Spotted: the Asian Dad reminder service
“YOU doctor yet? – You talk to me when you doctor.” This nifty reminder service could (or not) be the very thing you need to get you pumped for the new semester.
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Melbourne the fourth-best place to study: ranking
MELBOURNE is the world’s fourth most student-friendly city, according to the QS World University Rankings.
Twitter could help shy students find their voice
TWO Queensland academics have found using twitter in class can make sure everyone has the courage to ask questions. Myriam Robin reports.
How to use Wikipedia (if you must)
CAN’T survive without Wikipedia, but stumped by the blackout? Myriam Robin shows you how to get around it.
What working taught me about being a student
STARTING work was hard, but maybe not as hard as going to uni. Not that it had to be that way. Myriam Robin reflects.
Australian business schools highly placed in QS rankings
THE largest ever survey of MBA employers ranked the Melbourne Business School the third most preferred in Asia. Myriam Robin reports.
Ombudsman recommends external oversight
ACTING Victorian Ombudsman John Taylor thinks universities shouldn’t self-regulate how they deal with international students. Myriam Robin reports.
Sex for marks: Ombudsman warns of pressure to pass
A VICTORIAN Ombudsman’s report uncovered the great lengths some international students will go to pass their courses. Myriam Robin reports.
Ombudsman flags English proficiency gaps
THE Victorian Ombudsman says some international students do not know enough English to finish university. Myriam Robin reports.
International student education in Victoria: The Ombudsman weighs in
HAVE you heard about the ombudsman’s report? You will soon.
IELTS monopoly weakened
STUDENTS applying for study visas into Australia can now use one of four tests to show language proficiency. Myriam Robin reports.
Student Services Amenities Fee: Yay or Nay?
FROM next year, students will have to fork out a $263 student services amenities fee. Will it make a difference to campus life and culture? Myriam Robin investigates.