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Too often in education we think we know what is best for our students. Not often enough do we listen and hear what our students are saying about their education. This collection tries to show more of the student perspective.
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Helping hand for at-risk learners pays off for WITT pass rates - Polytech/TAFE - Indigenous - Student Support

Helping hand for at-risk learners pays off for WITT pass rates - Polytech/TAFE - Indigenous - Student Support | The Student Voice | Scoop.it
A new app and embracing te ao Māori are among ways Taranaki's largest tertiary education has seen a big improvement in pass rates.
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Andrew Tate’s extreme views about women are infiltrating Australian schools. We need a zero-tolerance response

Andrew Tate’s extreme views about women are infiltrating Australian schools. We need a zero-tolerance response | The Student Voice | Scoop.it
Our ongoing research has found sexism, sexual harassment and misogyny are rife in Australian schools. The federal government needs to lead a national campaign against this.
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Opinion: Student protests are what created the university as we know it

Opinion: Student protests are what created the university as we know it | The Student Voice | Scoop.it
Seeing current campus protests unfold is a reminder that solidarity between protesting students and their teachers in medieval Europe was the origin of the modern-day university, write historians David M. Perry and Matthew Gabriele.
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Addressing antisemitism, encampments and free speech at Columbia.

Addressing antisemitism, encampments and free speech at Columbia. | The Student Voice | Scoop.it
Demonstrations at Columbia University and other campuses require a response that neither ignores the worst excesses nor infringes on students’ right to speak.
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Israel war: Sydney University protests follow US campus demonstrations

Israel war: Sydney University protests follow US campus demonstrations | The Student Voice | Scoop.it
Colleges across the United States have been rocked by mass protests at institutions which began at Colombia University on April 17 and quickly spread to other institutions.
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He got a college degree while he was in prison. Next up is law school.

He got a college degree while he was in prison. Next up is law school. | The Student Voice | Scoop.it
“From the day after I committed that horrible act, I was focused on bettering myself,” Benard McKinley said.
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Building Your Career: A Guide for Students – Simple Book Publishing - FREE!

Building Your Career: A Guide for Students – Simple Book Publishing - FREE! | The Student Voice | Scoop.it
This book has been written as a useful companion for students in high school, vocational, and higher education to understand the world of work and how to establish a career. The lessons in this book are also useful to other readers, especially those that are in the early stages of their careers or those looking to transition into other careers - something that will happen much more frequently in the coming years. This book brings together scholarly research in careers and employability in an engaging manner for readers to gain a broader understanding of career motivations and identity blended together with practical advice and guidance on career management strategies.
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I made mistakes at university, just not enough of them

I made mistakes at university, just not enough of them | The Student Voice | Scoop.it
The mistakes you make during uni will shape your life, in big and small ways. So don’t overthink it – just enjoy the ride.
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At 81-years old, Tasmanian Aboriginal elder Jim Everett graduates with Masters.

At 81-years old, Tasmanian Aboriginal elder Jim Everett graduates with Masters. | The Student Voice | Scoop.it
From Cape Barren Island, Uncle Jim Everett Puralia Meenamatta shared why he chose to study Aboriginal philosophy.
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How to buy a university essay: How simple it is revealed

How to buy a university essay: How simple it is revealed | The Student Voice | Scoop.it
Despite authorities closing hundreds of university cheating websites, the purchasing of assignments continues apace.
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Harnessing the Power of Technology to Train Student Employees

Harnessing the Power of Technology to Train Student Employees | The Student Voice | Scoop.it
In the rapidly evolving world of higher education and training, colleges and universities have a unique opportunity to leverage technology for the ben
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How are Australian universities tracking racism on campus? These students stepped in where their university didn't.

How are Australian universities tracking racism on campus? These students stepped in where their university didn't. | The Student Voice | Scoop.it
A student-led report that surveyed more than 800 people studying at one of Australia's most prestigious universities has found more than two thirds have either experienced or witnessed causal racism.
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AI and ChatGPT: Uni students caught in ‘new wave’ cheating

AI and ChatGPT: Uni students caught in ‘new wave’ cheating | The Student Voice | Scoop.it
The real number of students using artificial intelligence is likely far higher, experts say, with detection tools only able to catch unsophisticated cheats.
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What You Need to Know About Making a Good Impression

What You Need to Know About Making a Good Impression | The Student Voice | Scoop.it
We evolved to form snap judgments about who’s friend and who’s foe, but we need to be more evolved now.
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ATAR, NAPLAN changes needed as students suffer, education union tells Victorian inquiry

ATAR, NAPLAN changes needed as students suffer, education union tells Victorian inquiry | The Student Voice | Scoop.it
Blunt, system-wide rankings are doing more harm than good and should be overhauled to more accurately reflect individual learning outcomes for students, a parliamentary inquiry has been told.
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George Washington University students protest for Palestinian peace.

George Washington University students protest for Palestinian peace. | The Student Voice | Scoop.it
The tent cities will eventually go away, one way or another, but this passion for the Palestinian cause will endure.
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Indian students' deaths in the US – the community wants answers

Indian students' deaths in the US – the community wants answers | The Student Voice | Scoop.it
A spate of unconnected deaths of Indian students in the US has set off safety concerns within the community.
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Private school students were asked what they’d eaten for breakfast. Later that day, they were scored

Private school students were asked what they’d eaten for breakfast. Later that day, they were scored | The Student Voice | Scoop.it
A study quizzed students about the nutritional quality of their breakfast and then made them sit a test later in the day.
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Returning to university as a mature-age student has convinced me higher education is no place for teenagers

Returning to university as a mature-age student has convinced me higher education is no place for teenagers | The Student Voice | Scoop.it
Whether they’re getting high distinctions or failing it doesn’t make a difference. They’re all wasting their time, money, arrogance, self-belief and unlined skin.
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HECS debt expected to grow more than 4pc as high indexation continues - ABC News

HECS debt expected to grow more than 4pc as high indexation continues - ABC News | The Student Voice | Scoop.it
HECS-HELP debts are forecast to rise between 4.2 and 4.8 per cent this year, the second-highest rise in a decade.
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Students choose arts degrees in droves despite huge rise in fees under Morrison government.

Students choose arts degrees in droves despite huge rise in fees under Morrison government. | The Student Voice | Scoop.it
The scheme to incentivise students into other disciplines has failed to stem the ‘massive swell’ of demand for humanities
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How do we help students from disadvantaged backgrounds feel confident about school?

How do we help students from disadvantaged backgrounds feel confident about school? | The Student Voice | Scoop.it
Research shows students who are confident about their ability to succeed tend to be more academically successful. A new Australian study shows how to boost student confidence.
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How do we help students from disadvantaged backgrounds feel confident about school?

How do we help students from disadvantaged backgrounds feel confident about school? | The Student Voice | Scoop.it
Research shows students who are confident about their ability to succeed tend to be more academically successful. A new Australian study shows how to boost student confidence.
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These university students cheated on a test and got away with it. Then the blackmail started

These university students cheated on a test and got away with it. Then the blackmail started | The Student Voice | Scoop.it
Australian students are being blackmailed by illegal cheating syndicates largely run by organised crime. Experts warn it is a risk to national security as blackmailers return, threatening to out students for past cheating.
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AI Work Isn’t Yours: A Friendly Reminder.

AI Work Isn’t Yours: A Friendly Reminder. | The Student Voice | Scoop.it
Using A.I. without acknowledging it is a problem that workplaces need to address.
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