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This controversy shows that assessment is not neutral: the system used can clearly benefit some groups of pupils over others – it requires more than technical processes to ensure justice.
The UK was late at recognising smell loss as a COVID symptom.
Comparing presentations to Victorian hospital emergency departments in May 2020 to those in May 2019 reveals some important differences.
The pandemic has paved the way for much-needed inclusive assessments in Victorian schools – taking into account more than only students’ academic capabilities.
When female public figures are sexualised it takes away from their perceived competence. For Brett Sutton, it seems to be a bonus. But that doesn’t mean it’s a good thing.
Normally stock markets tell us a lot about the economy. In 2020 that’s no longer the case.
Almost all of the Reserve Bank’s new Term Funding Facility has ended up in the hands of big businesses. There’s a way to make sure small businesses get it.
In response to the coronavirus pandemic, universities are using video for so much of their teaching. Some worry this will hurt student learning, but that’s not what we found.
Working from home during the COVID-19 lockdown has caused a relaxation in traditional workplace rules, giving rise to a virtual workplace that is more flexible and humane.
Contact tracing may be around for years, but it’s not going to work if privacy concerns are not addressed.
Good ventilation can reduce the risk of catching coronavirus. An environmental engineer explains how to know if enough outside air is getting into a room and what to do if ventilation is bad.
The pandemic has inspired new forms of pilgrimages – some do-it-yourself, in which people are walking in their backyards or nearby spaces and finding meaning.
Self-regulation by the technology industry has failed to keep people safe online. That’s a job for government.
Rather than a vaccine to beef up your immune system, a psychoactive substance could boost your cooperative, pro-social behavior – curtailing the selfish actions that spur on coronavirus’s spread.
We need to keep social distancing and avoiding indoor spaces, even if the official rules have changed. A microbiologist explains why.
Answering this is not as straightforward as you might think. But a careful analysis of the data suggests the news is not great.
Why everyone working less could help alleviate the COVID-19 economic crisis.
In response to the many Victorians struggling with coronavirus and related restrictions, the Victorian government is investing nearly A$60 million in new and accelerated mental health initiatives.
There are a number of things you should do, including keeping the person with COVID-19 isolated, and cleaning regularly.
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