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COVID halved international student numbers in Australia. The risk now is...

By Nancy Arthur, University of South Australia The saying “you don’t know what you’ve got ’til it’s gone” reminds us not to take things for granted. It is often when we no longer have something or someone that we recognise the value of what we’ve...
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Why do I grind my teeth and clench my jaw? And...

By Alexander Holden, University of Sydney Dentists have reported a rise in teeth clenching and grinding since the pandemic began. The symptoms of teeth clenching and/or...
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COVID has increased anxiety and depression rates among university students. And...

By David Tuck, Monash University; Emily Berger, Monash University; Joshua F. Wiley, Monash University, and Lefteris Patlamazoglou, Monash University Before COVID, university and vocational education...
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How a maximum security prison offers a pathway to academic excellence...

By Christian Tietz, UNSW The person taking notes during our meeting, we later learn, is averaging a high distinction in their studies for a bachelor...
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Choosing your senior school subjects doesn’t have to be scary. Here...

By Professor Nan Bahr, Southern Cross University This is the first article in a series providing school students with evidence-based advice for choosing subjects in...
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Thinking of switching to homeschooling permanently after lockdown? Here are 5...

By Nicholas Gamble, Monash University; Christine Grové, Monash University; Emily Berger, Monash University, and Kelly-Ann Allen, Monash University Homeschooling registrations for children in Victoria in...
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‘You’re the best!’ Your belief in your kids’ academic ability can...

By Philip D. Parker, Australian Catholic University; Jake Anders, UCL; Rhiannon Parker, University of Sydney, and Taren Sanders, Australian Catholic University We have all met...
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