Education
One-fifth of Australian adults have limited literacy and numeracy: OECD
The findings come amid widespread changes in job markets globally, with 14 per cent of jobs analysed across 32 OECD countries set to become fully automated.
- by Pallavi Singhal
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Television stations asked to give bullying warnings before programs
Television networks have been asked by Queensland Premier Annastacia Palaszczuk to add bullying warnings before television programs.
- by Tony Moore
Education
'I’d prefer to do something I love': Top students shun law, medicine
There is intense pressure for high-achieving students to chase careers with high salaries and “not waste” their ATARs. Meet the students bucking this trend.
- by Henrietta Cook
Education
Science, business students are biased in favour of male teachers
A major study has revealed that tertiary business and science students are biased in favour of male teachers.
- by Jordan Baker
Education
Minister orders investigation into Canberra school over violence
The minister defended her record on school violence amid revelations that complaints had been made about violence at a Canberra school for more than a year.
- by Sherryn Groch and Daniel Burdon
Education
Sydney University sacks controversial lecturer over swastika image
Sydney University finalises the sacking of a controversial academic over a swastika image.
- by Jordan Baker
Education
Young and smart students in line to get $27,000 a year to study at university
The University of Wollongong's Western civilisation scholars will need to exhibit "Ramsay Attributes".
- by Jordan Baker
Education
Climate change is already affecting your school (more than you think)
How are Canberra schools adapting to these soaring temperatures?
- by Sherryn Groch
Education
Five new Country Universities Centres to stop 'brain drain'
Alex Forner, who did her bachelors and honours degrees from Broken Hill and is about to begin a post-graduate certificate, will soon become the only local psychologist-in-training at her clinic.
- by Pallavi Singhal
Education
ANU opens huge new precinct in heart of Canberra - with live music
The ANU has promised to put live music back at the heart of campus life, unveiling its huge new cultural precinct Kambri with a free concert on Monday.
- by Sherryn Groch
Education
'It was cruel': girls claim school forced them to rip out fake lashes
Girls at a Catholic school were allegedly threatened with suspension if they did not pull out eyelash extensions and remove make-up with antibacterial wipes.
- by Indi Brummelen