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Queensland University of Technology (QUT) is an Australian university with an emphasis on real-world courses and applied research. Based in Brisbane with strong global connections, it has 40,000 students, including 6,000 from overseas.

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Currently, only 10% of teachers in primary education are male. Shutterstock

We need to support more men to become primary teachers

It has been predicted we will need 1,627 more classes for primary students nationally before 2025, and to respond to this demand we need to fix the gender imbalance in the teacher workforce.
Head teachers in the UK argue teachers and children benefit from school holidays as it motivates them to work harder during the term. Shutterstock

Should we shorten the long summer break from school? Maybe not

While cutting the long summer holidays would help working parents, it may not be so great for teachers who need to plan and do professional development, and kids who need a rest.
The collection of huge data sets that can be searched, collected and cross-referenced is called Big Data. shutterstock.com

Indonesia urgently needs personal data protection law

Increased foreign investment in the digital economy means a national conversation is needed to ensure that citizens don’t get exploited.
King tides now regularly breach seawalls meant to protect Torres Strait Island communities, and it happened again last week. Suzanne Long/AAP

King tides and rising seas are predictable, and we’re not doing enough about it

King tides and rising seas are an increasing and predictable threat, but adaptation plans to limit the damage to coastal property are still not managing the political obstacles.
In a new study, various creators described the process of obtaining copyright permission as ‘incredibly stressful’, ‘terrifying’ and ‘a total legal nightmare’.

How copyright law is holding back Australian creators

A new study has found copyright law can act as a deterrent to creation, rather than an incentive for it.
In Chinese, the phrase “rice bunny” is pronounced as “mi tu” and has become a nickname for the #MeToo campaign. Marcella Cheng/The Conversation NY-BD-CC

From #MeToo to #RiceBunny: how social media users are campaigning in China

After the hashtag #MeTooInChina was blocked by Chinese authorities in mid-January, social media users made creative use of nicknames and emojis to evade censorship and highlight harassment.
In Australia, wage growth is lagging productivity growth across most sectors of the economy. Lukas Coch/AAP

The benefits of job automation are not likely to be shared equally

The productivity gains businesses get some automating some jobs, aren’t being passed on to workers in higher wages, evidence shows.
Shareholders might be less likely to expect tax avoidance and may be pushing companies to pay their fair share. JONO SEARLE/AAP

Companies that pay more tax deliver shareholders better returns: new study

Shareholders appear to achieve greater returns from corporations which are less aggressive tax planners and pay a greater percentage of tax, according to a new pilot study.
Parents can effectively manage their children’s relationships with schools in many positive ways. Shutterstock

How to gently prepare your child for prep

Encouraging positive associations with school, good temperament and keeping communication open between parents, children and teachers can help your child (and you) be more ready for this transition.
It’s ok to let a little anger show in the workplace but you shouldn’t let it all out, research says. www.shutterstock.com

How to understand and harness your workplace rage

Anger can help you in negotiations but it might get you fired if you don’t learn your triggers and how to control it.

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