Why is it so hard for unis to agree on a definition of ‘antisemitism’?
DAVID GRAY/Contributor via Getty Images Australian universities will have to adopt their own definitions of racism as of next year. This includes antisemitism, Islamophobia and racism towards First Nations people. It is to make complaints easier and clearer, and enhance safety and inclusion on campus. But according to the new rules, introduced by the federal […]
How can universities better protect students and staff from antisemitism?
This week, the royal commission into antisemitism has heard repeated accounts from Jewish university staff and students about antisemitic incidents on Australian campuses. Many have described feeling let down by their institution’s response. Australian National University student Liat said she was regularly called a “baby killer and genocide supporter” by protesters in the wake of […]
More than 50% of Australian university assignments used AI. How should unis respond?
Maskot/Getty Images Last week, the US software company Turnitin revealed 53.6% of Australian tertiary education submissions run through its system used some form of AI in the period from October 2025-April 2026. The company, whose plagiarism-detection technology is widely used in universities, also reported 10% of these submissions contained more than 80% AI-written content. Meanwhile, […]
Four ways to help your teen (and yourself) spend more time away from devices
Dejan Marjanovic/Getty Images Phones and devices have become inextricably linked with everyday life. They store our credit cards, provide critical bus updates, and allow us to communicate whenever we need to. But when our device use starts to affect our mood, replace real-life experiences, or interfere with face-to-face relationships, it’s a sign our habits have […]
Choosing your senior maths subjects? Here’s what to consider
Matt Cardy/Stringer via Getty Images Choosing a senior maths subject is truly like finding the Goldilocks option. Too difficult, and students may become overwhelmed and underperform. Too easy, and they may miss out on the challenge, preparation or assumed knowledge they require for their future career pathways. They need the subject that is just right. […]
Female graduates are earning less than their male peers. What might be causing the gap?
A young woman graduating from university should be starting her career on a level playing field with her male colleagues. However, the latest data collected in Australia’s Graduates Outcome Survey for 2025, released last week, show this still isn’t the case. The survey, run by the Australian National University’s Social Research Centre, looks at the […]
We assume students see pictures in their minds as they learn. But not everyone can
Matthew Horwood/Stringer via Getty Images Picture a bright red apple. Most people can do this easily. They imagine the apple’s shape, colour and shine. But for others, the image is vague and blurry or they “see” nothing at all. This is known as aphantasia – a “blind mind’s eye”. What we are dealing with here […]
Is your child devastated the Socceroos lost? Here’s how to help
Matt Roberts/FIFA via Getty Images The World Cup has captured the imagination of many Australian kids. Over the last three weeks, they have watched the Socceroos with family and friends, talked about the games at school, worn green and gold, and held high hopes for Australian victory. Now the Socceroos’ campaign has ended some children […]
Four great dishes to cook with kids these winter school holidays
Kampus Production/Pexels The end of the school term means parents and grandparents are often looking for ways to entertain the kids. As temperatures drop throughout winter, your family may also be looking for more indoor activity ideas. A great way to pass the time is to involve the kids in cooking. It’s a fun, low-pressure […]
‘I hate you!’: what little kids really mean when they say this
Natalia Lebedinskaia/ Getty Images I hate you. You’re the worst mum in the world! It’s a sentence that can feel heartbreaking to parents. You try to set a boundary with your little one and they lash out with “I hate you”. Those words land can like a punch. Even when you know, deep down, that […]