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Uni open day season ahead

Choosing a university course can be a tough decision, but three of Brisbane’s top institutions are holding their open days soon to help ease the burden. First up is

QIMR’s northern exposure to STEM pathways

The under-representation of Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander students in science, technology, engineering, and mathematics (STEM) disciplines is the basis for a

Looking back 150,000 years to predict future monsoons

Evidence dating back 150,000 years points to future monsoon seasons across northern Australia being more intense. Scientists from Townsville’s James Cook University

Prac payments now available for selected students

Student health care providers and teachers receive a financial boost from today with prac payments kicking in. Federal Education Minister Jason Clare said eligible

Students shown the impact of engineering

A new digital engineering academy has been established to support the next generation of engineers, particularly young women. The partnership between Engineers Australia

Education levels linked to life expectancy

Education levels can impact life expectancies by more than seven years, according to new Australian research. A study carried out by Melbourne’s Monash University

AI tool improves melanoma diagnosis speed and accuracy

A new tool, developed in Australia, is increasing the accuracy of skin cancer diagnosis by more than 10 percent. The artificial intelligence (AI)-powered tool, created

Rural medical students want to give back to regions

The majority of medical students with a rural background would prefer to work in the regions, prompting a call for increased investment in rural medical. New data from

National skills passport to support lifelong learning

Boundaries between education sectors will be blurred as Australia’s workforce adapts to meet future skills needs through more targeted qualifications. Speaking at a

$30m in fines for misleading students

A former vocational college which misled students, leaving them with debts of more than $60 million, has been handed a multi-million fine by the Federal

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