become school teachers than in previous years, as it works to tackle the nation's crippling teacher shortage.

A new study reveals how Australian primary and secondary educators are using generative AI tools like ChatGPT for teaching, highlighting its potential for lesson design, differentiation, and assessment, alongside ethical challenges.

A significant drop in domestic STEM enrolments, combined with policy challenges, threatens Australia's innovation pipeline and economic future, prompting urgent calls for reform.

Australia's private schools are increasingly targeted by ransomware attacks, prompting warnings from cybersecurity experts and government officials to enhance defenses and avoid paying ransoms.

The Australian government is launching 10 suburban study hubs to provide free access to academic resources, aiming to improve university and TAFE participation in outer suburbs with low attainment rates.

Some Queensland schools are revitalizing language learning with immersive programs, countering a statewide decline and highlighting the cultural and career benefits of multilingualism for students.

Universities must overhaul their assessment practices to ensure meaningful learning while adapting to the growing use of generative AI by students.

Australian universities are rethinking traditional assessments as AI disrupts education, raising concerns about academic integrity and the need to develop critical thinking skills in students.

In-person, reflective and analytical tasks require students to apply their learning in real-world ways that AI can’t easily replicate. Here are eight ways to tailor AI-resistant assessment.

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