Higher education at a crossroads
Australians are flocking to higher education in rising numbers, according to an Australian government report into admissions. In late 2011 the Australian government released a report that found applications for higher education had increased by 10,000 that year, highlighting the increased popularity of university attendance in Australia.
Fee hike could mean trouble for science students
A recent report by the Grattan institute has suggested that students studying certain areas to do not provide extensive public benefit should be paying more for uni. However, the justifications for this change may not hold true in certain fields, especially science.
Job opportunities rely on experience
The Australian employment rate has decreased over the last two years, so Jac digital reporter Adam Robinson prepares students for future employment.
Should students pay more for education?
A new report released by the Grattan Institute, says that by the middle of this decade tertiary education subsidies will have cost taxpayers $7 billion, but it was unclear why students should have their education paid for by the public.
Digital era changes newsroom
As new media rises to the forefront of the industry, companies are adapting and revolutionising the way the newsroom operates.
Health beats science in job prospects
Australian students applying for university may be better off studying health rather than science in order to secure a job after university.
Life remains in journalism
Despite the big media companies Fairfax, News Ltd. and APN slashing staff levels recently, there are some who will benefit from the restructuring.
University graduates do better in recession
New research has revealed that the global recession had a far smaller impact on people with university degrees compared to those without.
Brisbane taxi industry uncovered
An report on the Brisbane taxi industry investigated from the inside out and the findings might shock you.
UQ grad help endangered lemurs
Is living in a tent and recording the movements of lemur’s what you pictured to do when you graduate? It is for one recent UQ grad.
Media boss shares job secrets
Editor-in-chief of Queensland Newspapers, David Fagan, revealed what he wanted from graduates who apply for jobs.
