Youth may well be wasted on the young, but not when it comes to exerting influence on the higher education sector. As we prepare to enter the 2020s – poised to embrace the emerging technologies and innovations that a new ...
More »The new ‘Edflix’ model of education
Education these days can be delivered in a similar fashion to how we enjoy our entertainment. It is an “on-demand, Netflix” education model, where students are choosing what, when and how they study, according to Macquarie Business School Professor Lan ...
More »Digital personal branding: four tips that can lead students to professional success
In today’s technologically advanced society, many students have built a digital personal brand prior to applying to university using popular social media platforms. Growing up with unlimited access to technology has allowed our newest generation to not only benefit from self-directed ...
More »Australia’s first student-built, driverless car
It’s taken three years to make and Australia’s first student-built, fully autonomous race car – the M19-D – displayed its capabilities on Open Day at Monash University’s Clayton campus. Showcasing the latest in driverless automotive technology, including “complex environment perception ...
More »Growth hacks for student recruitment
Tech startups and international student recruitment may seem like they’re worlds apart, but from growth hacking to disruptive marketing, the fast-moving world of tech lends itself to the competitive space of student recruitment. Here are three strategies that can reap ...
More »Education institutions ‘ill-prepared’ for cyber ‘beast’: report
A new report has warned that Australian education institutions are ill-prepared for the cyber-security threats of the digital age. Commissioned by cyber security group Cisco, the report provides clues as to why successful cyber attacks are happening more often and ...
More »Time’s up for cheats as new laws announced
The Morrison government will introduce legislation to curb academic cheating at university, with people found guilty facing up to two years’ jail time or a $210,000 fine. The new laws are targeting so-called “contract cheating”, where third parties provide assessment ...
More »The evolution of academic misconduct
The student experience has been greatly impacted by the student learning experience. Online resources provide students with a wealth of knowledge, apps have provided a gamified approach to learning, and virtual classrooms offer students the ability to sit in on ...
More »Cybersecurity demands more education and training
Cybercrime is escalating worldwide, and with a massive demand for cybersecurity professionals, universities need to respond by offering more graduate and undergraduate programs to equip the workforce with the experts it needs to protect against hackers and other cyber threats. ...
More »ANU hack points to troubling year ahead
A trove of personal data held at one of Australia’s premier universities has been accessed by a “sophisticated operator”, signalling troubling times ahead for data security. According to a statement issued by Australia National University’s Vice Chancellor Brian Schmidt, the ...
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