News & Views Gender gap in maths and science in Australia among worst in the world Australia’s male students are considerably outperforming female students in both maths and science, an international study has found.
News & Views Students from top-performing school accused of racist behaviour, as parents warn it’s ‘gonna get worse’ Students from one of NSW’s top selective state schools have been accused of using derogatory language targeted at other students and parents from different cultural backgrounds.
News & Views How young women will benefit from the new prac placement payment and changes to HECS-HELP debt Young women at Australian universities are set to benefit from new government announcements to provide financial support throughout their studies and beyond.
Tech Parliament House celebrates female students’ work experience in male-dominated tech industry A Parliament House celebration is set to take place this month for a group of Canberra students who’ve excelled in a work experience program.
News & Views Universities Australia commits to national safety survey on sexual assault on campus Universities Australia has pledged to run a new national safety survey on sexual harm on university campuses next year.
News & Views Advocates call for action as another 8,800 students expected to be sexually assaulted this academic year Women’s safety advocates are calling for major changes and independent oversight to address sexual violence in universities.
News & Views Why I carried this sign to protest government inaction on climate change: 14yo Alicia Guiney 14 year old Alicia Guiney is the author (and holder) of the above protest sign, and one of thousands of students who demanded action on climate change.
