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How graduates can succeed in today’s business landscape

Employers in Australia are preparing for a fresh wave of university graduates who’ll enter the job market in the coming months

Opinion: Old system, new skills

Australia’s apprenticeship system has a successful history…but can the US help prepare it for the future?

What would a recession mean for Australia’s universities?

A protracted economic downturn is likely to have a mixed impact on Australia’s higher education sector, IBISWorld senior analyst Jason Aravanis tells The Educator

When does getting help on an assignment turn into cheating?

While using a camera or smartwatch in an exam is clearly cheating, other times the line can be blurry. One expert explains why

Universities appoint new Pro Vice-Chancellors

Charles Sturt University and the University of Sydney have announced a change of leadership within their education faculties

New contract cheating laws to be introduced

The Federal Government is cracking down on businesses offering to help tertiary students cheat on their exams and assignments

Is initial teacher education up to scratch?

Australian teachers are underprepared for the classroom compared to those in other countries, according to a recent global survey

University partnership drives VR research in education

New research is exploring how a new Virtual Reality platform can inspire learners to create their own virtual environments

Cybersecurity specialists in demand as hackers ramp up efforts

Undergraduate and postgraduate programs can help predict, identify and mitigate cyber risks, writes Associate Professor Paul Haskell-Dowland from Edith Cowan University

Who are Australia’s top ‘young universities’?

This week, the 16th annual ranking of the world’s top ‘young universities’ was revealed, with nine Australian universities making the top 50