Block subjects at university are receiving a lot of attention, but research says they may not be as effective for learning.
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University students don't always mix outside their own area of study or cultural cliques. But that can change with a little encouragement, and food helps.
Formal, accessible academic advice systems can help university graduation rates.
Social class plays a huge role in people's experiences of accessing and succeeding in higher education.
We should accept a modest level of attrition so we can keep providing opportunities for part-time and online students, who might not otherwise be able to study.
We need to rethink how we frame discourse about Chinese students who speak out at universities – we seem to have forgotten that argument is a normal part of university study.
New analysis reveals surprising insights into five key myths and misconceptions about Australian university student graduate outcomes.
Now the war is over, academia has a special role to play in securing the peace.
Historians may not be the media stars they were in the 1980s, but understanding our history remains vital to understanding ourselves.
Global economic realities shouldn't deter African universities from continuing to push for massification. But they must do so armed with knowledge, lessons from elsewhere and strong funding models.
Student funding processes must be opened up to public scrutiny and participation if they're to succeed.
If we're serious about closing the gap in Indigenous education, our new research shows the value of building better bridges into universities and vocational education.
There are a number of factors outside the academy that hold first-year university students back. Addressing these can improve retention rates.
How do you choose the right university, or the right degree? The whole process can seem daunting. What should you focus on? How do you weigh up the different elements involved?
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